WRFA-LP 107.9 FM

A listener supported, non-commercial, low power FM radio station in Jamestown, NY.


Stream WRFA

  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • WRFA Election Coverage 2025
    • Local Arts and Entertainment
    • Station News and Events
    • Audio Posts
    • Video
  • Listen
  • Programming Guide
    • Interactive Schedule
    • I Remember
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
  • Local Shows
    • Alex’s Variety Hour
    • Arts on Fire
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
    • Chautauqua Lectures
    • Chautauqua Sunrise with Doc Hamels
    • Community Matters
    • Da Platform
    • Da Unwind
    • Diamond Run Radio
    • The Latin Inspiration
    • Local Rush Hour
    • Power Chord Hour
    • Remembering Rock n Roll
    • Small Things Considered
    • Stormin Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show
    • The Swedish Hour
    • Third Street Garage
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
  • Audio Vault
  • About
    • Join the WRFA Team
    • E-Newsletter Sign Up
  • Donate
    • WRFA Supporters
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for News / Local News

Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

‘Take Me Out to The Ball Game’s Feminist Origins’ Discussion at Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday Night

April 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Final 2022 Turner Series program called "'Take Me Out To The Ball Game’s' Feminist Origins" will take place at the Robert H. Jackson Center tonight. St. Bonaventure University former Interim President and current Jefferson Educational Society … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Roth, Robert H. Jackson Center, Turner Series

Municipal Broadband Feasibility Study Results Unveiled Thursday

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will present the results of a Municipal Broadband Feasibility Study this week. The presentation will go over the findings of the broadband study, as well as a discussion on the next … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Broadband Feasibility Study, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

April 18 is Tax Day

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

April 18 is your final day to file taxes for 2021 without an extension. While April 15 is usually the due date, tax payers got a couple more days to file because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia. One major change for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: child tax credit, COVID-19 Stimulus, Internal Revenue Service, IRS

5,000 COVID-19 Test Kits Available for Local Non-Profits

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

5,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits will be distributed to Jamestown non-profits and organizations. The City of Jamestown, in conjunction with Chautauqua County, announced a new shipment of kits. Organizations receiving the test kits include the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, COVID-19 tests

LGBTQ+ Initiatives Receive Additional Funding, Advancements in State Budget

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced major advancements in equity initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community as part of the enacted 2023 State Budget. The Budget includes $13.5 million for the Department of Health to support the LGBTQ+ community and more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, Kathy Hochul, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services, New York State Budget, New York State Department of Health, New York State Division of Human Rights, Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes, State Budget

Lincoln Elementary School, Staff Raise $9,423 for American Heart Association

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Lincoln Elementary School students and staff raised over $9,400 dollars for the American Heart Association through the Kids Healthy Heart Challenge. This is the fifth year of the challenge and Lincoln School has raised $29,309 towards the American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Zwald, American Heart Association, Chris Hammond, Katie Russo, Kids Healthy Heart Challenge, Lincoln Elementary School

‘A Cut Above’ Art Exhibit Opens at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Wednesday

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An art installation on grief and healing opens at St. Luke's Episcopal Church this Wednesday. "A Cut Above" by Jamestown native Lindsey Erickson opens at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at the church on 410 North Main Street and will include a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lindsey Erickson, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Senator Chuck Schumer Touts $10 Million in Waterfront Infrastructure Projects in Dunkirk

April 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer touted $10 million in funding for waterfront infrastructure projects in Dunkirk Thursday. Schumer, in a visit to the Dunkirk harbor, said that the funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus, which includes $8 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Omnibus Bill, Barcelona Harbor, Cattaraugus Creek, Chuck Schumer, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Dunkirk Harbor, Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Village of Mayville

NYS Cannabis Control Board Approves 52 Conditional Cultivator Licenses to Farms

April 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 conditional cultivator licenses to farms. These are the first adult-use cannabis licenses granted in New York State and they advance the Seeding Opportunity Initiative. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Cannabis Conditional Cultivator Licenses, Cannabis Control Board, cannabis cultivator license, Kathy Hochul, Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act, MRTA, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Seeding Opportunity Initiative

Rep. Tom Reed One of 398 Members of Congress Sanctioned by Russia

April 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed is one 398 members of the U.S. House of Representatives included in a sanctions list by Russia. Newsweek reported also included on that list is several Republican representatives who have been accused of making comments … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: House of Representatives, Madison Cawthorn, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Russia, Russia-Ukraine Invasion, Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian State Duma, Tom Reed

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Overnight Music
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • [LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 155 – November 02, 2026
  • [LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Rora Morealis (Eternal Creature Center) – November 06, 2026
  • City Assessor Proposing A City-Wide Property Tax Reassessment
WRFA LP 107.9 FM is licensed by the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Copyright © 2026 WRFALP.com 107.9 FM