State health officials report 15,753 confirmed influenza cases; 2,349 New Yorkers hospitalized ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to authorize emergency assistance funding … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Feb. 8 to Feb. 15, 2018
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown,NY. THU FEB 8 Trinity Guitars Back Room Radio Hour ft. The Brothers … [Read more...]
Jury Acquits Haffa on Attempted Murder, 1st Degree Robbery, Aggravated Assault Charges
MAYVILLE - The Cheektowaga man accused of attacking and attempting to take the life of a Chautauqua County Sheriff deputy has been acquitted on all three charges he was facing. However, 23 year-old Justin Haffa was found guilty on a lesser charge of … [Read more...]
County Dems Seeking Candidates for State Senate, Assembly and Local Offices
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Chair Norman Green says the Democratic Party is looking for candidates to take on Republican incumbents in the November General Election. Green said the party is looking for opponents to take on Republicans … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls for Passage of FAMILY Act
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday and called on Congress to pass the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. According to New York’s Junior Senator, the United States is the only … [Read more...]
Additional HEAP Funding Available for Qualifying Residents
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced additional funding available to help eligible New Yorkers heat their homes following severe low temperatures this winter. Households in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Leslie Calimeri Discusses The Chautauqua Art Gallery
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday Feb. 2, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Leslie Calimeri, artist and owner/operator of the recently opened Chautauqua Art Gallery in Lakewood. Chautauqua Art Gallery opened its doors … [Read more...]
Foley Denies Mistrial Request, Acknowledges Concerns with DA’s Office
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Judge David Foley has denied a mistrial request in the case of a Cheektwaga man accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy. According to the Post-Journal, Judge Foley denied public defender … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident Charged with Arson Following Police Investigation
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a city man on arson charges after he allegedly set two of his residences on fire. Police say 31 year-old David Wright was charged with two counts of second-degree arson and two counts of second-degree criminal … [Read more...]
City Launches Property Tax Abatement Program to Address Dilapidated, Abandoned Properties
JAMESTOWN - Individuals who purchase and fix up dilapidated or condemned properties in Jamestown will now be able to apply for new tax credit. During Monday night’s City Council Meeting, Jamestown Development Director Vince DeJoy and Mayor Sam … [Read more...]
