JAMESTOWN - The 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival goes into full swing Thursday with more than a dozen different events scheduled to take place in Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution. Highlighting today’s events will be an appearance by Governor … [Read more...]
Assessment Study Finds No Cheap Solution to Address Historic Arcade Building
JAMESTOWN - The Gebbie Foundation has released information from a recent assessment study of the Arcade building, performed by C&S Engineers Inc. READ REPORT'S EXECUTIVE SUMMARY READ COMPLETE REPORT The study found that the vacant … [Read more...]
Erie-Based Thrash Metal Band Makes Jamestown Debut Aug. 5 at Mojos
Erie thrash band Maniacal Device will make their Jamestown debut Saturday night, Aug. 5 during a triple header show at Mojos (104 E. 2nd St.). Also appearing at the show will be headliners Detroit Red (Erie, PA) along with openers The Honest … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says He’ll Fight Collins’ SAGA Legislation if Approved in Congress and Signed by President
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo is slamming a federal bill proposed by Congressman Rep. Chris Collins (NY-27, R-Clarence) that would override much of the governor’s SAFE Act gun control law. Collins plan, announced Monday, would limit a state's … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s Annual Meeting is Sunday, Aug. 6 in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will hold its 2017 annual meeting dinner and 1,000-acre celebration this Sunday at Webb's Captain's Table Restaurant in Mayville. This year's featured speaker will be Thomas A. Small, who will talk … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Jamestown Improv Group Karate Sleepover Prepares for Aug. 5 Show at The Q
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, July 28, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the members from Karate Sleepover to learn more about the improv group, discuss stand up comedy, and share details of their Aug. 5 show at The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Conor McGibboney Talks Nameless Comedy and the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Fest
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, July 28, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Conor McGibboney from the Forum in Jamestown to learn more about Nameless Comedy's slate of events for the 2017 Lucille … [Read more...]
Following Stalled Repeal Effort, Reed’s Problem Solvers Caucus Announces Proposal to Update Obamacare
WASHINGTON - A coalition of House Republicans and Democrats have agreed to a proposal to update the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Problem Solvers caucus - co-chaired by local Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) and Josh … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Trump’s Comments Urging ‘Upper’ New York Residents to Seek Better Prospects Elsewhere
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says he doesn’t agree with recent statements made by President Donald Trump, suggesting Upstate New Yorkers move elsewhere for better job prospects and not worry about their homes. But, the corning … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: July 31 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Monday afternoon, July 31, 2017. In this week's conference call Rep. Reed discusses the Problem Solvers' … [Read more...]
