JAMESTOWN - The issue of building a 100 foot cell tower in a residential area on Jamestown’s west side will be taken up by the city Zoning Board when it meets later this month. The only item on the zoning board’s June agenda is a public hearing … [Read more...]
Erie Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Following Assault, Car Jacking Conviction
BUFFALO - An Erie man involved in a 2015 carjacking in Dunkirk will spend 12 years in state prison. Acting U.S. Attorney James Kennedy, Jr. announced that 21 year-old Michael Gonzalez-Colon received his sentence Monday in U.S. District Court. … [Read more...]
Cuomo Issues Executive Order Aimed at Protecting Patients with Preexisting Conditions
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing new, first-in-the-nation measures that he says will ensure essential health services are protected and covered for all New Yorkers, regardless of efforts at the federal level to strip millions of Americans … [Read more...]
Ripley Man Dies in Tractor Accident
RIPLEY - A Ripley man has died after being involved in an accident with a tractor. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and EMS were called to a residence on Sulpher Springs Road in the Town of Mina at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday.. … [Read more...]
Several Individuals Looking to Challenge Tom Reed for 23rd Congressional Seat in 2018
The next congressional election isn’t until November 2018, but several individuals are already putting their hats in the ring in an effort to unseat Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning). According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, potential candidates for … [Read more...]
Station Announcement: Limited Website and Social Media Activity This Week
Public Affairs Director and Website/Social Media Manager Jason Sample is off this week (May 30-June 2), so we'll have limited activity online. You can still catch the WRFA Morning News at 7am, 8am, and 9am Tue - Fri, courtesy of Adam … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ericka Garcia from G.A. Family Services Foster Care Program
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 11, 2017 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample interviews Ericka Garcia, Foster Care Program Manager for G.A. Family Services, and Edwin Rodriguez, Director of Marking and … [Read more...]
Several Events, Services Scheduled for 2017 Memorial Day Holiday
JAMESTOWN – Memorial Day weekend is here. The annual holiday is held each year to remember those who’ve lost their lives while in serving the country, while also giving Americans an opportunity to reflect on that sacrifice. Since 1985 Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Horigan Stresses Safety on Roads and Waterways, Announces Launch of ‘100 Days of Summer Safety’ Initiative
MAYVILLE - The Memorial Day holiday has arrived, and with it comes the unofficial start of the summer season in Chautauqua County. With the warmer weather, increase in outdoor activity, and many residents and visitors out of work or school, … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Variance Appeal Rests in Hands of Appellate Division Court
JAMESTOWN - A state appeals court is now deliberating on the fate of the Sheldon House and whether or not in can be used as a business headquarters. On May 16, the attorneys for the parties involved in the case appeared in the New York 4th … [Read more...]
