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City Lawmakers to Vote Monday Night on $350,000 Loan for DoubleTree Hotel Renovation

June 27, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session tonight in City Hall with several items on the agenda, including a $350,000 loan to help with the renovation of a downtown hotel. Lawmakers will review the Jobs and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, DoubleTree by Hilton, Greater Jamestown Zone Capitol Corporation, Hamister Group Inc., Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Ramada Inn, Western Region Corporation Downtown Rivitalization Loan Fund

Cuomo Announces LGBT Memorial Commission, Designates Stonewall Inn as Historic Site

June 27, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

NEW YORK - The 2016 New York City LGBT Pride Parade took place on Sunday with perhaps the largest attendance in its history, along with the highest amount of security the event has ever seen. Governor Andrew Cuomo kicked off the 46th annual Pride … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, LGBT, LGBT Community, LGBT Memorial Commission, New York City LGBT Pride Parade, Stonewall Inn

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: Short Bus

June 24, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Short Bus perform set no. 5 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Open remarks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2016 Great American Picnic, Short Bus, Southern Tier Brewing Company

County Legislature to Consider Salary Increases for Executive, Clerk, and Sheriff; Increasing Term Lengths

June 24, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The term length for members of the Chautauqua County Legislature could be getting longer, and the salary for the county executive, county sheriff and county clerk could also be seeing an increase. The Chautauqua County Legislature will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Charter, Chautauqua County Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Chautauqua County Executive, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Jay Gould, Norman Green

PUSH Buffalo Representative Delivers Housing Sustainability Presentation

June 24, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - About 20 people were on hand Thursday night at the Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center to hear from a representative from People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo. Jennifer Kaminsky was on hand to lead a discussion about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, CODE Inc., Housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jennifer Kaminsky, Marie Carrubba, PUSH Buffalo, Vince DeJoy

City Man Charged After Vehicle Pursuit in Swede Hill Area

June 24, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men are in police custody following a vehicle pursuit that took place Thursday afternoon. Jamestown police say a city patrol unit attempted to stop a vehicle at about 4:40 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of King and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ceasar Soto, Jamestown Police Department, Mark McKay, Police Report, Pursuit

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown: June 23 to July 24, 2016

June 23, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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 – JUNE 23 The Amazing Kreskin – Lilly Dale Assembly – Lilly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Rock n' Roll Rundown

Sheriff’s Office Reports Missing Senior Found Safe in Cherry Creek

June 23, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHERRY CREEK - An elderly resident in the town of Cherry Creek is safe following a search by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office and the help of a neighbor. On Wednesday Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a missing 72 year-old female on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Missing Senior

CARTS Buses to Provide Rides Home from Bemus Point During Summer Weekends

June 23, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BEMUS POINT - Area residents and visitors who want to enjoy the nightlife in Bemus Point this summer will have now have some additional help in getting home safely. On Wednesday the Village Casino, Southern Tier Brewery, Arthur R. Gren Co. Inc. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arthur R. Gren Company, Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System, Joseph Gerace, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Village Casino, Vince Horrigan

Senator Young Announces $150,000 in Funding for PGA/Web.com Golf Tournament at the Peek

June 23, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CLYMER, NY - Both local and state officials are saying that the return of professional golf to Chautauqua County via the LECOM Health Challenge will be an economic boon for the region. The LECOM Health Challenge, a PGA/Web.com Tour event, will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, First Tee of Western New York, Jamestown Community College Scholarship Funds, Kevin Sanvidge, LECOM Health Challenge, Mikey’s Way Foundation, Nick Scott Sr., Peek n Peak, PGA/Web.com Tour, Scott Enterprises, United Way of Chautauqua County, Vince Horrigan

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