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Comedians Lewis Black, Trevor Noah and Brian Regan Coming to Jamestown NY in August

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliners have been announced! During a media conference Wednesday afternoon at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station (and future location of the National Comedy Center), Lucy-Desi Center executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bobby Farrelly, Brian Regan, Dykeman-Young Gallery, Farrelly Brothers, George Carlin, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Journey Gunderson, Lenny Bruce, Lewis Black, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, National Comedy Center, Peter Farrelly, Richard Pryor, Trevor Noah

2016 Lucille ball Comedy Festival Details to be Announced on Wednesday

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents and fans of Lucille Ball will find out Wednesday who will be headlining the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Lucy-Desi Center Director Journey Gunderson will be joined by other officials during a media conference … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Newhart, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, Journey Gunderson, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Nick Offerman, Ray Romano

Area Resident Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A local resident who’s best known for his work to raise awareness on the improvement of LGBT rights and equality is throwing his hat into the political arena. Brocton Native Jason Perdue has announced his intention to run for 150th New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Pride Society, Jason Perdue, State Assembly

Long Island Republicans Call on Increasing Level 1 Sex Offender Registration Requirements

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LONG ISLAND - Two members of the New York State Assembly who represent areas of Long Island are calling for legislation that would extend the amount of time a Level 1 sex offender remains on the state sex offender registry. Assemblywoman Nicole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dean Murray, New York State sex offender registry, Nicole Malliotakis, State Assembly

Sanders Draws Nearly 12,000 at Buffalo Rally

April 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Vermont senator And Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was in Buffalo Monday night and more than 11,000 supporters reportedly came out to hear his message. During his 90-minute address, Sanders asked audience members to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, Bernie Sanders, Democratic Presidential Primary, Hillary Clinton

City Zoning Board will be Lead Agent in Sheldon House Review Process

April 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be acting on a resolution later this month involving the future of the Sheldon House on Lakeview Ave. The property, which is currently owned by Jamestown Community College – has been up for sale with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Lynn Development Group, Sam Teresi, Sheldon House

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jana McDermott from CAP of Chautauqua County

April 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 7, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jana McDermott, executive director of Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County. April is Child Abuse … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Advocacy Program, Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County, Community Matters, Diamond Dinner Auction, Jana McDermott

Public Information Meeting on Tracy Plaza Renovation Set for Tuesday Afternoon

April 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s Public works Director is inviting the public to City Hall Tuesday afternoon so residents can learn more about a plan involving the future development of Tracy Plaza. DPW Director Jeff Lehman said that his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consolidated Funding Application, Jeff Lehman, Tracy Plaza

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: April 2016 Interview

April 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 7, 2016 Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi talks with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample about the 2016-17 New York State budget and its impact on the city of Jamestown. Teresi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Community Matters, Jason Sample, New York State Budget, Sam Teresi

Bernie in Buffalo on Monday Night

April 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The presidential primary election is continuing to heat up across New York State, including here in Western New York, as another candidate prepares to make an appearance. Monday will mark the second visit to Buffalo by a 2016 candidate, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 2016 Presidential Election, Bernie Sanders, Democratic Presidential Primary, Hillary Clinton

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