MAYVILLE - Tuesday is the deadline to register for a conference that will provide assistance in applying for state-funded economic development grants. The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) will hold a Consolidated … [Read more...]
WNY to Have a New Representative on State Board of Regents
Current board member Robert Bennett is dropping out of Race ALBANY - Regional State Board of Regents member Robert Bennett is giving up on his bid for a fifth term in office. Bennett said he's learned that Assembly Speaker Carl Heasite has … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Local Rush Hour – Project Chococente Interview with Mary Anderson
ORIGINALLY AIRING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Mary Anderson from Project Chacocente - a faith-based initiative which began to move families out of the Managua, Nicaragua dump, La Chureca, and exists to educate and … [Read more...]
Senator Young Calls on State to Increase Highway Funding
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young says more state aid should be given to highway departments across the state to help repair and maintain area roadways. Young was one of several lawmakers who joined local highway superintendents from across the state … [Read more...]
Police Arrest Erie Man on Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN - Local police have made another arrest in the local war on drugs. Investigators from the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force arrested 31 year old Michael Gunn of Erie on charges related to possession of a controlled substance and … [Read more...]
Comptroller Report Finds Agriculture Revenue on the Upswing in NY
ALBANY - Agriculture remains one of the top industries of New York State. That’s according to the State Comptroller, who this week issued a report that said Agriculture contributed $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more … [Read more...]
Entertainment Abounds in Jamestown this Weekend
There’s plenty of entertainment opportunities happening in Jamestown this weekend. Highlighting the weekend is an appearance by Irish music group, Caladh Nua, who will perform at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Sunday at 7 p.m. Coming … [Read more...]
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers to Perform at Reg Lenna on June 6
JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is announcing that San Francisco-based Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, will be performing in Jamestown, N.Y. on June 6. Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers have have been on the national music scene since … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock & Roll Rundown – March 5 to April 5
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 – MAR 5 Backroom Radio Hour featuring Bluegrass Gospelfest and Sue … [Read more...]
Drug Treatment Organizations Call on NY to Provide More Funding to Fight Abuse
ALBANY - A coalition of addiction treatment programs across New York are calling on Albany to set aside $350 million to combat heroin and substance abuse. John Coppola, executive director of the Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … [Read more...]
