ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced an agreement with legislative leaders on a bill that will continue the State’s support of the growing craft beverage industry by cutting burdensome requirements placed on producers and rolling back … [Read more...]
JHS Juniors Receive Honor from Senator Young
JAMETSOWN - State State Senator Catharine Young (R,I - Olean) recently awarded Jamestown High School juniors Katie Andalora and Steve Carlson with the NYS Senate’s Youth Leadership Recognition Award. The award recognizes students who exhibit … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Look to Pass Dozens of Bills During Final Week of Regular Voting Session
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany will try to address several issues before wrapping up their regular session and entering summer recess. Among the issues on the agenda are medical marijuana, a higher minimum wage and efforts to combat heroin … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested Following a High-Speed Chase Through City
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces several charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through the city early Monday morning. Jamestown police accuse 24 year-old Joshua Whalen of speeding through the city driving his vehicle the wrong-way … [Read more...]
State Sees Improvement in Credit Rating, Reach’s Highest Rating in 50 Years
ALBANY - New York State has the best Credit Rating in 50 Years. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Monday issued statements regarding Moody’s Investors Service … [Read more...]
Cuomo Leads Astorino By Wide Margin in Most Recent Poll
ALBANY - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino has actually lost ground in the polls, just two months into his campaign to unseat Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A poll released Monday by Siena College has Cuomo leading Astorino by 36 percent. Cuomo … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – 2014 WRFA Great American Picnic: Hour 1
Hour 1 of the 2014 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY. Featuring a tribute to the British Invasion, with performances by SYMBA, Gina Vecchio and Will … [Read more...]
City Dems Anounce Kresge as Replacement for District 12 Seat
JAMESTOWN - A new person has been tapped to fill a vacant seat in the Chautauqua County Legislature that includes the north side of Jamestown. Chautauqua County Democratic Committee members representing legislative District 12 met Friday in … [Read more...]
Gerry Man Faces Charges Related to Animal Cruelty After Killing Neighbor’s Dog
GERRY - A Gerry man is facing charges related to animal cruelty after he shot and killed his neighbor’s dog, then buried it without informing the owner. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies were called to a home on Damon Hill Rd. in Gerry last … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ben Lindquist Discusses the One Ball Wiffle Ball Benefit Tournament
Originally broadcast June 12, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Ben Lindquist, organizer of the 1 Ball Wiffle Ball Tournament, taking place Saturday, June 21 in Frewsburg, NY. The tournament is a benefit fundraiser for … [Read more...]
