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The Eatery Receives Variance For New North Main St. Location

August 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A Jamestown diner has received variance approval for a new location on North Main Street. The owners of The Eatery, currently located in the Fluvanna Plaza at 194 Fluvanna Avenue, had petitioned the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Deborah Paddock, Ellen Ditonto, Hannah Alexander, James Sinatra, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Jason Kulaszewski, Jason Spain, Lakeview Gardens, New York State Department of Transportation, The Eatery, variance, zoning code

Bipartisan Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate To Designate Spotted Lanternfly An Invasive Species

August 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, have introduced a bill to designate Spotted Lanternfly as an invasive species. The Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act would designate the pest as an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell University, Kirsten Gillibrand, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Spotted Lanternfly, Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Senate

Senators Borrello, Ort Tour Lakewood Farmers Market For National Farmers Market Week

August 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello was joined by Republican Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt in celebrating National Farmers Market Week at the Lakewood Farmers Market Thursday. Borrello said the visit was to highlight the work that farmers do as well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Double Up Food Bucks, George Borrello, Lakewood Farmers Market, National Farmer's Market Week, Nourish New York, Rob Ortt

SNAP Recipients To Receive More Secure Chip-Based Cards In 2027

August 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SNAP recipients will receive new, more secure chip-based cards starting in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently finalized a contract with a vendor to provide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Electronic Benefits Transfer system, Fidelity Information Services LLC, Kathy Hochul, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Exhibit ‘An Explosion Of Color’ Opens At Pearl City Clay House August 8

August 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pearl City Clay House is presenting new gallery exhibit, An Explosion of Color, featuring the work of artist Janet Cookson. The exhibition opens with a public reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, at Pearl City Clay House located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Janet Cookson, Pearl City Clay House

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU AUG … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: acoustic, arts, band, entertainment, guitar, Live, local, music, rock, rockandroll, rundown, WRFA

Jamestown Mayor Required To Fill Ward 2 Seat Ahead Of November Elections

August 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Ecklund will fill the City Council Ward 2 seat ahead of November General Elections. Mayor Kim Ecklund said under State Election Law she has 60 days from the time the seat formerly held by Tony Dolce was vacated to appoint a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Brent Sheldon, Bryan Bigelow, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jason Sample, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Tony Dolce

Lucille Ball Comedy Fest Starts Today

August 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts today in Jamestown with tickets still available for headlining shows. The four day festival takes place today through Sunday, August 9 and will feature comedian Jerry Seinfeld performing tonight at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bert Kreischer, Jerry Seinfeld, Journey Gunderson, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Seth Myers

Catholic Charities’ 2025-26 Fiscal Year Giving Exceeds $9 Million

August 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced that its 2025-26 fiscal year giving has exceeded $9 million. The organization raised $7,280,436 through Appeal 2026 with total philanthropic gifts increasing by 7.8% to reach $9,075,325. Catholic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities Appeal, Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Tony DeSimone

Gavin Paterniti To Perform At Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe

August 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Musician Gavin Paterniti will be the performer at this month’s Memory Cafe at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Gavin is a part-time musician from Jamestown who also currently works as WRFA’s Programming Coordinator. He’s a self-described “old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Backlog, Gavin Paterniti, Memory Café, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Hazy Rays

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