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Post-Journal: Names of Victims In Weekend’s Shootings Released

August 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the names of the victims from this past weekend's shootings in Jamestown have been released. The P-J reports that according to District Attorney Jason Schmidt, 25-year old Corey Johnson of Jamestown was shot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Austin Patterson, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Corey Johnson, Jason Schmidt, Juan Tufino Jr., Shooting Incident

Second Quarter Sales Tax Revenues Down 6% For City of Jamestown

August 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City of Jamestown sales tax receipts are off 6% based on second quarter numbers. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas presented to the City Council Finance committee, saying if the city was on budget, they would have received $2, 296,000 but in reality … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Finance Committee, City of Jamestown, Ericka Thomas, Sales Tax

NYS Reaches Settlement With Charter Communications To Provide Discounted Broadband

August 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York state has reached a settlement with Spectrum’s parent company to continue to provide discounted broadband services to low-income residents. Under its agreement with the state, Charter Communications will offer the program for $15 per … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: broadband, Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, Charter Communications, Charter-Spectrum, Consumer Price Index, Spectrum

Chautauqua Institution Receives $8 Million Donation for Bellinger Hall Upgrades

August 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced an $8 million donation will go toward upgrades to Bellinger Hall. The Institution said the donation is coming from Craig and Cathrine Greene. The Greene Family has donated a total of $13.3 million to Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bellinger Hall, Chautauqua Institution, Craig and Cathrine Greene

Post-Journal: Victim In Friday Shooting Has Died

August 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the victim of a shooting incident last Friday has died. The PJ reports that according to Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt, the shooting took place around 2:00 a.m. in a parking lot of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorney, fatal shooting, Jason Schmidt

Former City Court Judge Accuses City of Defamation

August 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A former City Court Judge and current County Legislator is accusing the City of Jamestown of defamation. Fred Larson, who served as City Court Judge from 2014 to 2021, spoke before Jamestown City Council Monday night in response to a resolution … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Fred Larson, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Corporation Counsel, Jeff Russell, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York State Constitution, Tom Nelson

Jamestown Fire Department Receives Equipment Grant

August 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Fire Department will be able to purchase new equipment thanks to federal funding. The department has been awarded $330,270 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The grant will support the purchase of new equipment, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Cassadaga Fire Department, Falconer Fire Department, FEMA, Jamestown Fire Department, Randolph Regional EMS Corp, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program

Perdue Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken For Containing Metal Wire

August 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue and the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Perdue Foods, recall, USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service

She Sings Cafe Owner Awarded NYS Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year

August 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The owner of the She Sings Cafe in Mayville has been awarded the New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year. The New York Small Business Development Center presented the award to Rebecca Magnuson. The New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York Small Business Development Center, New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year, Rebecca Magnuson, She Sings Café

[LISTEN] 10,000 Maniacs: “Can’t Ignore The Train” Documentary – Episode 4

August 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The fourth and final episode navigates the twists and turns of the band’s early success. As their affair with radio stations across the globe continues to expand we hear insight from music industry giants and familiar voices, that even far from home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, 10000 Maniacs Can't Ignore The Train

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