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NYS Unveils Work Project for Route 394 in the City of Jamestown

September 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State will begin work on Route 394 in 2025 that will include street repaving of a nearly three mile section of the route in the City of Jamestown. State DOT Public Information Officer Susan Surdej said the section of East Fourth Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bike Lanes, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, New York State Department of Transportation, NY Route 394, Susan Surdej

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Opens at Robert H. Jackson Center

September 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Smithsonian traveling exhibit opens today at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The Center will open "The Story of Our Participation" exhibit alongside the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition of "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America." Robert H. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kristan McMahon, Robert H. Jackson Center, Smithsonian, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

Jamestown Dance Festival Takes Place Sept. 7-8

September 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The inaugural Jamestown Dance Festival will take place this weekend at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The celebration of diverse dance forms and cultural expressions will feature performances this Saturday and Sunday from award-winning dance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barkha Dance Company, Biodance, Jamestown Dance Festival, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sandip Mallick, Soles of Duende, sukanya burman dance company

‘Mug Shots’ Exhibit Opens At Pearl City Clay House Sept. 7

September 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The exhibit, "Mug Shots," opens Saturday at Pearl City Clay House in downtown Jamestown. The showcase will run from September 7 to 29 and highlights the artistry and craftsmanship behind drinking vessels, featuring works handcrafted by Pearl City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mug Shots Exhibit, Pearl City Clay House

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 5, 2024

September 5, 2024 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 SEP … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: rock, rocknroll, rundown

Sheriff’s Office Narrows Down Suspects In Yolanda Bindics Murder

September 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has narrowed its investigation down to one person of interest in the 2004 murder of Yolanda Bindics. Sheriff Jim Quattrone stated during an update to media on the case that following a thorough investigation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Schmielewski, Boutwell Hill State Forest, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Clarence Carte, Jim Quattrone, Michael Watson, Yolanda Bindics

Two Cats Have Died From Rabies in City of Jamestown

September 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that two feral or stray cats in the City of Jamestown have died from the rabies virus. The Department said no other cats have been identified as having rabies and there are no other open … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, feral cats, Jessica Wuerstle, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rabies

Two Arrested Following Multi-Hour Standoff on Victoria Avenue

September 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two people have been arrested following a multi-hour standoff on Victoria Avenue in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon. The Jamestown Police Department said officers responded to 84 Victoria Avenue just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 84 Victoria Avenue, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, Jensen Vazquez, John LaMancuso, Kylah Seiberg, SWAT team, U.S. District Court

Students, Senior Citizens Encouraged To Get New COVID-19 Vaccine

September 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Kids going back to school and senior citizens are being encouraged to get the new COVID-19 vaccine that's now available in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging all eligible New Yorkers — especially those who are 65 and older, are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, Department of Health’s Office of Aging, Flu, flu vaccine, James McDonald, Kathy Hochul, Moderna, New York State Health Department, Novavax Inc, Pfizer, RSV, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Presentation on NYS Equal Rights Amendment to Feature 150th State Assembly Candidates

September 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A presentation on the New York State Equal Rights Amendment that features the candidates for the 150th State Assembly seat will be held tonight in Jamestown. The event, sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), will include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th New York State Assembly, AAUW Jamestown, American Association of University Women, Andrew Molitor, Marvin Community House, Michael Bobseine, New York State Equal Rights Amendment

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