Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday rejected a gun shop-owning couple seeking to block New York's background check law for ammunition purchases one day before it goes into effect. In a paperless order, Sotomayor rejected an … [Read more...]
FDA Approves New Round of COVID-19 Vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech were approved Monday for people 12 and older and under an emergency use authorization for … [Read more...]
Cannabis Control Board Approves General Use Applications Starting in October
The New York State-regulated cannabis industry will open up with general licensing applications October 4. The Cannabis Control Board approved Tuesday revised adult-use regulations for the new cannabis industry. That will open the industry to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Welcomes Rhonda Frank As New Superintendent’s Secretary, District Clerk to School Board
Jamestown Public Schools recently welcomed Rhonda Frank to serve as the Superintendent’s Secretary and District Clerk to the Board of Education. Frank succeeds Jaunita Walter, who retired in August after seven years supporting the superintendent … [Read more...]
County Emergency Services Releases Smartphone App
The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services has released a smartphone application as a new way to connect with county residents and visitors. Through the app, users can: · Submit damage reports, · view current power outages, · find local … [Read more...]
ArtScape Banners Now on Display in Downtown Jamestown
The inaugural ArtScape Jamestown public art show is now on display in downtown Jamestown. ArtScape is an outdoor public "gallery" created by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation in partnership with the Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown … [Read more...]
‘The Magic of Motown’ Show Postponed Until November
"The Magic of Motown" show on Saturday, September 16 at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has been postponed. The show will now take place on Saturday, November 11. Tickets already purchased will be automatically transferred to the new show date. … [Read more...]
WRFA to Present 2023 Jamestown Mayoral Debate on Oct. 12, featuring Eddie Sundquist and Kim Ecklund
A 60-minute debate featuring the two candidates for Mayor of Jamestown in the 2023 General Election: Eddie Sundquist (D, WF) and Kim Ecklund (R, C). The debate will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts inside the 3rd Floor Multimedia … [Read more...]
City Looking at Modular Homes As Way to Improve Housing Stock
The City of Jamestown is looking at modular homes as a way to possibly bring in new housing stock to the city. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said there's plenty of housing in the city but not "great quality housing stock," "There's a lot … [Read more...]
City Council Candidate Isaiah Rashad Steps Down From Campaign
Democratic candidate for Jamestown City Council at Large Isaiah Rashad has stepped down from the race due to health issues. Rashad said in a statement to WRFA, "The reason for this decision did not come lightly, nor quickly, however. A month ago I … [Read more...]
