Catholic Charities of Buffalo has launched its 2023 Appeal with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30th. This year marks the 100th year of Catholic Charities serving Western New York and the 99th year for the annual Appeal. The annual … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Hiring Summer Employees
The City of Jamestown is looking to hire summer employees. The Departments of Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and the Summer Playground Program are all seeking full-time temporary summer employees. For an application or for more information, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Musician and Music Educator John Cross – January 6, 2023
Local musician and music educator John Cross joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant for a discussion on John's incredible career in music, what he did in 2022 and what he has planned for 2023 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – January 5, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about 2022 including an update on American Rescue Plan fund spending, the uptick in gun violence, and the increase in homelessness. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kathy Hochul Inauguration Speech – January 5, 2023
Kathy Hochul was inaugurated as New York State's first female elected Governor on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Listen to her remarks here. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – January 5, 2023
Chautauqua County Humane Society Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia updates us on the "Season of Hope" adoption/foster drive, the TNVR cat program, and what's up for 2023. … [Read more...]
House GOP Fails 11th Time to Elect House Speaker
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives failed an 11th time to elect a House Speaker on Thursday. The House GOP failed to come to a consensus in three rounds of voting on Thursday to elect California Republican Kevin McCarthy as the … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $50,000 in Downtown Programming Monies for Ace Frehley Concert
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a downtown programming request to bring in Ace Frehley for a concert downtown. Ace Frehley is formerly of the rock band, Kiss, who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society Spayed or Neutered Over 200 Cats in 2022
The Chautauqua County Humane Society spayed or neutered over 200 cats in 2022 as part of its efforts to reduce the feral cat population in Jamestown. Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said the shelter plans to continue its Trap, Neuter, … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Participating in Museums for All Program
The National Comedy Center has announced it is participating in a program for low-income people. The Comedy Center is now part of the Museums for All program, which is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums to encourage people of … [Read more...]
