The City of Jamestown will hold its first of two Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Events this Saturday, September 24. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bergman Park. Broken electronics and residential bulk trash will … [Read more...]
Bestselling Author of ‘Buddhist Boot Camp’ to Participate in Free Discussion at MHA
Bestselling author Timber Hawkeye will be discussing his latest book at a free event at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County on Tuesday, September 27. Hawkeye previously wrote "Buddhist Boot Camp" and his memoir "Faithfully … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Will Russell and Ellen Paquette of Sixpence – September 16, 2022
Will Russell and Ellen Paquette of the band Sixpence join WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the bands debut album Songs of Sixpence, their musical beginnings and how they began working together, Ellen's artwork endeavors outside of the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery – September 16, 2022
Anthony Merchant talks with local artist and business owner Leslie Calimeri about the Chautauqua Art Gallery and its new location along with what the future holds for the … [Read more...]
New State Concealed Carry Gun Law Faces Challenge in Federal Court
A new lawsuit has been filed in the United States Court for the Western District of New York that focuses on the state's latest gun law. According to the lawsuit, filed on September 13 by two Western New Yorkers, the state's expansion of sensitive … [Read more...]
New COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Now Available in Chautauqua County
The new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster is now available in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler issued a statement saying booster doses are common for many vaccines and that updated formulations are … [Read more...]
WNYers Asked to Be on Lookout for Spotted Lanternfly After It Was Found in Buffalo
New York State Ag and Markets is asking residents to be on the lookout for Spotted Lanternfly after it was found in the Buffalo area last week. Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive pest that feeds on more than 70 plant species, including … [Read more...]
NYS Legislation Signed that Expands, Simplifies Access to Federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program
State Legislation has been signed that expands and simplifies access to the federal Public Loan Forgiveness program. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation that establishes uniformity around what qualifies as full-time employment for the … [Read more...]
Dream It, Do It Programs Coming Back After Pandemic Put Them On Pause
A local program that works to get more skilled workers into manufacturing is starting strong after the pandemic put the program on pause. Dream It, Do It Western New York's new coordinator, Francine Rondenell, said October is National … [Read more...]
[Escuchar] WRFA Noticias En Español – 17 de Septiembre, 2022
Un informe semanal de noticias en español para Jamestown, NY, financiado por Corporation for Public Broadcasting. … [Read more...]
