On May 12, WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Public Safety and Public Safety Reform in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. The discussion featured Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone, Jamestown … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Promises New Gun Control Legislation Following Mass Shooting in Buffalo
Governor Kathy Hochul promised to advance new gun control legislation following Saturday’s mass shooting at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. WBFO reports an 18-year-old White male allegedly killed 10 people and injured three others … [Read more...]
Resolution to Hire More Police & Firefighters On City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at its work session to use $3.2 million of American Rescue Plan funds to hire three Jamestown Police officers and four Jamestown firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments … [Read more...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month in Chautauqua County. Tapestry Resilience Initiative Project Coordinator and Director Rachel Ludwig said it's a great time to talk about mental health in an open way just like the way people talk about physical … [Read more...]
Paint Disposal Program Underway in NYS
A new paint collection program is underway in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said the Post-consumer Paint Collection Program will make it easier for households and businesses to safely dispose of leftover … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Urges Caution as Statewide Burn Ban Ends
While New York State's annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning ended May 14, the State DEC is still urging caution. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "The risk of wildfires remains … [Read more...]
Pollinator Habitat Workshop to be Held at JCC
A workshop on creating a pollinator habitat will be held Tuesday, May 17 at Jamestown Community College. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Pat Martonis will present the program from 6:00 to 8:00 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Safety Investment Press Conference – May 12, 2022
This is the audio from the City of Jamestown's joint press conference on Monday, May 9, 2022 with its Public Safety Department and City Council members to announce public safety investments. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Dept. of Mental Hygiene – May 12, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke about Mental Health Awareness Month with Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene's Trish McClennan and Rachel Ludwig. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – May 12, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley visited the James Prendergast Library to talk to Library Assistant Manager Jennifer Champ about the upcoming Community Block Party and more. … [Read more...]
