WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke about the City of Jamestown's proposed 2022 budget with City Council President Tony Dolce and Finance Committee Chair Council Member-at-Large Kim Ecklund. … [Read more...]
No News Updates Nov. 5 through Nov. 14
WRFA Public Affairs Director Julia Ciesla-Hanley is off so there will be no daily updates to the news section of WRFA's website from Friday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 14. Updates will return on Monday, Nov. 15. … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown: November 4, 2021
The WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown, presenting entertainment events happening in the region. Brought to you as a public service of WRFA. Friday, November 5 Good-Eyed Ear - Warren American Legion - Warren Bill Ward and John Cross - Wine Cellar … [Read more...]
WRFA Seeking Public Input Into 2022 Programming
WRFA, a non-commercial, non profit community radio station serving Jamestown, NY, recently received funding as part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grant program. The funding is intended to help … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases on Increase, 5 New Deaths
There were five deaths and 313 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for October 24th through 30th. 102 of those cases located in Jamestown. There are 296 active cases and 15 people hospitalized. The total number of deaths is now 211. The … [Read more...]
Mayville Man in Jail Following High Speed Chase through Ellicott, Jamestown
A Mayville man was arrested following a high speed chase through the town of Ellicott and City of Jamestown late Wednesday night. Sheriff's Deputies report they were alerted that 35 year old Dimas Rios, who had an active felony arrest warrant, was … [Read more...]
LawNY Receives $350,000 for Fair Housing Initiatives
Legal Assistance of Western New York has received $350,000 to conduct fair housing enforcement, education and outreach activities related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing the American Rescue … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Opens Pharmacy to Public
The Chautauqua Center cut the ribbon on the Waterfront Pharmacy and opened the location to the general public Wednesday. Chautauqua Center CEO Michael Pease said the pharmacy participates in a Federal program called "340-B," "It allows us to offer … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Establishes Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation establishing the Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund. The legislation authorizes gifts on personal income tax returns for substance use disorder education and recovery. Money in this fund … [Read more...]
Active Military, Veterans Ride CARTS for Free on Veterans Day
Veterans and active military personnel can ride CARTS for free on Veterans Day. The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System announced that this will apply to city fixed routes next Thursday, November 11th. Veterans will just need to show a valid … [Read more...]
