The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will be held this week. Vaccines and booster doses will be available as long as supplies last at no cost to participants. Participants must bring proper … [Read more...]
State DEC Observes Bat Week this Halloween Week
It's Bat Week in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation is holding the annual Halloween week observance to raise awareness to reduce human disturbance to endangered and threatened bats. The State DEC urged outdoor … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Legislative 11 Debate – October 21, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley moderated a Legislative debate for Chautauqua County District 11 between incumbent legislator Bob Whitney and Dave Wilfong. District 11 is located in the City of Jamestown. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Legislative 12 Debate – October 21, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley asked debate questions of Chautauqua County Legislative District 12 candidate and legislator Elisabeth Rankin. Heather Fagan, who is also running for that seat, declined to participate in the debate. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – David Niles – October 21, 2021
German Consul General of New York David Gill gave an address at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Wednesday, October 20th ahead of the Center's program "Cold War Secrets Revealed." … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Meghan Murray – October 21, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray about the ensemble's upcoming trip to Syracuse on Halloween for the annual state championship. … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Shooting Early Saturday in Jamestown
Jamestown Police arrested two men following a shooting on North Main Street early Saturday morning. Police officers heard gunshots near 518 North Main Street just before 3am Saturday while responding to another call in the area. Police say … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Union Contract, Grant for Cameras in Dow Park
Jamestown City Council will vote on the contract for Parks Laborers tonight. The contract for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees , or AFSCME, Council 66, Local 418, is for a period covering January 1, 2022 through … [Read more...]
Salvation Army of Jamestown Receives $3.8 million to Build New ANEW Center
The Salvation Army of Jamestown has received $3.8 million to relocate and build a new homeless shelter for women and children. The funding is part of $12.3 million dollars announced by Governor Kathy Hochul to construct housing for those experiencing … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Receives Grant to Start Social Justice & Race Equity Program
The YWCA of Jamestown has announced $100,000 grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to implement a Social Justice and Race Equity Program. This funding enables the organization to build upon events and programs, such as "Stand … [Read more...]
