The Chautauqua Center is partnering with UPMC Chautauqua, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, and the Windsong Mobile Unit to provide expedited mammogram imaging for current and new patients during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Existing … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist Presents 2022 City Budget
WRFARadio · Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist Presents the 2022 City Budget Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented a $38.93 million proposed 2022 spending plan during a budget presentation on Thursday, October 7th at city hall. Sundquist's budget contains … [Read more...]
[LISTEN/WATCH] WRFA Community Conversation: Marginalized and Underserved Groups – Part 3
Part 3 of WRFA’s Community Conversation program, initially broadcast on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. WRFA presents a three-part panel discussion on marginalized and underserved groups in Jamestown, NY. Community Conversation: Marginalized and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – October 7, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about changes made to the city's draft master plan for how to spend over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funds and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Leigh Rovegno – October 7, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Audubon Community Nature Center Executive Director Leigh Rovegno about how the center weathered the last year and programs coming up this month. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Pride – October 7, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Pride Coordinator Sheridan Smith and Pride Programming Co-Chair Emily Van Wey about a Coffeehouse event being held as part of National LBGTQ+ History Month. … [Read more...]
Proposed 2022 Budget for Jamestown Includes No Tax Increase, Flat Tax Levy, New Jobs, 44 Capital Projects
Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the City of Jamestown features no tax increase, 7 new positions, and the funding of 44 capital projects. The tax levy is $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which is the same as … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sheriff’s Identify Second Body Found In Portland as Missing Buffalo Woman
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified one of the bodies found in the town of Portland at the end of September as a missing Buffalo woman. The other set of remains is still awaiting identification, but Sheriff Jim Quattrone said … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces $125 Million in Landlord Rent Relief
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $125 million in landlord rent relief. The state funding is now available to help landlords that couldn't participate in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program due to a federal requirement for … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Bills Aimed at Reducing Drug-Related Overdose Deaths
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday aimed at reducing drug-related overdose deaths across the state and encourage those suffering from addiction to seek help in their recovery. The five bills that were signed include a bill that … [Read more...]
