Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as New York State's First Female Governor. The private ceremony took place at 12:01 this morning with the public swearing in ceremony set for 10am. Hochul plans to meet with legislative leaders later this morning … [Read more...]
Lakewood Village Board Opts-Out of Recreational Marijuana Retail Sales, Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
The Lakewood Village Board voted unanimously Monday night to opt out of allowing retail sales of cannabis, dispensaries, and consumption locations in the village. Sixteen residents attended the meeting, but this time the majority of speakers were … [Read more...]
JCC Requires Masks for All as Fall Semester Classes Begin Today
As Jamestown Community College fall semester classes begin today, JCC has announced that masks will be required in all campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The policy change comes due to the increased numbers of cases of the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Local Organizations Turn Out To Help Elderly Couple with Home
Local churches and community organizations came together Friday to help an elderly couple on Walnut Street fix their home. Joe and Donna Raffa, who have lived at 34 Walnut for over 30 years, had their house cited by the Jamestown Department of … [Read more...]
‘Cents for St. Susan’ Campaign Raises Record Amount
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' 22nd annual "Cents for St. Susan’s" campaign raised a record $27,477 this year. This figure brings the 22-year total of funds raised by the community during the BPU’s “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaigns to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s Final Week Focuses on “Resilience”
Chautauqua Institution's final week of the season will focus on the theme "Resilience." The week, which concludes August 29, features the legendary, award-winning singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson; four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell and his band … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Norm Green – August 19, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Democratic Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive Norm Green to get to know him a little better and find out why he's running for the office. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Rabb – August 19, 2021
We hear more from Jamestown Planning Commission Chairman Greg Rabb on his thoughts on how the City of Jamestown should best allocate monies received in the American Rescue Plan. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Laurie Reynolds – August 19, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Prevention Works Associate Director Laurie Reynolds about a support program she helped create for parents with children who have autism as well as a new program for kids that's taking place next week. … [Read more...]
JURA Declines to Subordinate Lien in UCAN City Mission’s Effort To Buy Building for a Women’s Shelter
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency declined to act on a request by UCAN City Mission to subordinate an outstanding lien so the Mission could purchase the Field and Wright Building on North Main Street for a Women's Shelter. The United Christian … [Read more...]
