Jamestown City Council unanimously ratified a contract with the Firefighter's Union that raises wages 2% annually and increases health insurance contributions by a total of 2% for 2018 through 2020. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has worked hard … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Resolutions to Extend Riverwalk, Purchase Police Body Cams
The Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail will be extended. Jamestown City Council approved the $5,000 sale of property to Lawson Boat & Motor Monday night. There were no public comments made at a hearing on the sale prior to the voting session. The … [Read more...]
NYS To Lose One Congressional Seat Under 2020 Census Data
New York State will lose one Congressional seat under the data released by the United States Census Bureau Monday. The state’s delegation will shrink from 27 to 26. It is one of seven states losing a member of Congress as a result of the 2020 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Steve Johnson and Nick Campbell from the Probables: April 23, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Steve Johnson and Nick Campbell from The Probables to get an update on the band, its forthcoming album, and details on several upcoming shows. Plus, we hear the new single "The Changlings." Image from The Probables … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Adam Owens from JCC’s Scharmann Theatre Discusses Edgar Allan Poe Radio Show
Adam Owens from The Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre at SUNY JCC is in the studio to talk about an upcoming virtual production he's working on focusing on Edgar Allen Poe. The Audition deadline is April 27. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts Discusses the Upcoming Grub Show at Lost Recording Studio
Miki Girts from Whirlybird Music Festival talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the upcoming Whirlybird production at Jamestown's Lost Recording Studio on Friday, April 30 and featuring the band Grub (Buffalo, NY). … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Critical of new HERO Act
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are critical of the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or HERO Act, that was passed by the State Legislature last week. The bill requires the state health and labor departments to … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Say Workforce Development, Taxes Top Issues for Chautauqua County
State leaders said workforce development and taxes are top issues for Chautauqua County. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell addressed those issues at the Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Breakfast, which was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Becky Robbins & Gloria Miranda – April 22, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Communication Coordinator Becky Robbins and Solid Waste Division Administrative Assistant Gloria Miranda about the new garbage container program being rolled out as well as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Craig Garass-Johnson – April 22, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley and Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Business Development Coordinator Craig Garass-Johnson discussed the NYSERDA grant received by the BPU to advance climate technology manufacturing. … [Read more...]
