Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will reopen soon - first with movies, then live events. With lower audience capacity in the theater due to the pandemic, the Reg Wants to fill some of the empty seats with pictures of YOU. For a limited time, The Reg … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor and Council President Respond Following News of City Councilwoman’s Sudden Death
WRFA is sad to report the sudden passing of Jamestown City Council woman Vickye James (Ward 3), who died Saturday, March 27. James was first elected to the city council in November 2015 and earlier this month announced her intention to run for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Democratic Chair and Election Commissioner Norm Green
Current Chautauqua County Democratic Election Commissioner and Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chair Norman Green joins us on Community Matters. Green talks about why he filed a lawsuit against the County Legislature to prevent the appointment … [Read more...]
City Republicans Announce Candidates for 2021 Local Elections
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Republican Committee recently met to endorse candidates for the Fall 2021 elections. The endorsed candidates for Jamestown City Council are all five incumbents: Brent Sheldon (Ward 1 and also the committee chairman), Tony … [Read more...]
County Health Department Provides Additional Details for Wedding Planning During Pandemic
MAYVILLE - If you are planning a wedding this spring or summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's some important information you'll wan to know about. On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, New York State released additional NY Forward interim guidance … [Read more...]
JCC Receives Tree Campus Award for 12th Straight Year
JAMESTOWN - For the 12th straight year, SUNY Jamestown Community College has been honored with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The campus will … [Read more...]
KeyBank Pledges $200,000 to Develop New Home for The Resource Center’s Art Program
JAMESTOWN - People with disabilities will have the opportunity to express themselves through art thanks to KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation. Officials at The Resource Center recently announced they have received a $200,000 commitment from … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Borrowing $1.8 Million for Parking Garage, Meters, and Bike Share Program
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist is calling on the city council to approve another $1.8 million in borrowing for projects that would go toward existing parking infrastructure, along with future parking and transportation programming. On Monday … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Apologizes and Announces Retirement Following 2022
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has issued an apology and also says he'll be retiring from public office, following allegations of sexual misconduct that first emerged on Friday. According to a report from the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sixpence: March 19, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample invites Sixpence into the studio to talk about their music and also perform some songs. Featuring Will Russell on guitar and Ellen Paquette on harp. … [Read more...]
