JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History says it has hired Arthur Pearson to serve as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. A Chicago native, Pearson has a richly varied background in the arts, conservation, museum … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks and Rec Programming Remains Paused
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department is announcing due to the continued state of emergency and New York State’s directive of “New York on PAUSE” being extended to May 15 due to the spread of COVID-19, all parks … [Read more...]
As COVID-19 State of Emergency Continues, County Officials Begin Preparing for Budget Challenges
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel says its still too early to know the impact of COVID-19 on Chautauqua County government - but he adds that officials are already taking steps to prepare for what will likely be a challenging … [Read more...]
Coumo Extends ‘NYS on Pause’ Executive Order to May 15, Provides Outline for Restarting Economy
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that all New York State on Pause restrictions and closures will be extended until May 15. Cuomo said the extension was taken in consultation with other regional states and that group of states - … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from 2 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday
BUFFALO - We may already be nearly a month into the spring season, but old man winter still has a slight hold on the region. After seeing snowfall on Thursday that was more fitting for January than mid April, areas Chautauqua County will likely … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: April 16, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist talks with WRFA and gives an update on city government on Thursday, April 16 as the community continues to adjust and makes its way through the COVID-19 State of Emergency. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: April 16, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with County Executive PJ Wendel and discusses the health response to COVID-19, the impact it is having on county government, as well as his thoughts on reopening the local … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Local Resident Cory Raynor Shares Concerns About Food Safety During COVID-19
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD New York State Law already requires no direct hand contact for food service workers when working with prepared foods that are considered "ready to eat" - yet local resident Cory Raynor says he's seen those rules … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Alicia Ekstrom from The Chautauqua Center: April 16, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua Center in Jamestown and Dunkirk continues to offer healthcare services during the COVID-19 state of emergency. WRFA's Jason Sample recently talked with Alicia Ekstrom from TCC to learn more about … [Read more...]
Crisis Response Fund Awards Second Round of Grants
JAMESTOWN - For the second week in a row, the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund has awarded grants to organizations on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Chautauqua County. On Monday, the Fund’s Decision Committee awarded $76,400 … [Read more...]
