JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw 72% increase during January in the number of bench warrants issued by Jamestown City Court for individuals who've failed to appear to answer to criminal charges brought against them. According to Jamestown … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Teenager will Be Tom Reed’s Guest during Tuesday’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be one of several hundred individuals attending Tuesday's State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and - like all other lawmakers in Washington - he is allowed to bring a guest to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Anne Cutri Discusses Upcoming Tree of Life Class at St. Luke’s
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample interviews artist Anne Cutri, who will be in Jamestown on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for the ongoing Wellness series at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Anne will present Tree of Life: Visualization and … [Read more...]
Rally Held at North County Hospital that Is Slated for Closure
IRVING - A coalition of community leaders, healthcare workers, and elected officials gathered at a press conference and rally Friday in Irving to call on the Board of Directors and administration of TLC/Lakeshore hospital to cease its move towards … [Read more...]
Assembly Speaker Will Consider Changes to Controversial Bail Reform Law
ALBANY - Top aides to State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-New York) are reportedly meeting with rank-and-file Assembly Democrats who are demanding changes to the controversial bail reform law. Heastie has publicly been the staunchest advocate … [Read more...]
NCC Announces GI’s of Comedy Show at Reg Lenna on Memorial Day Weekend
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that it will be presenting “The GI’s of Comedy” live on stage on Saturday, May 23 as it honors our active military and veterans during Memorial Day weekend. The show will be held at the Reg Lenna … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame 2020 Banquet is Two Weeks Away
JAMESTOWN - There's just two weeks remaining before the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame holds its 2020 annual induction banquet on Feb. 17. Inductees for the Class of ‘19 are George Bataitis, Bob Bender, Bob Goold, Chris (Carlson) Jenkins, Justin … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthrope – January 2020 Interview
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe about the Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget and its impact on the school district. In addition, Apthorpe … [Read more...]
Reed Meets with Local Chautauqua County Officials During Roundtable Meeting
MAYVILLE - Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) recently met with elected officials from around Chautauqua County to discuss important issues such as workforce development, protecting and preserving our bodies of water, and working together across all … [Read more...]
NCC Currently in the Lead for USA Today Readers’ Choice “Best New Museum” Travel Award
JAMESTOWN - After the first ten days of online voting, The National Comedy Center is currently in the lead for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award for “Best New Museum.” Online voting continues through Monday, February 17 at noon. The … [Read more...]
