MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) was seated Monday as the New York State Senator for the 57th District. Borrello recently won the 2019 election to fill the seat, which was vacated by former Senator Catharine Young … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation Resolutions
ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council voted 7 to 1 Monday night in favor of filing a petition for annexation of the Dow Street Substation property in Falconer. According to Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, last week's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jennifer Champ Discusses Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Exhibit at Fenton
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jennifer Champ from the Fenton History Center about the upcoming holiday exhibit along with several other events and activities planned … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Leslie Calimeri and Bill Bale Discuss Two Pop Up Art Gallery Events on Saturday, Nov. 30
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - A pair of Pop Up Gallery Events are taking place in the Jamestown area on Saturday, Nov. 30 as part of Small Business Saturday. To learn more about the event WRFA's Jason Sample talked with Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Recommendations for Stress and Conflict Free Holidays from the County Department of Mental Hygiene
SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE MAYVILLE - The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, but often the holidays are the times we experience stress and family conflict. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene would like to offer a few … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Rosebud Baker Discusses Comedy, Upcoming JamestownNY Appearance
ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with rising comedy star Rosebud Baker about her comedy and upcoming appearance on Nov. 29, 2019 at the Lucy - Desi Center in Jamestown, NY, presented by the National Comedy Center. Baker … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on 2020 City Budget, Consider Annexation Resolution During Monday Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - It's going to be busy night Monday at City Hall as the Jamestown City Council holds its monthly voting session and considers a number of resolutions to vote on. VIEW THE AGENDA AND RESOLUTIONS FOR NOV. 25 Highlighting the 7:30 … [Read more...]
Local Sales Tax Revenue Boom Due to Several Factors, Not Just Opening of NCC
JAMESTOWN -When it was first being pitched to both public and private investors, officials behind the National Comedy Center had said that the facility would serve as a catalyst for local economic prosperity, bringing more than 110,000 visitors … [Read more...]
Sundquist’s First Duty as Mayor: Appoint Five Department Heads and 38 Board, Commission Seats
[UPDATE (DEC 31, 2019 - 1:40 p.m.)] - The Jamestown City Council reorganization meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 1 at noon at Jamestown Community College's Scharmann Theater. New Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist will be sworn into office, along with the new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Canadian Folk Singer/Songwriter Garnet Rogers
ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with acclaimed Canadian Folk Singer / Songwriter Garnet Rogers in advance of his Nov. 25 appearance on Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley, taking … [Read more...]
