ROCHESTER - The two sides involved in a contentious annexation case involving a piece of city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer will finally get their day in court in April. The Supreme Court of New York State 4th … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Stand Up Comic Michael Palascak
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with stand up comic Michael Palascak, who will be in Jamestown on Friday night, Feb. 22, for two shows and the Lucy-Desi Museum's Tropicana Room. Presented by the National Comedy Center. … [Read more...]
NWS Issues High Wind Warning for all of WNY, including Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for all of Western New York, including Chautauqua County, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 to 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Forecasters say say wind speeds on Sunday will be … [Read more...]
City Democratic Officials Endorse Sundquist for Mayor, Roll Out Slate of Other Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Democratic officials in Jamestown have selected their candidate for mayor. On Thursday night the Jamestown Democratic Committee voted to endorse local attorney and 2018 Democratic congressional candidate Eddie Sundquist for Mayor in … [Read more...]
Dunkirk to Receive $60,000 Federal Grant for NRG Power Plant Feasibility Study
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed Thursday announced a $60,000 grant to the city of Dunkirk to help cover the cost of a redevelopment feasibility study of the NRG power plant site. In the summer of 2018, NRG announced it would not pursue repowering … [Read more...]
Cattaraugus County Man Charged Following Investigation into Fatal Crash
GERRY - The Cattaraugus County man who was behind the wheel during a fatal automobile crash last week in the town of Gerry is now facing charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old James Newell of Steamburg has been charged … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – Feb. 21, 2019
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU FEB 21 Comedy Open Mic at Labyrinth Press Co. - Jamestown FRI … [Read more...]
GOP Mayoral Candidacy Heading Toward Primary, One Council Seat Will Also See Likely Primary
JAMESTOWN - Registered Republicans living in Jamestown will likely have to make a few choices in this years's local primary election. As WRFA reported on Wednesday, both current city councilman Andrew Liuzzo (At Large) and current county … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Other Lake Groups Sign Conservation Statement for Chautauqua Lake
JAMESTOWN - A group of organizations dedicated to improving and preserving the long-term health of Chautauqua Lake have signed off on a conservation statement that they say shows there is a general consensus on how to best approach lake … [Read more...]
Tickets Still Available for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Green Tie Affairs Feb. 24 in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program still has pre-sale tickets available for their 7th Annual 4-H Green Tie Affair benefit dinner on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Tickets for this fun event are … [Read more...]
