Owners of long-anticipated downtown brewery sue landlord following numerous project delays BUFFALO, NY - The long-delayed opening of a new downtown brewery has led to the business suing the building owner and project developer. According to a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Paul and Jeremy from Karate Sleepover Discuss ‘Comedians in Love’ Show
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Paul Clemente and Jeremy Little from the Jamestown-based comedy troupe Karate Sleepover about their upcoming 'Comedians in Love show' at the … [Read more...]
City Man Charged in Connection to Jan. 30 Drive-By Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been indicted on three counts of attempted murder and one count of first degree assault following an investigation into the drive-by shooting that took place on the north side of town at the end of January. City … [Read more...]
City Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Zombie Properties
JAMESTOWN - City development director Vince DeJoy is asking for the public's help in identifying abandoned - or zombie - properties in the city. Zombie properties are homes that have been abandoned by an owner due to foreclosure problems, but the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees $435,000 More in Sales Tax than Budgeted for 2018
JAMESTOWN - City officials received some good news from its top financial director on Monday night. Comptroller Joe Bellitto released the sales tax numbers for the final quarter of 2018, showing the city collected $1,569,000 in sales tax revenue … [Read more...]
Eckendorf to Retire as YMCA of Jamestown Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The YMCA of Jamestown is searching for a new executive director. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Y's long-time chief executive officer Mark Eckendorf has announced his retirement, which will take place on June 1. Eckendorf … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Kicks Off Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society will kickoff its fourteenth annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign today. The annual campaign will benefit the animals at the humane society by raising money to help provide essential care and … [Read more...]
State Officials See Popularity Drop
ALBANY - A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows the favorability for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with other state officials, has seen a significant decline in recent days. The poll - which was conducted last week - shows that … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Norm Green from the Chautauqua County Board of Elections
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norman Green stops by the WRFA studio to discuss recent changes in state election law and what they mean for both voters and … [Read more...]
Sebastian Maniscalco, John Mulaney to Headline NCC’s 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center in Jamestown is announcing this morning its two headliners for this coming summer's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. On Monday morning the NCC announced that Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney will headline the … [Read more...]
