ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended New York's new abortion law Wednesday after it was criticized by President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address, saying Trump and his conservative allies are lying about the law as part of a broader … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Begin Search for Mayoral Candidate
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Democratic Committee has started the process of searching for a candidate to run for mayor in this year's election. City Democratic Committee Chair Jim Walton tells WRFA that he has called a search committee to identify … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Kings Express in the Studio
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the musical duo Kings Express (Scott Robert and Joshua Mayes) and also has them perform a few songs for the listening audience. … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Grant Funding for Two Downtown Entertainment Events at Reg Lenna, Northwest Arena
JAMESTOWN - The first allocation of downtown programming assistance funding was approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on Tuesday. The JLDC board of directors held its first meeting of the new year and as part of new business the … [Read more...]
Trump Criticizes New York’s Recently Passed Reproductive Health Act During State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday. While his message focused mostly on the economy, his border wall, and foreign policy issues in both the Middle East and South America, Trump also … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gretchen Pleuss Discusses Her Music and Upcoming Appearance on Back Room Radio Hour
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Akron, OH-based singer/songwriter Gretchen Pleuss to learn more about her music and preview her Feb. 7 appearance on the Back Room Radio Hour … [Read more...]
City to Roll Out Initiative Aimed at Getting Accurate Account of Zombie Properties
JAMESTOWN - City development director Vince DeJoy updated the city council's housing committee Monday night on some initiatives his office has been working in the recent weeks. DeJoy said the city qualifies for grant funding from the state to help … [Read more...]
Teresi Won’t Run for Reelection, Jamestown to See First Open-Seat Mayoral Race Since 1993
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE ON SOUNDCLOUD CORRECTION: An earlier report indicated this year's race would be the first open-seat race since 1993. This is technically incorrect because the mayor at that time, Carolyn Seymour (D), did run for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone January 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about his first month on the job and gives an update on several initiatives involving the county … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Safety Committee Jan. 14 Gateway Lofts Discussion
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee on heard details about the proposed Gateway Lofts housing project during it's Jan. 14 meeting at city hall. Representatives from the organizations involved with the … [Read more...]
