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 JAN 24 Bill Ward and John Cross - Trillium Lodge - Cherry Creek … [Read more...]
Effects of Partial Government Shutdown Being Felt Locally by Some Families
JAMESTOWN - The effects of the partial federal government shutdown - now in its 32nd day - are starting to be felt locally. As WRFA reported last week, some 500 families across the 23rd Congressional District, which includes all of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene Opposed to Legalization of Marijuana
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has come out in opposition to the proposed legalization of recreational marijuana. The local government agency based out of Mayville released a statement Wednesday saying it does not support the … [Read more...]
Members of Buffalo “Fruit Belt Posse” Street Gang Wanted by Police Located in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Two Buffalo men and alleged gang members have been arrested in Jamestown in connection with an investigation into Buffalo-area gang activity and parole violations. The Jamestown Police Department says 26-year-old Earl Stone and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Chris Lee of Desecrator, We Speak Canadian
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, January 18, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician Chris Lee about his music and bands Desecrator and We Speak Canadian, plus plays a few tracks from Desecrator's album "Die … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Update, Expand Abortion Rights for Women
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo, flanked by Democratic leaders of the state Legislature, on Tuesday night signed into law the Reproductive Health Act - a series of measures codifying abortion protections and expanding reproductive health rights for … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent, Board President Disappointed with Governor’s 2019-20 State Aid Proposal
JAMESTOWN - Officials with Jamestown Public Schools received the first piece of the puzzle for putting together next year's 2019-20 school budget when School Superintendent Brett Apthorpe shared details of the governor's school aid proposal with the … [Read more...]
Freezing Rain and Ice Leads to Local Cancellations and Delays
JAMESTOWN - The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Western New York, including Chautauqua County, until late morning Wednesday due to the potential of freezing rain and icy conditions across the region. As a … [Read more...]
United Way Surpasses Campaign Goal by More than $10,000
JAMESTOWN - Officials and supporters of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County celebrated the completion of a successful campaign last night at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Themed “United We Fight, United We Win,” United Way Executive … [Read more...]
Governor Proposes $60 Million Cut in State Aid to Town Governments, Offers Share of $350 Million of Internet Sales Tax Revenue
ALBANY - Towns around New York state are objecting to a budget proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would cut nearly $60 million in funding to local governments. The New York State Association of Towns on Friday called the cut "disrespectful" and … [Read more...]
