BUFFALO - The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Jan. 19-21, 2019) for all of Western New York and North Central New York, including all of Chautauqua County. According to the … [Read more...]
Rabb Reacts to Legislature Passing GENDA, Banning of Conversion Therapy
JAMESTOWN - Human rights groups and equality advocates from across New York are celebrating the historic passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) by the state legislature, as well as legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Run for White House
ALBANY - New York's Junior U.S. Senator is throwing her hat in the ring to run for president. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who's 52, made the announcement Tuesday during a scheduled appearance on “Late Night with Stephen Colbert” on … [Read more...]
Authorities Urge Caution When Engaging in Activities on Frozen Water
MAYVILLE - County Sheriff Jim Quattrone and public safety agencies throughout Chautauqua County urge the public to exercise caution when engaging in winter sports activities on or around our many recently frozen bodies of water. While the recent … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Investigation
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested on drug charges following an investigation by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force. City police say 39 year old Lynn Jackson Jr. was charged with third- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigate Suspicious Person who Approached a Child Heading to School
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is looking for a male driver of an SUV who reportedly approached a Jamestown Public School student Tuesday morning and asked for help finding a dog. The incident took place around 8 a.m. on Hotchkiss … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sean Lander from The Hallow Society
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician Sean Lander from The Hallow Society to learn more about the band and music. More information … [Read more...]
Progressive Initiatives Included in Cuomo’s $175 Billion Proposed State Budget
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented the annual State of the State and State Budget Tuesday in Albany and the spending plan is filled with liberal policies that are expected to be realized in the coming months as the result of one-party Democratic … [Read more...]
Young Finds Promise in Governor’s Budget but Opposes Several Reform Proposals
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday presented his $175 billion 2019-20 State budget and Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) released a statement following the budget presentation. Young said her 57th district is focused on taxes, education and jobs and, … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, Bans Conversion Therapy
ALBANY - While the governor received a lot of attention Tuesday for his state of the state and budget address, the state legislature was also busy making news. Both the State Senate and Assembly passed a pair of bills that are considered wins for … [Read more...]
