NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo was sworn in for his 3rd term as Governor Tuesday, using it as an opportunity to attack several of President Donald Trump’s policies and pledging New York will lead the nation forward with the most progressive agenda in … [Read more...]
Quattrone Sworn in as Chautauqua County Sheriff
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County sheriff James Quattrone was sworn into office New Years Day at noon during a ceremony at the Chautauqua County Court House. Quattrone defeated previous sheriff Joe Gerace during the November election, ending Gerace’s … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Climbs to $11.10/Hour in Upstate NY, $15/Hour in New York City
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase in New York State took effect on Monday, rising to $15 for large employers in New York City and continuing to rise all across the state, including $11.10 in areas of Upstate, including Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 36 – 2018 Christmas Special
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Episode 36 of the Back Room Radio Hour, hosted by Bill Ward featuring local musicians Adam McKillip, Amanda Barton, Barbara Jean and Steve Strickland, Bob Henry, Eric Kane, Kayle Dean and Reiley Kolstee (Students from … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tory Irgang and Jamie Billquist Discuss Rosemary Billquist Memorial Fund
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Tory Irgang, Executive Director of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, and Jamie Billquist stop by the WRFA studio to discuss the Rosemary Billquist … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ryan Melquist’s Mission Trip to Honduras
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local resident and musician Ryan Melquist about a recent mission trip he participated in with Conduit Ministries that brought him and 21 … [Read more...]
Young Trail Set for Jan. 22 After Defense Rejects Plea Offer from DA’s Office
MAYVILLE - The trial for the Jamestown man accused of setting multiple fires in the city as well as Falconer in March 2017 will begin in January. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says a plea offer was rejected by the defense … [Read more...]
House Republicans Approves Amended Spending Package that Includes Border Wall Funding
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s demand for border wall funds hurled the federal government closer to a shutdown as House Republicans approved a package Thursday with his $5.7 billion request that is almost certain to be rejected by the … [Read more...]
City Man Pleads Guilty in Robbery Case from June 2018
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man accused of robbing a bank in Falconer and Kwik Fill in the city this past summer has pleaded guilty to third-degree robbery. Albert Chapman made the plea in Chautauqua County Court Thursday. He still faces a … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – December 20, 2018
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 DEC 20 Infinity Holiday Recital - Infinity Cafe - Jamestown Comedy … [Read more...]
