It was a clean sweep for Republicans in Chautauqua County in the 2020 Election, as all GOP candidates on the ballot appeared to have won their respective races, regardless of the record number of absentee ballots that have been cast and await to be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2020 Chautauqua Co. District Attorney Debate: Jason Schmidt and Patrick Swanson
WRFARadio · 2020 Chautauqua Co. District Attorney Debate: Jason Schmidt and Patrick Swanson A debate between the two 2020 candidates for Chautauqua County District Attorney - Patrick Swanson and Jason Schmidt. Moderated by WRFA's Jason Sample with … [Read more...]
State’s Highest Court Refuses to Hear Case Involving Alleged City Arsonist, No Options Remain for Prosecution
ALBANY - A local man who was charged in 2017 for setting over a dozen fires in the Jamestown area will not be prosecuted for the alleged crimes. The Post-Journal is reporting today that New York's highest court has denied an application seeking an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson: Aug 6, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson: Aug 6, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson about challenges facing the DAs office … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Candidate for NY Chautauqua County DA: July 23, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Candidate for NY Chautauqua County DA: July 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Republican Candidate for Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt stops by the studio to explain why he's running … [Read more...]
County Assistant District Attorneys Pulled from Payroll Due to Out-Of-County Residency
MAYVILLE - Two employees in the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office have been taken off the payroll following a recent ruling in Chautauqua County Court. According to the Post-Journal, Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R) said … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson August 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday Aug. 16, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson about the growing caseload in his office and his effort to address … [Read more...]
Election 2016: Major Victories for GOP Across Country and Southern Tier
The 2016 Election is in the books and it's turned out to be a major victory for Republicans across the country as well as in the Southern Tier. In the race for U.S. president, upstart Donald Trump pulled off one of the biggest surprises in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum: County District Attorney
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 WRFA features the Oct. 25 Meet the Candidates forum at Jamestown Community College, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County and the American … [Read more...]
Local Republican’s Cut Ribbon at Campaign Headquarters in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was one of several Republicans who showed up in Lakewood Tuesday night to help open the 2016 Election Headquarters for local GOP candidates. Reed was on hand to thank supporters in the area and … [Read more...]