Originally broadcast July 10, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about several issues, including criminal incidents in the community, neighborhood sweeps by the city's code enforcement officers and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Glenn Wahl from Chautauqua-Cattaraugus for Clean Water
Originally airing Thursday, July 3, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Glenn Wahl from the Cattaraugus-Chautauqua for Clean Water project to discuss horizontal hydraulic fracking in New York State, including concerns he and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Tim Mains
Originally airing June 26, 2014. Hosted by Jason Sample. An interview with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Tim Mains, who provides an end-of-year update on the district. ABOUT: Community Matters is a half-hour public affairs program airing … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tina Scott Discusses Renovations at Prendergast Library
Originally airing Thursday, June 19, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Prendergast Library Executive Director Tina Scott to learn more about the recent renovation work that is underway at the library. Plus, Scott talks … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Author Peter Lombardi
Originally airing June 19, 2014. Hosted by Jason Sample. Local resident Peter Lombardi discusses his book, Jamestown, NY A Guide to the City. The book focuses on architecture in Jamestown. Lombardi, who works form the Jamestown Reconnaissance … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Executive Director, Local Author Featured on This Week’s ‘Community Matters’ Program
JAMESTOWN - Renovation work at the James Prendergast Library is now underway. On this week's Community Matters program (June 19, 2014), we’ll talk with Prendergast Executive Director Tina Scott to get an update on the project, as well as learn more … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ben Lindquist Discusses the One Ball Wiffle Ball Benefit Tournament
Originally broadcast June 12, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Ben Lindquist, organizer of the 1 Ball Wiffle Ball Tournament, taking place Saturday, June 21 in Frewsburg, NY. The tournament is a benefit fundraiser for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jennifer Champ Discusses Mary Willlard Exhibit
Originally airing Thursday, June 5, 2014. Jennifer Champ from the Robert H. Jackson Center talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the next exhibit "Say, I Taught Thee: The Life of Mary Willard." Mary R. Willard touched minds as well as spirits, and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters: Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi – June 5 2014
Originally broadcast June 5, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about several development projects taking place in the city. In addition, the mayor offers his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of pro … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters: Dr Joseph Hullet – Mental Health Awareness Month
Originally airing on May 22, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Joseph Hullet, national medical director for Optum and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Hullet provides information on mental illness and educating … [Read more...]
