A man has been arrested in Jamestown for being a fugitive in a homicide case in Puerto Rico. Jamestown Police said they learned a man staying at an east side home was wanted. Officers went to the house and arrested 26-year old Bryan … [Read more...]
NYS Pledges Support to Puerto Rico Following Devastation by Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a category 3 overnight after leaving widespread devastation in Puerto Rico. The storm dumped more than 2 feet of rain on the island and knocked out the U.S. territory’s electricity supply. More than one million … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Investigation into Hurricane Relief Response in Puerto Rico
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for the establishment of an independent federal commission to investigate the federal response to 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico. After the release of the Harvard School of Public Health's analysis … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Bliss Discusses Puerto Rico Relief Trip
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown-area resident James Bliss about his recent goodwill trip to Puerto Rico, where he delivered toys to children … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Residents Encouraged to Help ‘Christmas for Puerto Rico’ Effort
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown area resident is asking the community to help him in his effort to provide for Puerto Rican children during the Christmas holiday season. Jamestown’s James Bliss launched his “Christmas for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Hispanic Community Council of Chautauqua County Assist Puerto Rico Recovery
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Max Martin and Yamil Melendez from the Hispanic Community Council of Chautauqua County to learn more about the local effort to collect … [Read more...]
Several Local Efforts Underway to Provide Supplies for Hurricane Stricken Puerto Rico
JAMESTOWN - Supermarkets are gradually re-opening in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, but the situation is far from normal and many customers are going home disappointed. A week after Hurricane Maria ravaged the U.S. territory, most food stores and … [Read more...]
Several Activities, Including Community Forum, Planned for Oct. 15 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month
JAMESTOWN - A series of events to celebrate and discuss Hispanic culture in the Jamestown community will be taking place next weekend. The City of Jamestown’s Cultural Bridges Action Team (part of the city's Strategic Planning and Partnership … [Read more...]
New York Delegation in Puerto Rico to Discuss Economic and Healthcare Crises
PUERTO RICO - Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Puerto Rico today with a New York delegation that will discuss the Puerto Rican government’s ongoing healthcare crisis and economic challenges. The Governor and the delegation will be meeting with Puerto … [Read more...]
