Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will be starting a new afterschool teen program this Fall. Executive Director Shane Hawkins said funding for the new program came from a grant called "Generator Z" that was put out by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Review Proposals Using American Rescue Plan Funds in September
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a special workshop in September to discuss proposed projects to be funded by the American Rescue Plan. County Executive PJ Wendel, while appearing on WRFA's "Community Matters," said he's been meeting … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 1, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID 19, as well as discussing Marijuana Legalization in New York State and the likelihood of him running unopposed for a full 4-year term in November. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: March 4, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on the vaccination effort in the county, along with challenges local residents are experiencing in trying to get vaccinated. He also talks about his future hopes for Chautauqua Lake, including an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – Feb. 4, 2021 Conference Call
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media to discuss the recent GOP Congressional Caucus meeting involving the selection of leadership positions for the new congress, as well as whether or not to take action against embattled Republican … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sen. George Borrello: Jan. 14, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with New York State Senator George Borrello (R-NY 23) to get his reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2021 State of the State Address, while also discussing some of his own priorities and agenda for the new year. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Jan. 7, 2021
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist offers gives us an update on COVID-19 and its impact on city operations, as well as his reaction to the state's highest court deciding not to hear an appeal from the city focusing on the Police Union Arbitration case. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct. 3, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct. 3, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county, now that the holiday season is now underway. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Dec. 3, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Dec. 3, 2020 Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist offers his thoughts on the 2021 city budget that was approved by the Jamestown City Council on Monday, Nov. 30. The budget included 16 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce Discusses 2021 City Budget
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Tony Dolce Discusses 2021 City Budget WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to preview the 2021 budget that will be voted on Monday night, Nov. 30, 2021. Dolce talks about pulling … [Read more...]