JAMESTOWN - Over two dozen different mayoral appointments were approved by the Jamestown City Council during Monday night’s inaugural meeting. In addition to several re-appointments to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, the council also … [Read more...]
Carrubba elected Council President, Rabb to Continue Serving on BPU
Women hold majority on council for the first time in the city's 132-year history JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its inaugural voting session on Monday night at City Hall. Councilwoman Marie Carrubba (D-Ward 4) was tapped to replace … [Read more...]
Resolution to Eliminate Free 2-Hour Parking Downtown will Likely be Tabled
JAMESTOWN - A proposal to eliminate all 2-hour courtesy (free) parking spaces in downtown Jamestown will likely be tabled later this month. Jamestown city councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce told WRFA Wednesday that he will recommend … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Eliminating Free Downtown Parking Spaces
“There were business people involved in the proposal and it was their recommendation. They came [to the council] a couple of weeks ago and said this is what they wanted. Now whether or not every business is in agreement with it, I can’t say." - … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Stigma, Adequate Treatment Continue to Create Challenges in Battle Against Drug Addiction
JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at Jamestown Community College’s Scharman Theater Tuesday night as hundreds turned out to hear six different speakers offer an update and provide information in the fight against drug addiction. The "Many Faces of … [Read more...]
‘Many Faces of Addiction’ Forum Set for Wednesday Night at JCC
JAMESTOWN - An event geared at raising awareness about the causes and treatment for drug addiction is happening Wednesday night, Nov. 15, at Jamestown Community College. The “Many Faces of Addiction: No One Cause, No One Solution,” is being … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Chautauqua County LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum Part 1 – Oct. 24 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Meet the Candidates Forum/Debate, held at Jamestown Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 25 207 and featuring candidates for county executive (Mike Ferguson and George … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Tables Proposal to Sell Small Portion of 2nd St. Property to Northwest Arena
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has tabled a proposal to sell city land to Northwest Arena for a new addition. According to the Post-Journal, the commission met on Tuesday and went over details of proposal, which would involve … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mental Health Advocate and Public Speaker Kevin Hines
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Mental Health advocate Kevin Hines in advance of his appearance in Chautauqua County for Suicide Prevention … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Tim Smeal Discusses JCC Foundation Fundraisers
Originally airing Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Tim Smeal from Jamestown Community College about two upcoming fundraisers for the JCC Foundation. "Drinks for Degrees: A fundraiser for … [Read more...]
