WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Arborist Dan Stone about an oak tree that fell over on May 27, 2015 on the west side of town at the corner of at the corner of W. Third and Lakin. (Image by Joel Keefer) … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tory Irgang from United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
Originally airing May 28, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Tory Irgang, executive director of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, to learn more about how the organization serves the greater Jamestown area and the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Todd Burge
WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with WV-based musician Todd Burge during the May 22 installment of Arts on Fire. Burge discusses his music, his new album "Imitation Life" and his upcoming appearance on Rolling Hills radio with Ken … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Superintendent Tim Mains Discusses Standardized Testing
Originally airing Tuesday, April 14 during WRFA's Local Rush Hour program. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Tim Mains about Standardized Testing, which is now underway in the Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, April 2015 Interview
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi into the studio for the April 9, 2015 episode of Community Matters. Mayor Teresi discusses the final 2015-16 New York State Budget and how it affects the city of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Cara Seekings and Andrew Dickson Discuss End-of-Life Planning
Originally airing April 2, 2015. WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Andrew Dickson (Director of Community Engagement for Hospice Chautauqua County) and Cara Seekings (Nurse Thanatologist and Soul Midwife) about the importance of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Neil Flory from SUNY JCC
Originally airing Friday, March 27, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Neil Flory, assistant professor of music and music coordinator at Jamestown Community College. Flory shares some of his background and discusses several … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Erin Brickley, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance
Originally airing Thursday, March 26. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Erin Brickley, the executive director of the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance. Brickley discusses the role of the alliance along with its … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Jim Piorkowski and Jim Holler Talk Fredonia Guitar Quartet
Originally airing Friday, Feb.27, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Fredonia Music Professor James Piorkowski and Trinity Guitars' Jim Holler about an upcoming performance by the Fredonia Guitar Quartert. The Quartet … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Patricia Briggs from Weeks Gallery Discusses “Warhol Effect” Exhibit
Originally airing Jan. 23, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Patricia Briggs, Director of the Weeks Gallery at Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, NY, about the Warhol Effect. Andy Warhol was one of the most … [Read more...]