Community Matters

The Trump Administration announced this week that they have frozen $10 billion in child care subsidies and services in five Democratic controlled states, including New York. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference to discuss the issue and answer questions about what can be done.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has a family movie night planned this month and something special in February for Valentine’s Day. Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia fills us in.

The Robert H. Jackson Center is recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials as well as the Center’s own 25th anniversary. President Kristan McMahon tells us more.

Jamestown City Council learned what rates are going up as well as new fees in 2026 during a presentation from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU General Manager David Leathers led off the discussion.

Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the 2024 audit to Jamestown City Council members on December 15, 2025.

The Jamestown School Board heard a presentation at its December 16, 2025 meeting from JPS’ Human Resource department about how HR is working to communicate more effectively with JPS staff.

The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame recently announced the eight individuals will be inducted in February. We sat down with Hall of Fame President Randy Anderson to talk about each of the honorees.

The 101st Annual A Capella Vespers will be performed on December 14 and 21, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Jamestown. The JHS Madrigals, as conducted by Lauren Scharf, gave a preview of the concert to the Jamestown School Board on December 2, 2025.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about the 2026 City budget, a reimbursement from New York State, and the City’s application to the state to try to win another $10 million in funding from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church has a variety of events and celebrations planned during the month of December leading up to Christmas.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is hoping you'll consider adopting this holiday season.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses his plans for his next term in office, including discussions on municipal mergers.

The Empty Bowl event returns Saturday, December 6th to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Jamestown Farmers Market’s Nick Weith and Pearl City Clay House’s Deb Eck tell us more.

Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a virtual press conference on Tuesday, November 11 to talk about the soon-to-be-ended federal shutdown. Reporters also had the opportunity to ask him about other topics.

While the refugee program is essentially on hold in the United States, a new agreement has been struck between the New Neighbors Coalition and Journey’s End of Buffalo. We bring you that discussion on providing long-term integration services to refugees and immigrants in Jamestown here.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2026 City budget, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' budget, and more.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society gives an update about how the Pet Expo and Meowsquerade went and talks about Cat Video Fest coming to The Reg

The League of Women Voters in Chautauqua County held a debate on October 14, 2025 between the two candidates for Chautauqua County Clerk. The debate was held at the Robert H. Jackson Center in downtown Jamestown.

WRFA, joined by media partners the Post-Journal and Media One Group, held a debate for the candidates for Chautauqua County Executive on October 16, 2025.

The Jamestown Justice Coalition held a No Kings Rally on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Dow Park. The rally was one of 2,700 in the United States. It featured JJC Coordinator Justin Hubbard, Sydney Smith, and 23rd Congressional District Candidate Aaron Gies as speakers.

WRFA, joined by media partners the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, held a forum for candidates running for Jamestown City Council on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Justice Coalition Coordinator Justin Hubbard about the No Kings Rally planned in Jamestown for Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presents her proposed 2026 City Budget on October 8, 2025.

The day before the 2026 budget presentation, we sat down with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund to talk about her proposed spending plan and other issues.

Jamestown Pride, PFLAG Chautauqua, and the Knights of Enchanted Dreams are teaming up to present a National Coming Out Day event on Sunday, October 12 in downtown Jamestown.