Community Matters

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.

The Jamestown School Board received an update on the district’s new literacy program from JPS Instruction and School Improvement Assistant Superintendent Tina Sandstrom and Literacy Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Aaron at their September 23, 2025 meeting.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel presented his proposed 2026 Executive Budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature on September 24, 2025. We bring you that presentation here.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has two big events taking place during the month of October. We learn more from Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia and Community Outreach & Education Coordinator Amanda Sublett.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses details about his proposed 2026 executive budget.

The United Way of Chautauqua County has kicked off its annual campaign to raise $1.7 million for 46 programs across 38 agencies. Executive Director Amy Rohler tells us more.

There are a number of activities taking place during the month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness month. We hear more about them from Project Crossroads representatives from the Jamestown Police Department.

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is demanding action to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that are set to expire this month that he says will raise healthcare costs for thousands of New Yorkers.

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker tells us how the beginning of the school year is going including the status of capital projects and New York State's Portrait of a Graduate program.

WRFA celebrates its 21st Birthday on Saturday, September 13, 2025. WRFA GM Anthony Merchant tells us all about a fundraiser that's taking place that day that will feature live, local music and more.

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks about housing in terms of housing court and rezoning efforts in Jamestown with Mayor Kim Ecklund.

The YWCA Jamestown is starting a Social Justice Book Club in October that will focus on the book, "White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better” by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has opportunities for free adoptions during the month of September. Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia tells us more.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses a new behavioral health and addiction treatment center that’s looking to go into the former Lakeshore Hospital and more.

Jamestown High School Principal Allyson Smith presented to the Jamestown School Board on August 26, 2025 how the state ban on internet enabled devices in the school will be handled.

The annual Jamestown Labor Day Fest will take place on Sunday, August 31st at Bergman Park and there are some changes in store for this year’s event. We learn more from Collaborative Children's Solutions’ Pat Smeraldo.

The National Comedy Center cut the ribbon on August 9, 2025 on an exhibit featuring Joan Rivers’ legendary joke file. The ceremony featured Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson and Kelly Carlin, daughter of George Carlin.

We bring you the panel discussion held by CHQ Chamber with Chautauqua County’s State Senator, State Assemblyman, and County Executive.

We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about proposed zoning changes and updates to the noise ordinance

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has free adoption opportunities these next two months in addition to two events in October.

We talk with organizers of the Chautauqua County History Expo which will take place Saturday, August 23 at the Fluvanna Community Church.

We talk with National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson about the upcoming Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and about the cancellation of the Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert.