Community Matters

Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, Jamestown Justice Coordinator Justin Hubbard, and County Jail Warden Matt Stuczynski comprised the panel for a public discussion on law enforcement and justice held at the Robert H Jackson Center January 13, 2025.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is celebrating its 120th Anniversary. We learn more about their plans for this year from Fundraising & Communication Director Brian Papalia.

Robert Brooks, a man incarcerated in Marcy Correctional Facility near Utica, died in custody after being beat to death, allegedly by Correction Officers. While no arrests have been made in the case, New York State has fired 14 workers in connection with the case. Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone will be leading a discussion along with the YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition on Ja...

We look back now on Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund's first year leading the city in the top executive position.

We talk with representatives from the Jamestown Tarp Skunks about their new team manager and new programming for the upcoming 2025 season.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the results of the Jamestown Airport Market Study, possible plans to move county offices to the Chautauqua Mall and more.

We visit with Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame President Randy Anderson about the 2024 inductees to the Hall of Fame.

Jamestown Public Schools are in the process of choosing a new math curriculum. We hear the presentation from teachers and administration to the Jamestown School Board on December 3, 2024 here.

We learn more about a $29.9 million grant received by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to build and operate an open access fiber network.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church is holding the 3rd Annual Empty Bowl event on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the 2025 City Budget, updates in the Fire Department, and the City's Holiday Lights Contest.

The Jamestown High School Madrigals perform a selection of songs for the Jamestown School Board at their meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has a special anniversary coming up in January.

The New Neighbors Coalition program at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jamestown will be helping new neighbors celebrate their first Thanksgiving this Thursday. We also will learn about programs the Coalition has planned in December.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Brian Papalia fills us in on events happening in November including the Cat Video screening at the Reg Lenna Center For the Arts.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the election results, economic development news, and more.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2025 budget, gives an update on the city roof project, and more.

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed 2025 County Budget, Hurricane Relief, Chautauqua Lake and more.

We bring you the 150th State Assembly Candidate Debate between Democrat Mike Bobseine and Republican Andrew Molitor that aired live on WRFA on October 10, 2024.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presented her 2025 Executive Budget on October 8. We'll learn more about that spending plan as well as talk about some updates on the homelessness issue.

The United Ways of Chautauqua County have their annual campaign underway. We learn more about this year's campaign and how you can support the agency.

The James Prendergast Library is bring back its "Haunted Library" event for a third year. Special Projects and Facility Manager Jennifer Champ tells us what's in store.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia tells us about the CCHS and Community Through Hockey event on October 5, cats available for adoption, and the agency's new Executive Director.

We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his proposed 2025 executive budget.

The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition co-sponsored a conversation on the unhoused on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center.