Community Matters

The 43rd Annual Jamestown Labor Day Fest will take place this Sunday, September 1st at Bergman Park. We learn about all the activities that will take place, including who is being honored with this year's George Ritzer Labor Award from Collaborative Children's Solutions owner Pat Smeraldo.

The Chautauqua County Homeless Coalition held a meeting on August 20, 2024 with around 100 people in attendance to discuss a recent point-in-time count of the county's homeless as well as an update by local organizations on their efforts around homelessness.

As the start of a new school year looms, we sit down with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker to discuss what's in store for the 2024-25 year.

Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon tell us about a traveling exhibit coming to the Center, Constitution Day's speaker, and more.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is getting ready for September's Walk 4 Paws. Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia gives us all the details.

We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about the Emergency Declaration over homeless encampments and more.

The 32nd Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Fest is underway in downtown Jamestown and we caught up with National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson about everything that will be going on.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project manager Dr. Marion Divers presented on the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration effort to the Chautauqua County Legislature at their July 24, 2024 meeting.

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; the State Department of Environmental Conservation officials, and experts from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Integrated Pest Management program provide an update on actions residents can take to manage the invasive pest, Spotted Lanternfly.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendels gives an update on economic development news in the county, and more.

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Tim Scoma, who is opening Jamestown's first Cannabis dispensary.

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has rebranded as "CHQ Chamber." We spoke with Chamber President & CEO Dan Heitzenrater about that.

Collaborative Children's Solutions has a variety of events over the next several weeks, including the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament. We learn more from CCS Owner Pat Smeraldo.

We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about splash pads, the Chadakoin River, the proposed Rental Inspection Ordinance, and more.

We bring you a portion of the 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony held at Cassadaga Valley High School featuring Congressman Nick Langworthy.

We talk about how to keep our pets safe this July with Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia.

We take a virtual news tour around the county with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss all the latest that's happened during the month of June.

We bring you two presentations from the Chautauqua Lake Symposium that was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024. One will be from officials from the State Department of Environmental Conservation and the other from a member of the Jefferson Project.

The Jamestown Juneteenth celebration will take place from Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 16. We learn more from organizer and City Council member Regina Brackman.

The James Prendergast Library is getting ready for this Third Annual Block Party and Summer Reading program. Assistant Library Manager Jennifer Champ tells us more.

A River Revival will be taking place at McCrea Point Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

The Chautauqua County Legislature is reviewing Agricultural District 8 this year, which includes the City of Jamestown. We bring you the presentation by Chautauqua County Junior Planner Lauren Sharp to Jamestown City Council on June 3, 2024.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the State of the City as well as the nearly $3 million shortfall the city is facing in this year's budget.

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's annual "Give Big CHQ" day of philanthropy will take place June 13, 2024. Community Impact Officer Liz Jones tells us more.

Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia talks about fostering and events the Society will be at this month.