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Community Matters

Community Matters is a half-hour public affairs program airing every Thursday evening at 5 p.m. on WRFA-LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown, N.Y.

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Community Matters - Chautauqua County Clerk Debate -...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/31

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.

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01:00:47

Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/27

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.

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01:18:28

Community Matters - No Kings Rally - October 18, 2025

Community Matters ·

2025/10/21

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.

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01:25:54

Community Matters - City Council Meet The Candidates...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/17

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.

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00:13:48

Community Matters - Justin Hubbard On No Kings Rally...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/16

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.

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00:32:29

Community Matters - 2026 City of Jamestown Budget...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/10

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

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00:38:36

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - October 9, 2025

Community Matters ·

2025/10/10

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.

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00:09:15

Community Matters - Jamestown National Coming Out Day...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/10

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.

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00:21:14

Community Matters - Jamestown Public Schools Literacy...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/03

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.

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00:22:02

Community Matters - 2026 Proposed Executive Budget...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/03

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.

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00:12:09

Community Matters - Chautauqua County Humane Society...

Community Matters ·

2025/10/03

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.

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00:59:22

Community Matters - PJ Wendel - September 25, 2025

Community Matters ·

2025/09/29

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

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00:27:49

Community Matters - Amy Rohler - September 18, 2025

Community Matters ·

2025/09/19

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.

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00:15:17

Community Matters - Domestic Violence Awareness Month...

Community Matters ·

2025/09/19

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.

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00:06:19

Community Matters - Chuck Schumer - September 18, 2025

Community Matters ·

2025/09/19

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.

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00:41:02

Community Matters - Kevin Whitaker - September 11, 2025

Community Matters ·

2025/09/12

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.

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00:15:04

Community Matters - Anthony Merchant - September 11,...

Community Matters ·

2025/09/12

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.

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00:39:37

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - September 4, 2025

Community Matters ·

2025/09/05

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

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00:09:36

Community Matters - YWCA Jamestown Book Club -...

Community Matters ·

2025/09/05

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.

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00:12:05

Community Matters - Chautauqua County Humane Society...

Community Matters ·

2025/09/05

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

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