WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) are expressing their concern and disappointment with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) after learning it plans to terminate a contract involving the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
County Health Officials Remind Residents to Avoid Exposure to Harmful UV Rays this Summer
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention encourage everyone to protect your skin today and every day. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber from Mental Health Association, May 2016
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 26, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Huber, CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, to get an update on his organization’s … [Read more...]
GOP Challenger to Congressman Reed Fails to Receive Enough Support for Primary
ALBANY - The Southern Tier man who made an effort to challenge Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) for the Republican Party endorsement did not have enough support to force a party primary. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Events Planned for Jamestown, Surrounding Area
JAMESTOWN - The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is trying to find all current and former Jamestown area residents that served in the United States Armed Forces. The council is inviting all active duty service members and veterans to take part … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drinking and Driving During Holiday Weekend
ALBANY - Memorial Day weekend is upon us. While they day marks a solemn occasion to pause and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in defense of our country, it also is the unofficial start of summer, with various events and activities set … [Read more...]
WNY Soldier May Soon See Name on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
WASHINGTON - A family from Chautauqua County may soon see one of their relatives get the recognition he deserves for serving his country. U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer Wednesday announced that he is introducing an amendment to the National … [Read more...]
Plumb Calls Out Reed for Attacking His Service to the Country
JAMESTOWN - The Democratic Candidate for New York’s 23rd Congressional District isn’t buying Congressman Tom Reed’s (R-Corning) explanation for criticizing his military service to the country. Earlier this week Reed offered an explanation of why … [Read more...]
Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Open Studio Tour
JAMESTOWN - Area artists from North Shore Arts Alliance will showcase their work in a new show in 3rd on 3rd Gallery at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. The show opens with a public artists reception on Friday at 7 p.m. and continues through June … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Julie Davidson from WCA Discusses High Blood Pressure
Originally airing Thursday, May 19, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample discusses high blood pressure with Julie Davidson from WCA Hospital as part of High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. … [Read more...]