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Gov. Hochul Signs New Democrat-Drawn Congressional Map

February 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map on Wednesday. The Associated Press reports the new map gives Democrats a modest boost in a few battleground districts, helping their candidates in a heavily contested election … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congressional Redistricting, Hakeem Jeffries, John Faso, Kathy Hochul, Marc Molinaro, New York Independent Redistricting Commission, Rob Ortt, Tom Suozzi

Westfield Republican Announces Candidacy for 150th State Assembly District Seat

February 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Westfield Republican who works in the County District Attorney's Office has announced his candidacy for the 150th State Assembly District. Andrew Molitor is a First Assistant District Attorney and has 10 years experience as a prosecutor. He's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Republican Committee, Doug Essek, Michael Bobseine

NY Conference of Italian American State Legislators Accepting Scholarship Applications

February 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 college scholarships. Two academic and two athletic scholarships are available to residents of the 57th Senate District who are current college … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators

Erie Man Dies In Car Crash in Town of Harmony

February 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An Erie, Pennsylvania man died in a car crash in the town of Harmony late Monday afternoon. New York State Police report the car driven by 20-year old Alaa Mohammad Al Zoubi of Erie on Panama Steadman Road went off the road and hit multiple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abdulnaser Al Hamwi, Alaa Mohammad Al Zoubi, New York State Police, Town of Harmony

CCIDA Provides Financial Support For Redevelopment of Silver Creek High School Property

February 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A project to remove and redevelop the former Silver Creek High School has received financial support from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The IDA Board approved on Tuesday a 30-year PILOT agreement as well as sales tax and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Park Grove Realty, Restore New York, Silver Creek, Silver Creek school, Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc, STEL

Rand Machine Awarded $47 Million U.S. Army Contract

February 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Falconer manufacturer has been awarded a $47 million contract with the U.S. Army. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the 5-year contract is with Premier Precision Machining, also known as Rand Machine. It is for aviation suspension lugs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nick Langworthy, Premier Precision Machining, Rand Machine Products Inc., U.S. Army

Deer Population Issue Could Get Another Look In City of Jamestown

February 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The deer population issue could be getting another look in the City of Jamestown. Resident Robert Sisley, speaking at City Council's voting session Monday night, said the deer problem in his neighborhood has been getting worse, citing over 30 deer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Ice Rink, Andrew Faulkner, Brent Sheldon, City of Jamestown, Deer Population, Fletcher Elementary School, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Deer Management Group, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, Jones Memorial Park, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Randy Daversa, Robert Sisley, Russ Bonfiglio, Scott Axelson, Tony Dolce, Town of Busti, Town of Ellicott, Town of Kiantone

Total 2023 Sales Tax Revenues Fall Just Shy Of Budgeted Amount for City

February 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Total sales tax revenues fell short of what was budgeted in 2023 for the City of Jamestown. Mayor Kim Ecklund said fourth quarter sales tax revenues for 2023 were $2,099,540 with total revenues for 2023 at $8,522,825. She said that represents a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, 2024 City Budget, City of Jamestown, Kim Ecklund, Sales Tax

Jamestown City Rec Youth Baseball Sign Ups Set For March 6, 12

February 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced two sign-up dates for the City Recreation Youth Baseball League. Youth ages 7 to 12 can sign up from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 and from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Rec Baseball League, Jamestown Parks, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

WIVB: Randall Rolison Sentenced For Up To 40 Years For Killing Teen, Woman

February 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WIVB reports a Jamestown man has been sentenced to 13 to 40 years in jail after hitting and killing a teenage pedestrian, and then hitting and killing another woman while out on bail for the first crash. Randall Rolison was sentenced Monday in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fatal Crash, Lexy Hughan, Linda Kraemer, Randall Rolison

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