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High Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Damage Trees

January 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

High winds could cause power outages and tree damage here in Chautauqua County over the next day. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a High Wind Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie Counties. Gusts upward of 50 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: High Wind Warning, National Grid, National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York State Thruway Authority

Councilmembers Voice Concern Over Bike Lane That Would Eliminate Parking On One Side of East 2nd St.

January 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown City Council members voice concerns about a proposal to eliminate parking on one side of East Second Street in order to add bike lanes. Under the proposal, the city would request the state install a dedicated bike lane on the eastbound … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bike Lanes, Brent Sheldon, Complete Streets Initiative, East Second Street, electric bike, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Randy Daversa

Protect Your Wallet When Signing Up For Gym Memberships

January 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Those signing up for gym memberships as part of New Year's resolutions are being offered tips to protect their wallet. The New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection said people should be aware of gym fees that can become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Division of Consumer Protection

Michael Burham Sentenced For Kidnapping, Escape From Warren County Jail

January 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Michael Burham has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping a Pennsylvania couple and escaping from the Warren County Jail. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced that Burham was sentenced to 3 1/2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Jamestown Police Department, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Pennsylvania State Police, Warren County Jail

More Than 3 Million Senior Citizens in NYS Now Have Cap On Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs

January 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio 4 Comments

More than three million senior citizens in New York State now have a cap on total out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said this is part of the Inflation Reduction Act. He said there is now an annual cap … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, prescription drugs

City Council To Review Proposal To Eliminate Parking On Southside of East 2nd St. For Bike Lane

January 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a proposal to eliminate parking on one side of East Second Street in order to add a bike lane. According to the staff report, the city is requesting the State in their upcoming 2025 East Second Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bike Lanes, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, East Second Street, Jamestown City Council, New York State Department of Transportation, Spring Street Parking Ramp

14 Projects Receive $242,000 In Grants From Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

January 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

14 projects across Chautauqua County are receiving $242,000 in grants from the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. The grants go to economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Chautauqua County Fair, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Dream It Do It Advance Manufacturing Program, Dream It Do It WNY, Hartley Park Waterfront Revitalization and Improvement Project, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Village of Lakewood

NYS Law Bans Use Of Certain Pesticides To Protect Pollinators, Other Wildlife

January 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new state law bans the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides in order to protect pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law, known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The legislation restricts the use of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, neonicotinoid pesticides, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, The Birds and Bees Protection Act, U.S. Department of Agriculture

[LISTEN] Your Spending Swap With John Cross – Ep 24 – Best Listener Questions of 2023 PART 1

January 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, John Cross, Your Spending Swap, Your Spending Swap With John Cross

[LISTEN] CHQ Chamber Chats: Nick and Mikayla Certo (Crown Street Roasting Company) – January 2024

January 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber Chats is a monthly podcast presented by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, featuring business owners and Entrepreneurs from throughout the Chautauqua Region to introduce who they area and help to offer insight into their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, CHQ Chamber Chats, Crown Street Roasting, Dan Heitzenrater

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