Fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge also begins May 1. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said walleye are now found in more than 140 waters from all the major watersheds of the state, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joseph Grice
Local artist Joseph Grice stopped by the WRFA studios to talk with Anthony Merchant about an upcoming open house at his art studio, preparing work for a new exhibit at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, what the organization (or chaos) of an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Mikey Erg
One of New Jersey's finest Mikey Erg talked with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about his upcoming show in Fredonia with Mikey Erg Band and Doc Hopper, the coolness of Scott Reynolds of ALL being from Chautauqua County, working with Steve Albini last year, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 27, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides more information about the Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chuck Schumer – April 27, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer shares concerns about the House Republican debt ceiling plan. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Tentative State Budget Deal
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tentative deal on the 2024 State Budget. According to reports by WXXI, Hochul called the news conference after Senate and Assembly members left the Capitol for the weekend, saying that there were too many … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Law Providing Property Tax Exemption For Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
A local law that gives volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers a break on property taxes has been approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The local law provides a 10% exemption on real property taxes for volunteers who have … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Applauding County Legislature’s Approval of $1 Million for Jefferson Project
Chautauqua Institution is applauding the County Legislature's approval of funding for the Jefferson Project. The approval of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to continue research in 2020 has received $4 million in funding from Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Unemployment Rates Move Downward for March 2023
Unemployment rates are moving downward in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for March 2023. The New York State Department of Labor reports Chautauqua's rate for March was 4.2% compared with 4.7% in February and 4.3% in March 2022. Cattaraugus … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative
The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]
