WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his State of the County, including how some county departments are being restructured. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Josiah Lamp – February 24, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah Lamp about a grant they received to bring a women's homeless shelter to Jamestown. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Tom Reed Weekly Media Call – February 23, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed discussed the Russia-Ukraine Invasion in his weekly media call on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. … [Read more...]
AP: Russian Troops on Outskirts of Kyiv, Biden Announces New Sanctions Against Russia
The Associated Press reports Russian troops are on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Friday as explosions were heard before dawn and gunfire as reported in several areas. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Kyiv “could well be … [Read more...]
JPD Looking for Suspects Who Fled Traffic Stop in Stolen Car
Jamestown Police are asking for the public's help in locating the people driving a stolen car who fled a traffic stop. JPD said officers stopped a car with two men inside around 1:40 Thursday afternoon on West Sixth and Clinton Streets, but the … [Read more...]
Hochul Announces Creation of Cyber Security Operations Center
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced formation of a Joint Security Operations Center to oversee cyber security across the state. The center, which will be based in Brooklyn, will serve as the nerve center for joint local, state and federal cyber … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Announces Free Kids Admission for ‘Family Field Trips’
New York State kids can visit the National Comedy Center for free now through spring break. The NCC announced “Family Field Trips” where children and teens age 17 and under will be admitted for free with an accompanying adult paying admission now … [Read more...]
County Distributing COVID-19 Tests in Mayville on Sunday
The County will be distributing free COVID-19 tests this Sunday in Mayville. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Office of Emergency Services are holding a drive-thru event to distribute the free COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits from 1 to … [Read more...]
Deadline for Seniors to Apply for Enhanced STAR Exemption March 1
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding seniors that the deadline to apply for the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1. To be eligible for the 2022 Enhanced STAR property tax exemption, seniors must: - … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Announces New Director for Dunkirk Clinic
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has announced a new director for its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Dunkirk. Tamie Gates Coleman has worked for Chautauqua County since 2006 and joined the Department of Mental … [Read more...]
