WRFA’s Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Tuesday, September 21, including a recap of the Jamestown City Council Work Session from Monday night. … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Proposal on Medicare Advantage Plan
Jamestown City Council heard more about an agreement to allow Medicare-eligible city retirees to voluntarily move to a Medicare Advantage plan. Council member-at-large Jeff Russell said he was part of a committee made up of representatives from … [Read more...]
County Democratic Candidates Release Election Platform
The eleven democratic candidates running for county offices in Chautauqua County have issued a joint platform for the November election. The platform focuses on six areas to improve county government: Taxes/Fiscal Responsibility, Management, … [Read more...]
JRC Director Frank Besse to be Speaker at Marvin House this Wednesday
The Marvin House monthly lunch speaker for September will be Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse. Besse will speak following a noon luncheon this Wednesday. Besse has been a small business owner, starting a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Medicare Advantage Plan, Hear ARP Plan Input
A voluntary plan to move Medicare-eligible city retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan will be reviewed by Jamestown City Council tonight. The staff report states plan was developed over the last eight months by a City Health Insurance Committee … [Read more...]
County Executive Candidate Green Criticizes County For Not Holding Public Meetings On ARP Funds
Democratic candidate for County Executive Norm Green criticized Chautauqua County leaders on their process for how to spend $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan monies. Green, speaking before the County Legislature's Audit & Control Committee … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Joins Lawsuit Against Universal Mask Requirements
State Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit filed in State Supreme Court challenging the underlying authority of a universal mask mandate for public and private schools. Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Health Department delivered the … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Additional $25 Million in ‘Nourish New York’ Monies for Emergency Food Providers
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a fourth round of the Nourish New York program will be funded this month in recognition of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is observed each September to raise awareness about food insecurity and bolster the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – September 17, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Thursday, Sept. 17 - including city council member Grant Olson's announcement he will not serve on the city council next year, even if he wins another term in this … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Small Business Development Center JCC – September 16, 2021
It's National Small Business Week this week. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Small Business Development Center at JCC Director Courtney Curatolo about small business here in Chautauqua County and the many services offered for aspiring … [Read more...]
