WRFA's Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Thursday, Sept. 16 - including the latest news on COVID-19 in Chautauqua County and around New York State, and also the recently proposed congressional … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Robb Jones, Host of 3rd St Garage and WRFA CAB Chair – Sept. 16, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Robb Jones, host of the Third Street Garage radio program and chair of the WRFA Community Advisory Board, during the 2021 Fall Pledge Week. … [Read more...]
State Independent Redistricting Commission Democrats, Republicans Release Two Proposed Maps
Members of the commission tasked with drawing new legislative boundaries for federal House seats and the state Senate and Assembly on Wednesday said they were unable to agree on one set of maps. So Democrats and Republicans each issued their own … [Read more...]
Universal Mask Requirements for Child Care and Day Care Centers Start Today in NYS
Universal mask requirements for child care and day care centers in New York State begins today. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Wednesday due to the recent surge in COVID-19 infections statewide. The requirement applies to New York … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces EMTs to be Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Kathy Hochul announced EMTs will be authorized to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to increase vaccinations and prepare for booster shots upon FDA approval. Hochul has directed the State Department of Health to authorize basic … [Read more...]
Sherman Business Given OK to Set Up Composting Facility with State Regs on Food Scraps Changing
With a State law looming January 1st that requires businesses to donate edible food or recycle food scraps, a Sherman business has finally been given the greenlight to start up a composting facility. County Legislator Bill Ward said Slab City … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – September 15, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Wednesday, Sept. 15 - including the latest on COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County, as well as a federal judge's decision to delay the state's vaccination policy for … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Blocks Medical Worker Vaccine Mandate in NYS
A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York State from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated because the state’s mandate disallowed religious … [Read more...]
Michael Haines Honored with George Ritzer Memorial Labor Award
The Jamestown AFL-CIO Area Central Labor Council recognized IBEW 106 Membership Development Organizer Michael Haines with the George Ritzer Memorial Labor Award. Local union leaders and elected officials gathered for a ceremony at the Northwest Arena … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payments Nearly Doubled
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Emergency Rental Assistance Program payments have nearly doubled in the past three weeks. The program enables tenants at risk for eviction to stay in their homes and helps landlords recoup unpaid rent. Beginning … [Read more...]
