Chautauqua County passed 10,000 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend. There was one death and 119 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Friday, August 27th through Sunday, August 29th. This bring the total number of deaths to 163 in Chautauqua County and … [Read more...]
NYS Dept of Health Board Implements COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for All Health Care Workers
A New York State Department of Health board voted unanimously Thursday to implement emergency authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all health care workers in the state, while also removing a planned religious exemption as an alternative to … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Blocks Housing Eviction Moratorium
The Supreme Court blocked President Biden's moratorium on evictions in a 6 to 3 ruling on Thursday. The court previously ruled that the administration couldn’t extend the ban, instituted because of the coronavirus pandemic, past July 31st without … [Read more...]
JCC Announces Spectator Policy for Home Athletic Events
Jamestown Community College has announced its Spectator Policy For Home Athletic Events. JCC Athletics and Recreation Director George Sisson, along with the Jamestown Community College administration, have implemented a new spectator policy for … [Read more...]
JCC Hosting 3 Resource Fairs to Observe International Overdose Awareness Day
Jamestown Community College will be hosting three resource fairs in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. Campus Life Director Kayla Crosby said, “These fairs are a free event to remember people who’ve died from overdose, support … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 26, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about New York's new Governor, Kathy Hochul; the increase in COVID-19 cases and mask requirements, as well as how the county budget process is going. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – August 26, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker about the upcoming new year, having students back in-person, and how the Small Cities Funding lawsuit ruling potentially affects Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Names Brian Benjamin as Lt. Governor Appointment
Govenor Kathy Hochul has named Brian Benjamin as her appointment for Lieutenant Governor. Benjamin previously represented the 30th State Senate District which encompasses much of Harlem. Hochul called Benjamin "a dear friend" and commended his work … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Review Proposals Using American Rescue Plan Funds in September
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a special workshop in September to discuss proposed projects to be funded by the American Rescue Plan. County Executive PJ Wendel, while appearing on WRFA's "Community Matters," said he's been meeting … [Read more...]
State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Pension Costs Going Down
New York's state and local governments will soon pay less in pension costs. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced his office intends to reduce government contribution rates toward New York's $268 billion main pension fund, which covers … [Read more...]
