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Public Referendums Could Overturn Marijuana Dispensary ‘Opt Out’ Efforts

August 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Area residents opposed to the decision by their elected officials to opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries to operate within their municipality have an option to fight back, but only have a limited time period to use it. Under New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, New York State Municipal Home Rule Law, Town of Busti, Town of Carroll, Town of Clymer, Town of Ellicott

Governor Cuomo Loses Second Appeal of Small City School Funding lawsuit

August 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Cuomo has lost his second battle in three months in the Small City School Education Funding case. The New York State Appellate Court has rejected Cuomo's request to appeal a May 27th decision in the small city school case - Maisto versus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Maisto v. New York, New York 3rd Appellate Division, Small City Schools Lawsuit

City Council to Vote on Repealing Housing Court Fee

August 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council reviewed a proposal to repeal a Housing Court fee for those facing code enforcement on properties. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said by repealing the fee, Housing Court Judge will be able to assess fees and penalties … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Housing Court, Tony Dolce

Congressman Reed Issues Statement on Afghanistan

August 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed has issued a statement on the situation in Afghanistan. Reed stated, “The situation in Afghanistan is nothing short of horrifying and is a complete failure of leadership. This Administration made the final decision and executed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency, PJ Wendel, Tom Reed

Dr. Kevin Leman Featured Speaker Today at Marvin House

August 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Award-winning family psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman will be the featured speaker at the Marvin House luncheon today. Dr. Leman is a media personality who has made countless guest appearances on hundreds of radio and TV programs. He has written more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kevin Leman, Marvin House

Majority of Speakers at City Council In Favor of Los Contricantes Car Show

August 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The majority of people, including several city council members, who spoke at Jamestown City Council last night spoke in favor of the Los Contricantes Car Show taking place September 18th in Bergman Park. Excessive noise has been the major concern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Eddie Sundquist, Esteban Cordova, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Jose Sanchez, Los Contrincantes Car Club, Marie Carrubba, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tony Dolce

NYS Assembly Judiciary Committee Will Release Impeachment Report

August 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee has announced it will release a final report of its impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. In a joint statement by Speaker Carl Heastie and Chair Charles Lavine, the committee says it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Carl Heastie, Charles Lavine, Kathy Hochul, New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee

NYS Healthcare Workers Required to be Vaccinated by September 27th

August 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all healthcare workers in New York State will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27th. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Kathy Hochul

Jacob Kindberg Leaving Jamestown Tarp Skunks

August 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Tarp Skunks Director of Business and Sales Operations Jacob Kindberg has announced he's leaving the organization. Board of Managers Chairman Russ Diethrick stated "Jamestown Community Baseball LLC is honored to have been part of Jacob … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jacob Kindberg, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Russ Diethrick

Jamestown Schools Classes In-Person, Masks Required Indoors

August 16, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will be bringing students back in-person and require wearing masks this Fall. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in a video statement released Friday that students will be coming back five days a week with full days, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Health

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