MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health department is reporting one new death due to COVID-19 and 64 new cases as of Wednesday. That's according to the latest information on the county's COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboard also reports there were … [Read more...]
County Officials Begin Discussion on Expected Marijuana Legalization in New York State
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Health held its monthly meeting Thursday and near the end of the session Jamestown legislator Elisabeth Rankin had asked if health officials had any thoughts on the renewed call to legalize recreational … [Read more...]
Jamestown Native Sirianni Named Head Coach of Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA - For the first time in county history, a Chautauqua County native is the head coach of an NFL Football team. The Philadelphia Eagles announced this afternoon that Jamestown native and Southwestern Central School graduate Nick … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Jan. 21, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers update on the COVID-19 situation in the county - including how the vaccination effort is going and what eligible residents should know if they are waiting to be vaccinated. Plus he offers thoughts on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: Jan. 21, 2021
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce talks with WRFA to give an update on some issues and initiatives facing the city and council. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – Jan. 19, 2021 Conference Call
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media to share his thoughts on upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden while also answering questions from the media. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Adds Domestic Violence Comfort Dog to Police Force
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has announced the newest member of the police force - Hope, an 8 week-old yellow lab, who will serve as the department’s first comfort dog. The Police Department was inspired by other departments around … [Read more...]
County Reports Three New COVID-19 Related Deaths, 847 Known Active Cases
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting three new deaths due to COVID-19 during the past four days. That's according to the county's COVID-19 dashboard that was updated Tuesday afternoon, reporting a total of 50 total … [Read more...]
Governor Outlines 2022 Budget, Calls on Federal Government to Provide $15 Billion in Aid
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined his annual budget proposal Tuesday, saying New York is facing a crossroads and only assistance from the federal government will help to keep the state moving forward. The governor actually presented two … [Read more...]
Reed Places Blame of Vaccination Distribution Problems Squarely on Cuomo Administration
WASHINGTON - Frustration continues to mount across New York State when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccination effort. County officials from across New York raised concerns about Governor the state's vaccination rollout, which includes a clunky … [Read more...]
