WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the current surge in COVID-19 cases and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Geise – January 27, 2022
We'll hear Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise present the IDA's 2021 annual report to the CCIDA board on January 25, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – January 27, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed has resumed his weekly media calls. We'll bring you this week's update from the Representative for the 23rd District. … [Read more...]
With the IRS Under a Backlog, Taxpayers Encouraged to Submit Tax Returns as Soon as Possible
With the IRS suffering a backlog of cases, Congressman Tom Reed is encouraging residents to get their tax returns filed as soon as possible. Reed, in his weekly media call, said January 24 was the first day taxpayers could file and that he … [Read more...]
NYS Lawmakers to Take Over Redistricting Process
New York state lawmakers will take control of the state's redistricting process this year after a commission failed to reach an agreement on district boundaries for the state Senate, Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives. Senate Majority … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Introduces Legislation Eliminating ‘Duty To Retreat’ Clause
State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation to eliminate the “duty to retreat” clause from New York self-defense statutes. Under this measure, citizens who are justified in using deadly force to defend themselves would be immune from … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Residents Asked to Fill out Community Health Assessment Survey
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is asking residents to fill out a Community Health Assessment. The survey is to gather information about Chautauqua County’s current health status, needs, and issues. The department … [Read more...]
SUNY Transcripts No Longer Withheld for Students With Outstanding Balances
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the State University of New York Board of Trustees has ended the practice of withholding transcripts from students with outstanding balances, effective immediately. Hochul said, "While I am proud that SUNY … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Legislation to Allow Voting By Absentee Due to COVID-19
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. This legislation continues to allow New Yorkers to request an absentee ballot during the pandemic where there is a risk of … [Read more...]
Not Enough Signatures Block Motion Supporting Best Practices to Overcome COVID-19 From Coming to Floor
While a motion in support of best practices to overcome COVID-19 failed to receive enough signatures to come to the floor, it garnered an hour's worth of public comment at Wednesday's Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. The motion proposed by … [Read more...]
