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Reed Weighs in on Marijuana Legalization Issue as Justice Department Pushes for Renewed Enforcement, Prosecution

January 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions outraged the legal cannabis industry last week when he rescinded the Cole Memo, which allowed states to implement their own marijuana laws without fear of federal interference. Now, another pot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cole Memo, Department of Justice, Jeff Sessions, Marijuana, Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment, Tom Reed, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Full Media Release from Walmart Regarding the Closure of Jamestown Sam’s Club

January 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday night, Walmart Corporate Communications sent out a media release regarding the closure of the Jamestown Sam's Club (Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY). Earlier on Thursday, employees at the local store were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, Patrick McLaughlin, Sam's Club, Walmart

Rock and Roll Rundown – January 11 to January 18, 2018

January 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown,NY. THU JAN 11 Trinity Guitars Back Room Radio Hour ft. the Claire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Rock n' Roll Rundown

Walmart Officials Confirms Sam’s Club in West Ellicott to Close on Jan. 26

January 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

UPDATE [Jan. 11, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.]: Walmart has confirmed that it will be closing its Sam's Club Store in West Ellicott at the end of January. Phillip Keene Director, Corporate Communications for Walmart/Sam's Club, provided the following … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Sam's Club

Flood Watch Issued for Chautauqua County, Most of WNY

January 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - With Chautauqua County expected to receive heavy rain and rising temperatures today, local and state officials are reminding residents to be prepared for potential flooding. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Flood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Emergency Services, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Public Facilities, Flood Watch, George Borrello, National Weather Service

New York State Police to Start Using Drones as Part of Law Enforcement Efforts

January 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - State police in western New York will be among the first across New York State to use drone technology to assist with law enforcement efforts. That’s according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced on Wednesday the launch of the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, New York State Police, State Police Unmanned Aerial System

Reed, Problem Solvers Caucus Discuss Infrastructure Spending Plan

January 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says one of his top priorities for 2018 is to focus on securing funding to address aging infrastructure across the country, including here in the New York State 23rd congressman … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, House of Representatives, Infrastructure, Problem Solvers Caucus, Tom Reed

[LISTEN] Tom Reed Conference Call – January 9, 2017

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media during his weekly conference call on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Among the items discussed is his agenda for 2018, which includes a bill to address infrastructure funding, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Congress, House of Representatives, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform, Tom Reed

MAST, Chamber President Congratulates New City Council, Voices Concern of Mayoral Appointments

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

[Editors Note: This story was revised on Jan. 12, 2018 to correct the details regarding how a member of the JLDC board of directors can be appointed, both under the original bylaws and under the new bylaws.  WRFA had incorrectly stated the rules … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, John Zabrodsky, Justin Hanft, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Marie Carrubba, Sam Teresi, Tim Smeal, Todd Tranum

Jury Selection in Haffa Retrial Underway in Mayville

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The jury selection is now underway in Chautauqua County Court for the retrial of the Cheektowaga man accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputy. According to the Post-Journal, no one was seated on Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Justin Haffa, Ned Barone

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