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Chautauqua County Legislature Elections to Feature Nine Contested Races in November

July 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - Thursday was the deadline for candidates to hand in their petitions to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections in order to to run for office in the 2017 general election. This year’s election features races for several local offices, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 Election, Bob Scudder, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Executive, Chautauqua County Executive Race, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Chuck Nazzaro, Dan Pavlock, Dave Reinhardt, David Himelein, David Wilfong, Elisabeth Rankin, Ella Ames, Frank Besse, Gary Cerne, George Borrello, Jay Gould, Jeri Ann Simora, John Davis, John Hemmer, Kevin Muldowney, Kevin O'Connell, Larry Barmore, Laurel Adams, LeeAnn Lazarony, Lisa Vanstrom, Mark Odell, Mark Tarbrake, Mike Ferguson, Paul Whitford, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Robert Bankoski, Robert Dando, Ron Lemon, Terry Niebel, Terry Walker, Tommy Roque, Vince Horrigan

Six Candidates for Three At-Large Seats Highlight 2017 Jamestown City Council Elections

July 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - All voters in the city of Jamestown will have a decision to make when it's time to choose members of the Jamestown City Council during the November election. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, 14 candidates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 Election, Andrew Liuzzo, Board of Elections, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, George Spitale, Greg Rabb, Jamestown City Council, Jim Walton, Joseph Scapelitte, Kim Ecklund, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Michael Laurin, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert, Vicki James

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017 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 JUL 13 Bogarts - Lakewood Village Gazebo - Lakewood FRI … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

Fire at Local LGBTQ Establishment, Arson is Suspected

July 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A fire reportedly broke out early Thursday at Sneakers bar, located at the corner of Harrison and Institute Streets in Jamestown. Reports on social media say the Jamestown Fire Department was called to the establishment around 2:30 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Fire, Jamestown Police Department, Sneakers

Congressman Reed Not Willing to Predict Outcome of Senate Majority’s Healthcare Proposal

July 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leaders are trotting out their new, but reeling, health care bill and angling toward a showdown vote next week amid signs that they have lots of work ahead to win over GOP lawmakers or face a resounding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, American Health Care Act, Andrew Cuomo, Barack Obama, Congress, Healthcare, House of Representatives, Medicaid, Mitch McConnell, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

Mayville Man Arrested for DWAI in Wyoming County Fatal Crash

July 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

VARYSBURG, NY - A Chautauqua County man is accused of driving while on drugs leading up to a deadly crash this past weekend in Wyoming County. State police say two motorcycles with two people on each bike were riding on Route 20A near Route 98 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Driving While Ability Impaired, Fatal Crash, Joshua Huntress, Motorcycle Accident, New York State Police

Ruiz Hearing Rescheduled for July 18

July 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - The hearing for the Dunkirk Woman accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend last week has been adjourned until next week in Dunkirk City Court. 28-year-old Rebecca Ruiz was charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk City Court, Homicide, James Duman, Rebecca Ruiz

Hemp Legislation Signed by Governor, Paves Way for Developing State’s Newest Cash Crop

July 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation and announced new actions to support the emerging industrial hemp industry and boost the agricultural economy in New York State. According to the governor's office, the legislation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Industrial Hemp

[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: July 12 2017

July 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday Morning, July 12, 2017. The congressman discusses a bi-partisan manufacturing bill he's cosponsoring, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: American Health Care Act, Andrew Cuomo, Congress, Donald Trump, House of Representatives, Manufacturing, Medicaid, Smart Manufacturing Leadership Act, Tom Reed

Governor Says Cutting Medicaid Will Hinder Battle Against Opioid Epidemic

July 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is continuing his criticism of Republican Lawmakers' effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act with their own health care plan called the American Health Care Act. The governor wrote an op-ed  piece that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, American Health Care Act, Andrew Cuomo, Heroin, Medicaid, Opioid Addiction, U.S. Senate

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