Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE NOTE: The event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Education Coalition executive … [Read more...]
Governor Declares State of Emergency for All NY State in Advance of Winter Snow Storm
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency across all 62 counties in New York – including Chautauqua County. The declaration came Monday afternoon - ahead of the extreme winter storm that was expected to bring as much as two … [Read more...]
CODE Inc. to Receive $540,000 in State Funding for Home Rehab Programs
ALBANY - A local housing organization is getting funding from the state to continue it’s mission of providing housing opportunities to area residents. Senator Cathy Young’s (R-Olean) office says Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi March 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2017 winter meeting for the New York Conference of Mayors, including details on … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County, From Monday Night Through Wednesday
BUFFALO - A strong winter storm is expected to impact much of the Northeast over the next two days, and that includes Chautauqua County and the rest of Western New York. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov Critical of Medicaid Amendment for Proposed American Health Care Act
ALBANY - Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is taking aim at U.S. Rep. Chris Collins (R-Clarence, NY 27) for an amendment he offered to the Republicans' American Health Care Act, which is being put forward to repeal and replace the Affordable Care … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rey Muniz III Discusses the Excelsior Scholarship Proposal
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County native and current University at Albany Director of Legislative Affairs Rey Muniz III about Gov. … [Read more...]
Job Totals Drop in Chautauqua County Between January 2016 and 2017
ALBANY - Chautauqua County's job-loss rate is the third highest in New York State when compared to other counties outside Metropolitan Areas. According to the New York State Department of Labor most recent job data report, Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Jury to Begin Deliberation in Redeye Murder Trial
MAYVILLE - The defense has rested in the case of Barbara Redeye, the 24-year-old Jamestown woman accused of stabbing and killing her half-brother, Dale Redeye, during an argument last summer in Jamestown. According to the Post-Journal, Judge David … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Child Endangerment, Resisting Arrest Following Thursday Morning Incident
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces charges related to child endangerment, reckless endangerment and resisting arrest following an domestic incident Thursday morning in Jamestown. Jamestown Police were sent to the E 2nd St. Plaza just before 9:30 a.m. to … [Read more...]
