WASHINGTON - New York’s two representatives in the U.S. Senate both took time out on Wednesday to address to growing heroin and opioid epidemic that continues to affect communities across upstate new York, including here Chautauqua County. On … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Independent Pharmacies to Sell Naloxone Over the Counter
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced independent pharmacies across the state will now be able to provide naloxone to their customers without a prescription. Naloxone – also known as Narcan® -- is a medication that reverses opioid … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sean Hanus Discusses Strider Night Live
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason talks with Sean Hanus from Chautauqua Striders about the upcoming Striders Night Live event, taking place Friday, March 4th at … [Read more...]
Effort to Contain Ethanol Spill Underway Following Train Derailment in Ripley
RIPLY, NY - There’s been a train derailment in Chautauqua County. Dozens of people were forced out of their homes in Ripley Tuesday night after a train derailment triggered an ethanol spill. A statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo says 15 rail … [Read more...]
Prendergast to Move Forward with Phase 2 Construction Later this Month
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is set to begin the next phase of renovations to help make the facility more handicapped accessible. During its February board meeting the board of trustees voted to move forward with selecting the Kinley … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Says Efforts Continue to Fight Heroin Trafficking Following Recent Overdoses
JAMESTOWN - The heroin epidemic is continuing to make its presence known in all corners of Western New York, including here in southern Chautauqua County. Since the start of 2016 there has been a countless number of residents overdosing on the drug, … [Read more...]
Sentencing Date for Men Involved in Whitaker Homicide to be Rescheduled
MAYVILLE - The sentencing date for the two men involved in the 2014 murder of a member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra has been pushed back. Chautauqua County district attorney Patrick Swanson says both 31 year-old Charles Sanford and 44 … [Read more...]
Board of Public Utilities Gets Report on 2015 Finances, Challenges for 2016 and Beyond
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities held its February meeting Monday and received a report on the final, unaudited financial summery for 2015. During his report, BPU business manager Mike Anderson explained to board members that … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Water Resource Specialist Bill Boria
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Water Resource Specialist Bill Boria about water quality in Chautauqua County, along with how safe … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Fail to Support Effort to Change State Law Dealing with Alcohol Sales on Sundays
MAYVILLE - An effort to change the state law to allow for the sale of alcohol at restaurants before noon on Sunday will not have the support of the Chautauqua County Legislature. On Wednesday night during the county legislature meeting, a motion … [Read more...]
