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Healthcare Premiums Could Rise 38% A Month In NYS If Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Not Extended

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Residents in New York State could see healthcare premiums go up an average of 38% a month if Congress does not extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire this month. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said in Western New York, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Donald Trump, Kaleida Health, Medicaid

Jamestown Public Schools Notifies Parents That Some Drinking Water Fixtures Exceed Lead Requirement Levels

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has notified parents that 143 drinking water fixtures in school buildings have exceeded state requirements for lead levels. In a statement released by the district, JPS conducted district-wide water testing in June 2025 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Lead, New York State Department of Health

Chautauqua Institution Announces Financial Reset

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced an organizational restructuring. Interim CEO Kyle Keogh said the changes include adjustments to staffing and operational budgets, “We calculated that we needed about a 20% cut to make sure that our expenses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Kyle Keogh

Jamestown High School Marching Band Hosting Fall Festival Of Bands Saturday

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 46th Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday. The program will take place at 11:45 a.m. at Strider Field. The JHS Marching Band will perform their 2025 show “Time Capsule.” JHS Marching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fall Festival of Bands, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Marc Lentsch

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU SEP … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

Sen. Borrello Proposes Legislation To Crack Down On License Plate Fraud

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has announced legislation to crack down on license plate fraud. Borrello said, “License plate fraud is not a victimless crime. I’ve spoken with constituents who have had their credit ruined, been hounded by debt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Griffin, Erik Anderson, George Borrello, license plate fraud, Robert and Lorie Grover

Southern Tier West Receives $210,000 Grant

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced a $210,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board. The investment will support the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nick Langworthy, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, U.S. Department of Commerce

Third Thursday To Feature Charity Nuse

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This year’s final Third Thursday will feature Jamestown’s Charity Nuse tonight. Nuse and her band will perform Charity’s solo tunes, Big Leg Emma favorites and more. Adrianna Noone of Rochester also will be performing. She has twice performed with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adrianna Noone, Charity Nuse, Third Thursday

Reg Lenna Giving Chance To Win Movie Passes For Filling Out Survey

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center For the Arts is giving the chance to win two movie passes for people who fill out the organization’s community survey. To enter the giveaway, you must follow the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Facebook page, like and share the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Robert H. Jackson Center Celebrating Constitution Day Sept. 19

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will celebrate Constitution Day this Friday. The event takes places at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19 and will feature author Dr. Lindsey Cormack discussing her book, “How To Raise A Citizen.” Cormack is also the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Constitution Day, Lindsey Cormack, Robert H. Jackson Center, Stevens Institute of Technology

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