ALBANY - Although the Government Shutdown is drawing much of the attention to Washington, in Albany the state is reminding residents that the state’s healthcare exchange – a key component of the Affordable Care Act - is now open for business. In … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Swedish Hour – September 29, 2013
Audio from the Sept. 29, 2013 episode of the Swedish Hour, hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and broadcast every Sunday on WRFA at 3:00 a.m. (9 a.m. in Sweden) and 7 p.m. LISTEN TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 SHOW … [Read more...]
AUDIO: WNY Superior Comics Podcast 6 – Sinister Six
The latest episode of WNY Superior Comics Podcast is now online. Our Hosts talk about the comic industry and the shortage of special comics, including the DC Villain Issues and several Marvel titles. Also a review of the first episode of Agents of … [Read more...]
Political Gridlock Leads to Federal Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - A political stalemate has led to a government shutdown for the first time in nearly 20 years. With Republicans and Democrats in congress at odds over the Affordable Care Act, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement over … [Read more...]
Budget Deliberations Underway in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature's Human Services Committee has come up with three recommended changes to the 2014 county budget that was presented last week. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, one of the major changes is to the … [Read more...]
City Council Gives Approval to Override State Tax Cap
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a local law to override the state's tax levy cap. Lawmakers made the decision Monday Night during the monthly voting session. It must now be subject to public comment prior to being signed by the … [Read more...]
CRCF Invites Public to Meet New Community Leaders
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will host a meet and greet Tuesday with a variety of local leaders who have recently been appointed within the Chautauqua region. Among those attending are: Michael Abbate, Cummins, Inc. plant … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Community Matters – CCCC Discusses Restaurant Week
Justin Hanft and Greg Krauza from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce discuss the upcoming Restaurant Week (Oct. 20-26) Promotion. Plus County Executive Greg Edwards comments on his 2014 Executive Budget, which was presented to the … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Lexicon Eclectica – Episode 4
WRFA’s newest specialty music show is Lexicon Eclectica. Featuring music selected by local Jamestown resident Matt M. and broadcast Friday Nights from 9 to 10 p.m. Here’s a link to Episode 4, airing Friday, Sept. 27 2013. STREAM LEXICON ECLECTICA … [Read more...]
Government Shutdown Looms as House, Senate Stand Firm on Issue of Obamacare
All signs are continuing to point to a government shutdown by midnight tonight. At issue is Congress’s inability to pass a temporary government spending bill, largely due to the House of Representatives not wanting to fund the Affordable Care Act. … [Read more...]
