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Sen. Gillibrand Demands Child Care Assistance Grants Be Unfrozen By Trump Administration

January 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration unfreeze the grants that provide child care assistance to tens of thousands of families in New York. On Tuesday, the Trump administration froze $10 billion in funding for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care and Development Fund, child care assistance, Donald Trump, Kirsten Gillibrand, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, U.S. Department of Labor

Gov. Hochul Proposes Policies To Protect Children Online

January 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing policies to help protect children from online predators, scammers and harmful AI chatbots integrated on online platforms. As part of her upcoming State of the State address, Hochul is also proposing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Gounardes, Artificial Intelligence, Kathy Hochul, Nily Rozic

Two Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics To Be Held At Salvation Army

January 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced two free rabies vaccination clinics that are being co-sponsored by the Salvation Army and the Chautauqua County Humane Society. Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic, Salvation Army of Jamestown

Audubon’s Birdseed Sale Order Deadline Is Jan. 18

January 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The deadline to order birdseed from the Audubon Community Nature Center’s Winter Birdseed Sale is Sunday, January 18. The most popular seeds and mixes are available at 10 to 20% off Audubon’s regular birdseed prices. Conewango Blend, unique to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – January 8, 2026

January 8, 2026 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 JAN … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: 716music, artists, arts, bands, entertainment, jamestownmusic, jtny, jtnymusic, livemusic, local, localmusic, music, rock, rockandroll, rocknroll, roll, rundown, wny, wnymusic

Man Who Led Police On Two Manhunts After Killing Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty

January 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown man who led police on a two manhunts has pleaded guilty to killing a Jamestown woman. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 37-year old Michael Burham pled guilty Tuesday to 1st Degree Murder in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorney, Jason Schmidt, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham, murder, Warren County Jail

Gov. Hochul To Crack Down On 3D-Printed, Illegal Guns In Upcoming State Of The State

January 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing in her upcoming State of the State to crack down on 3D-printed and illegal firearms. The new legislation would establish criminal penalties for the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms and order minimum safety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3D Printed Guns, gun control, Kathy Hochul, State of the State

Chautauqua County Libraries Receive $654,000 To Help With Building Repairs, Infrastructure Upgrades

January 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Twelve libraries in the 150th Assembly District are receiving a total of $654,000 in state funding. Assemblyman Andrew Molitor announced the funding through the New York State Aid for Library Construction Program will support critical building … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Ashville Free Library, Chautauqua Institution Library, Dunkirk Public Library, Fluvanna Free Library, James Prendergast Library, Kennedy Free Library, Lakewood Memorial Library, Mary E. Seymour Memorial Free Library, Mayville Library, New York State Aid for Library Construction Program, Patterson Library

JHS Students Raise More Than $5,600 For Family Of Jamie Schnars

January 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School students and staff presented a check for $5,620.26 to the family of Jamie Schnars to conclude its annual Penny Wars fundraiser. Accepting the presentation were Schnars’ sister Bonnie, a JHS behavior specialist, and Jamie’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamie Schnars, Penny Wars

Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Is Being Revived

January 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is being revived for a new chapter. A press release received from the non-government organization said that the JRC is “renewing its mission—‘We revitalize our urban landscape through strong public-private … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Urban Design Plan, Kim Ecklund

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