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Bait Drops to Reduce Rabies Taking Place in Northern Chautauqua County

August 16, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Bait drops to help reduce the presence rabies in wildlife is taking place in northern Chautauqua County this week. New York State will be doing aerial and hand distribution of baits until August 18 through the Village of Brocton, and the Towns of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Environmental Health Unit, Portland, Rabies, Rabies Bait Drops, Village of Brocton, Villenova

Jamestown Police, Jamestown Old Timers to Play 2nd Annual Charity Baseball Game

August 16, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police Officers will play against the Jamestown Old Timers in the Second Annual Charity Baseball game this Thursday. The game will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Diethrick Stadium, Thursday, August 18. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, Jamestown Old Timers, Jamestown Police

[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County Part 2 – Aug 11, 2022

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - On Aug 11, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, with a second conversation focusing on Housing in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion features two panelists: Crystal Surdyk (City of Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Video Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Community Conversation, Crystal Surdyk, Gina Paradis, Julia Ciesla-Hanley, WRFA

Governor Hochul Speaks at Chautauqua, ‘The Pen Will Always Prevail Over the Knife’

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Henry Reese, Kathy Hochul, Michael Hill, PJ Wendel, Salman Rushdie

Accused Attacker of Salman Rushdie Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The New Jersey man accused of attacking author Salman Rushdie has pled not guilty to charges of attempted murder. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 24-year old Hadi Matar pled not guilty to charges of 2nd Degree Attempted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, David Foley, Hadi Matar, Jason Schmidt, New York State Police, Salman Rushdie

Chautauqua Institution Announces Updated Security Measures

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced updated security policies for those visiting or working on the grounds for the remainder of the season. New York State Police Superintendant Kevin Bruen said there will be an increased presence of State Police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Kevin Bruen, New York State Police

Chautauqua Institution Week 8 Theme is ‘New Profiles in Courage’

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution's week eight theme is "new profiles in courage." The 10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series in the Amphitheater will have speakers examine historical and modern narratives of courage in a similar vein as then-Senator John F. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Darren Walker, Girl Named Tom, Jamie Raskin, John F. Kennedy, Jonah Goldberg, Kelly Brown Douglas, Matthew Whitaker, Misty Copeland

Johnny Carson Exhibit Opens at National Comedy Center

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center and special guests celebrated the opening of an exhibit on Johnny Carson this weekend. Carson Entertainment Group President and nephew of Johnny Carson, Jeff Sotzing, said the new exhibit, Johnny Carson - The Immersive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carson Entertainment Group, Jeff Sotzing, Johnny Carson, National Comedy Center, The Tonight Show

2022 National Walleye Tour Championship Set to Take Place in Dunkirk August 24-25

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The 2022 National Walleye Tour Championship is set to take place August 24 through 25 in Dunkirk. The top 40 pros and top 40 co-anglers will compete in the event on Lake Erie. It's considered the sport’s most lucrative event, awarding three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, Lake Erie, National Walleye Tour Championship, Ryan Hall

Governor Hochul Spoke at Chautauqua Institution Sunday, Condemning Attack on Salman Rushdie

August 14, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Institution, David Foley, Hadi Matar, Henry Reese, Jason Schmidt, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Bruen, Michael Hill, New York State Police, PJ Wendel, Salman Rushdie

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