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NYS Is Offering Tips To Prevent Conflicts With Coyotes

March 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is offering tips to help New Yorkers prevent conflicts with coyotes. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said coyotes are found in diverse habitats across the state, including rural farmlands, forests, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: coyotes, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

New Yorkers Urged To Prepare For Potential Flooding

March 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are urged to prepare for potential flooding due to warm temperatures and rainfall that will start tonight and continue through Thursday. Temperatures will increase across the State today, with some places seeing close to 60 degrees. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Flood Watch, Flooding, ice jam

State Comptroller Warns Some Municipalities Facing ‘Financial Fiscal Cliff’

March 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is warning that some municipalities in New York State are facing a “financial fiscal cliff.” A report released by DiNapoli on Friday said the expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, American Rescue Plan, CARES Act, City of Dunkirk, City of Jamestown, Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Property Tax Cap, Sales Tax, Tom DiNapoli

Jamestown Public Schools Working To Attract Student Teachers

March 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools district is hoping a new transportation program will help bring student teachers to the district. The Jamestown School Board recently approved the use of a district school bus to transport student teachers from SUNY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, P-Tech, SUNY Fredonia

Panama Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Panama woman has been charged with animal cruelty. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were dispatched to Niobe Road just before noon on Sunday, February 2 on a report of animal cruelty. An investigation found that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Heather Carlson, North Harmony Town Court, Panama

Jamestown Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Drug Trafficking

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Joel Violanti announced that 39-year old Rocco Beardsley was convicted of narcotic conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl causing death. He was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: drug trafficking, Evan Glaberson, Jeffrey Intravatola, Joel Violanti, John Sinatra Jr., Joshua Violanti, Rocco Beardsley, U.S. District Court

NYS Launches New Initiative To Recruit Public Sector Workers

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new initiative to recruit public sector workers into State Service. The “You’re Hired” initiative comes as the new federal administration utilizes the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Government Efficiency, Kathy Hochul, You’re Hired initiative

Jamestown Mobile Market Returns This Week To JCC, Prendergast Library

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Mobile Market will make a return starting this week at select locations. Food Access Manager Nick Weith said access to fresh food remains an issue through the winter months in Western New York, “We are exploring ways we can offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Mobile Market, Nick Weith

Audubon’s Annual Pie Auction Underway

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center’s annual Pie Auction Fundraiser is underway. Supporters can bid on homemade pies now through Wednesday, March 5. The online Pie Auction 2025 bidding take place at 32auctions.com/ACNC25. Bidding closes at 9:00 … [Read more...]

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

[LISTEN] CHQ Chamber Chats: Kristan McMahon (Robert H Jackson Center) – March 2025

February 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber Chats is a monthly podcast presented by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, featuring business owners and Entrepreneurs from throughout the Chautauqua Region to introduce who they area and help to offer insight into their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, chq, CHQ Chamber Chats, Dan Heitzenrater, Kristan McMahon, RHJC, Robert H. Jackson Center

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