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Gov. Hochul Calls For Abolition of Electoral College

December 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for the end of the Electoral College. Hochul attended the 60th General Proceedings of the New York State Electoral College in Albany on Tuesday where the state's 28 Electoral College votes were officially cast for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Electoral College, Kamala Harris, Kathy Hochul

NYS Offers Tips To Protect Yourself From Porch Thieves This Holiday Season

December 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is offering tips for how consumers can protect themselves from porch thieves this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday shopping on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, both online and in-store, set … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Retail Federation, New York State Division of Consumer Protection

Nuisance Officer Title Suspended Due To Vacancies in Jamestown Police Department

December 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Vacancies in the Jamestown Police Department have led to the temporary suspension of the Nuisance Officer position. Jamestown City Council members learned Monday that Officer Zach Sandberg, who had been hired as the City's Nuisance Officer since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Nuisance Officer, Tim Jackson, Tony Dolce, Zach Sandberg

Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce Frank Jagoda III As New Manager

December 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have announced the hiring of Frank Jagoda III as the new Manager for the 2025 season. Jagoda brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in amateur, collegiate, and professional baseball. For the last five … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Frank Jagoda III, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League

Free Weatherization Kits Available Through Office for Aging Services

December 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There are free weatherization kits available to the community through the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services. The kits from National Fuel are designed to help Western New Yorkers save money on heating bills this winter. Each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, National Fuel

Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in More Locations In NYS

December 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Spotted Lanternfly has been found in more locations across New York State. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced the invasive, non-native insect has now been found in Albany, Schenectady, Ontario, and Seneca … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Spotted Lanternfly

JCC Winter Jam Concert Rescheduled for Dec. 18

December 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Winter Jam concert has been rescheduled for this Wednesday. The show will take place at 12:20 p.m. December 18 at the Jamestown Campus Scharmann Theatre. The rock showcase featuring student bands directed by Bill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Eckstrom, Jamestown Community College, Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre

County Receiving $24.2 Million Grant, Interest-Free Financing For Second Phase of West Side Sewer Extension Project

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County is receiving a $24.2 million grant and interest-free financing package for the planning, design, and construction of new collection sewers around Chautauqua Lake. This funding is for the second phase of the West Side Sewer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, West Side Sewer Extension Project

Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project Contract On City Council Agenda

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a contract for the design and implementation of the Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project. The $1,280,661 agreement would be with C&S Companies. Funding comes from New York State. The project will include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Reducing Costs of EpiPens in NYS

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will reduce the costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers. The legislation will require health insurers to cover Epi-Pens and caps the amount consumers will be required to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: epinephrine auto-injector, EpiPen, Kathy Hochul

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