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BPU Seeking Federal, State Funding To Upgrade, Expand District Heating Division

August 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is seeking Federal and State funding to upgrade and expand its District Heating Division. The funding would go toward the design and upgrade of the system in order to minimize the impact on customer costs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Derek Johnson, District Heat, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Energy and Research Development Authority, NYSERDA, Ramboll Engineering

STAR Benefit Checks Being Mailed Out in NYS

August 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STAR benefit checks are starting to appear in mailboxes around New York State. The state's School Tax Relief, or STAR, program gives eligible homeowners a break on school property taxes. Depending on a household's location, the taxes are due in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, School Tax Relief

NYS Offers Tips For Students to Avoid Scams As They Head to College

August 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is offering tips to help students avoid scams as they head to college. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection said common scams targeting students include: Fake Scholarships, Grants or Loans: The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Trade Commission, New York State Division of Consumer Protection, Scam

MHA, St. Luke’s Holding Opening Event for Art In Recovery Exhibit

August 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold an opening event tonight for the 2024 Art in Recovery exhibit. The show will feature a collection of various types of art, including paintings, fiber arts, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art in Recovery, Brandon Griggs, Dianne Valvo, International Overdose Awareness Day, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County, Wing Haight-Wills

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 22, 2024

August 22, 2024 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 AUG … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: rock, rocknroll, rundown

Citizen Raises Concerns Over City Facebook Page

August 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Concerns have been raised over how the City of Jamestown is handling its Facebook page. Citizen Trace Minavio spoke at privilege of the floor at City Council's work session Monday, questioning why the commenting feature has been shut down on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Elliot Raimondo, Facebook, Jamestown City Council, Trace Minavio, U.S. Supreme Court, Wicked Warren's, zoning code

Concord Grape Farmers Impacted By Frost, Freeze Event in April Receive Disaster Declaration

August 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A disaster declaration has been made for grape farmers impacted by the frost and freeze event in late April. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said the designation will allow duly licensed farm wineries to manufacture or sell wine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: concord grape, Cornell AgriTech, Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory, New York State Agriculture and Markets, New York Wine and Grape Foundation, Richard Ball, U.S. Department of Agriculture

NYS Distilleries, Cideries Can Now Ship Directly To Consumers

August 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York's manufacturers of craft spirits, cider and mead can now ship directly to consumers. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will allow the state's craft beverage producers to ship their unique products directly to consumers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: craft cider, craft spirits, Kathy Hochul

TRC Seeking Nominations for Ability Awareness & Recognition Awards

August 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nominations are now being accepted for The Resource Center’s 2024 Ability Awareness and Recognition Awards. The Ability Awareness and Recognition Awards recognize the efforts of people with disabilities and those who support them. The public is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ability Awareness and Recognition Awards, The Resource Center, Victoria Trass Bardo

Long-Term Solutions To Deal With Homelessness In The Works

August 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Long-term solutions to deal with the homelessness issue in Chautauqua County are in the works. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.'s Homeless Coalition held a community meeting Tuesday to discuss those solutions as well as provide an update on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Straight, Charlene Johnson, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua County Homeless Coalition, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Code Blue, Code Blue emergency shelter, Gateway Lofts, Gina Ward, Homeless, Hope Haven Shelter, Josiah Lamp, Recovery Options Made Easy, Salvation Army Anew Center, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Toni Taylor, YWCA Jamestown

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