If you’ve been considering adopting a cat, this month will be the perfect time as the Chautauqua County Humane Society will soon have more than 80 cats and kittens available. Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Brian Papalia and Amanda Sublett tells … [Read more...]
Forestville Teen Drowns In Lake Erie
A Forestville teenager drowned in Lake Erie on July 3. The Evans Police Department responded to Lake Erie Beach Park at about 3:30 Friday afternoon for a report of a 15-year old boy who had gone underwater and did not resurface. Park Lifeguards … [Read more...]
‘Nuclear 101’ Forum Held To Help Local Officials Understand Opportunities For Advanced Nuclear
A “Nuclear 101” Forum was recently held to help local elected officials and business leaders better understand the opportunities advanced nuclear could present for Dunkirk, Chautauqua County and the surrounding region. Local leaders attended the … [Read more...]
NYS Reminds Residents Of Options To Reduce Energy Costs During The Summer
With summer heat here, New Yorkers are being reminded of options to help reduce energy costs. The State’s Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program provide income-eligible households across New York State with … [Read more...]
Court Case Challenging Conditions On How Homeless Funding Could Be Used Wins
A case challenging the Trump administration’s conditions that capped how much homelessness funding could used for housing has won in court. New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle Series Highlights – June 2026
WRFA is proud to team up with the Lake Shore Center for the Arts to bring you the highlights from their monthly Songwriters Circle Series. Every third Thursday of the month LSCFTA brings together three singer/songwriters to perform their songs and … [Read more...]
Two Local Child Care Centers Will Receive $7.6 Million To Expand Child Care Access
Two local child care centers are receiving a total of $7.6 million in state funding to expand child care access. Statewide, the $106 million in Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program will support shovel-ready capital projects in every … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Decrying Loss Of Healthcare Coverage Due To ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is decrying the loss of affordable health care coverage due to cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Low and middle income New York residents are expected to lose access to the Essential Plan. The “Big … [Read more...]
State, Local Law Enforcement Increasing Patrols For July 4th Holiday
State and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols to crack down on reckless and impaired driving statewide ahead of and during the July 4th Holiday weekend. This campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, runs through … [Read more...]
Independence Day Activities Planned Through July 4th
Independence Day activities will take place all over Chautauqua County in the days leading up to and on July 4th. In Frewsburg, the Frewsburg Fire Department is holding a free “Water Days” event from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight at the Frewsburg Fire … [Read more...]
