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With High Temperatures, People Reminded of The Danger Children, Pets Face in Hot Cars

July 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As high temperatures continue across New York State, people are reminded of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection said that multiple deaths have been reported … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Division of Consumer Protection, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA

Federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program Open To Moderate, Low-Income Residents

July 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is alerting moderate and low-income customers to a Federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program. The program is administered by New York State through its EmPower+ project. Homeowners and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: EmPower+ program, Federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program, Inflation Reduction Act, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA

Board of Elections Seeking Poll Workers For Election Day

July 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is seeking new poll workers. Board of Election Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram have announced Summer 2024 Poll Worker Training. Training is set to begin on Tuesday, July 30 and continues through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 elections, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Luz Torres

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – July 14, 2024

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Gerd Brigiotta, Swedish Hour

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joseph Grice and Joseph Rice – July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown area artists Joseph Grice and Joseph Rice joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss their duo art exhibit Imposter Syndrome at Pearl City Clay House, their art origins, getting mistaken for one another, painting with a crowd and much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Imposter Syndrome, Joe Grice, Joe Rice, joseph grice, Joseph Rice, Pearl City Clay House

UCAN City Mission Holds Open House To Celebrate Reopening and Completed Work

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The UCAN City Mission held an open house Wednesday to celebrate renovations to the building in downtown Jamestown. UCAN unexpectedly had to close January 24 after asbestos was discovered on the second floor of the building during installation of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Wadin, Bruce Baehr, Jamestown Macadam Inc, Joy Fellowship Church, Sharon Hamilton, St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission

DEC Releases Draft Freshwater Wetland Regulations

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation has released its proposed freshwater wetlands regulations. The draft regulations are now available for public comment until September 19. The regulations would add an estimated one million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Freshwater Wetlands Act, freshwater wetlands regulations, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel Suing Ellicott To Have Assessment Decreased

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The owners of the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel are suing the Town of Ellicott after their assessment increased 194-percent on their property in Celoron. The lawsuit in Chautauqua County Supreme Court states the increased assessment is excessive and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel LLC, Town of Ellicott

Over $5.7 Million Coming To Chautauqua County for Bridge, Culvert Work

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $5.7 million is coming to Chautauqua County for bridge and culvert work from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $484 million in enhanced assistance for 137 local governments across the State to rehabilitate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, Kathy Hochul, New York State BRIDGE NY, Town of Mina

Krabbe Disease Officially Added to Newborn Screening

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final approval for the addition of Krabbe Disease to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) for newborns. Congressman Nick Langworthy said in a statement, "The final decision to add … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children, Hunter Kelly, Hunter’s Hope Foundation, Jacque Waggoner, krabbe disease, Nick Langworthy, Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra

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