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Sen. Gillibrand Sponsoring Legislation to Renew Affordable Connectivity Program

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the renewal of the Affordable Connectivity Program. It’s a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet. The program ran out of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Connectivity Program, broadband, Kirsten Gillibrand, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act

WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Starts Airing Sunday, June 16

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA’s “I Remember” oral history project will make its debut this Sunday, June 16. The 14-episode program will air at 10:30 a.m. on 107.9 fm on Sundays except for the first Sunday of the month. The series features local residents and area … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Dan Swackhammer, Fenton History Center, I Remember, Jason Sample, Kipp Reynolds, Kranky Plate Productions

Jamestown BPU Holding Hot Dog Sale Today To Benefit St. Susan Center

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold its annual hot dog sale today to benefit St. Susan Center. BPU employee volunteers will be selling the hot dogs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today outside the BPU Customer Service Office. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cents for St. Susan, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, St. Susan Center

Hideaway Bay Resort Opens in Silver Creek

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local and state officials cut the ribbon for Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek Tuesday. The four-season, eco-friendly resort is located on 3.6 acres of secluded lakefront property just to the east of the Walnut Creek outlet on Lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adventure Sports Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Hideaway Bay Resort, Kevin and Christian Cullen, Mathew and Gene Tundo, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Silver Creek, Surfrider Foundation, Tundo Construction

Homegrown Cannabis Plants Now Allowed In NYS

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Cannabis Control Board has officially approved and adopted the regulations allowing adults 21 years and older to cultivate homegrown cannabis plants. Each adult is allowed to grow up to six plants with a maximum of 12 plants in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, State Cannabis Control Board

City of Jamestown Announces 2024 Street Improvement Projects

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has announced their street improvement projects for 2024. The projects will include a variety of critical maintenance and enhancement activities throughout the city. The planned improvements include brick and curb repair; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, street improvement projects

$45 Million Pavement Revitalization on NYS Thruway In Chautauqua County Begins

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A $45 million pavement revitalization project on the New York State Thruway has begun in Chautauqua County. The work will cover nearly 35 miles between exit 59 (Dunkirk - Fredonia - NY Route 60) and exit 60 (Westfield - Mayville - NY Route 394). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Thruway, New York State Thruway Authority, Oakgrove Construction Inc.

City of Jamestown Grievance Day Rescheduled For June 20

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has announced the rescheduling of Grievance Day 2024. Originally slated for June 3, the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The new date for Grievance Day 2024 is now set for June 20. Grievance Day is an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Grievance Day, Jamestown Assessor's Office

70th Annual Allen Park Bandshell Concert Series Starts Tonight

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 70th annual Summer Bandshell Concert Series starts tonight in Allen Park. The Jamestown High School Concert band will perform at 7:00 p.m. at the Goranson Bandshell tonight. The concert series featuring the Jamestown Municipal Band will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, City Summer Bandshell Concert series, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown High School Concert Band, Jamestown Municipal Band, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

Two Bills Signed To Protect Kids Online in NYS

June 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two bills that aim to protect kids online have been signed into law in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said, "New York is leading the nation to protect our kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from predatory … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York Child Data Protection Act, New York State Attorney General's Office, SAFE for Kids Act, social media

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