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EBT Card Users Have New Tool To Protect Against ‘Skimming’ Devices

February 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Those who use Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in New York State now have a new tool to protect themselves from "skimming" devices. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new EBT lock/unlock tool on the ConnectEBT app that will enable card users to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ConnectEBT app, EBT Cards, Electronic Benefit Transfer card, Kathy Hochul, skimming scams

Animaniacs in Concert Coming to the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts March 2

February 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Animaniacs in Concert is coming to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The voices of iconic animated Warner Bros. series, Animaniacs, will perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the original projected animation at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animaniacs in Concert, Maurice LaMarche, Randy Rogel, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Rob Paulsen

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 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 WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU FEB 22 … [Read more...]

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

Wicked Jimmy’s LLC Approved $350,000 Loan By JLDC

February 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a $350,000 loan for Wicked Jimmy's LLC. The company will use the money toward the purchase of the almost 35,000 square foot property that previously housed the former Jamestown Brewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Dan Borg-Sundstrom, Drew Erlandson, Forte, George Patti, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Peggy Kaltenmeier, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Assemblyman Goodell Announces His Retirement

February 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Assemblyman Andy Goodell has announced he will retire from his seat at the end of his current term. Goodell was first elected to the 150th State Assembly district seat in 2011 and has served as the Minority Floor Leader since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 2024 elections, Andrew Cuomo, Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, Michael Bobseine, National Comedy Center, New York State Assembly

Salary Increases, Property Tax Exemptions Discussed By Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee

February 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Salary increases for elected officials and property tax exemptions were top items of discussion for the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee. The committee, meeting Tuesday, reviewed a series of local laws to increase salaries for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Administrative Services Committee, Chautauqua County Legislature, Consumer Price Index, County Salary Review Commission, Kim Meleen, Pat Slagle, Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption, U.S. Department of Labor

Gov. Hochul’s Popularity Among NY Voters Declines

February 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul's popularity among New York voters has declined by 8 points since earlier this winter. The Siena College poll also found a decided lack of enthusiasm for the likely Democratic and Republican candidates in the 2024 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Siena College Poll, Steven Greenberg

Gateway Lofts Project Looking For Financing

February 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has received a status update on the Gateway Lofts project. Chairman Mike Laurin requested an update on that project and any other projects that were outstanding in the city at the Commission's meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Helping Hands, Elliot Raimondo, Gateway Center, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Mike Laurin, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald, the beer snob

Jamestown Fire Department Saw Dip In Calls For Service in 2023

February 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Fire Department saw a dip in calls for service in 2023 compared with the previous year. According to the City of Jamestown Public Safety Annual report, the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a total of 8,083 calls for service … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alstar Ambulance Services, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Public Safety Annual Report, Matt Coon

JCC, CHQ Transit Exploring Transit Options For Students

February 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College and CHQ Transit are exploring transit options for students. Response to a student intake survey about transportation issues led to JCC meeting with CHQ Transit on the issues. The college also has received a $10,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Transit, Jamestown Community College, Kirk Young, SUNY

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