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United Way At 55% Of Campaign Goal

December 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County’s 2023 Fundraising Campaign is now past the halfway mark. United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler said the campaign is at 55% of its goal, saying, "We exceeded our goal last year, finishing at $1.4 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

NYS, Seneca Nation Agree To Short-Term Extension of Gaming Compact

December 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians have agreed to a short-term extension of the current Gaming Compact. Governor Kathy Hochul and the Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey Armstrong Sr. announced the extension Friday night. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Rickey Armstrong Sr., Seneca Gaming Compact, Seneca Nation of Indians

State Supreme Court Lifts Injunction To Allow Cannabis Dispensary Licensing To Resume

December 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A New York State Supreme Court has officially lifted an injunction that will now allow cannabis dispensary licensing to resume. The court action comes days after the State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved settlement agreements in two lawsuits … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, cannabis dispensaries, Kathy Hochul, State Cannabis Control Board, State Supreme Court, Tremain Wright

Jamestown City Council Work Session Set for Dec. 4

December 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Any vetoes to the amendments of the 2024 City Budget must be presented to Jamestown City Council tonight. However, Mayor Eddie Sundquist stated after Council approved the budget on November 27 that while he has concerns about the cuts to salary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council

Sen. Borrello Presented With Awards by Ambassador Sanon

December 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has been presented with a Global Distinguished Leadership Award and other awards from Ambassador Sanon. Ambassador Hugues Sanon, representing the Council for Justice, Equality and Peace (COJEP International), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COJEP International, Council for Justice Equality and Peace, Council of Europe, Eddie Sundquist, George Borrello, Global Distinguished Leadership Award, Hugues Sanon, James Quattrone, Mark Hinman, PJ Wendel, UNESCO, United Nations, Willie Rosas

Robert H. Jackson Center Program To Give Update on War In Ukraine

December 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a program that gives an update on the ongoing war in Ukraine on December 5. Founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, David Crane, will provide an update from his perspective on the war … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Taylor, David Crane, Robert H. Jackson Center, Russia-Ukraine Invasion, The Special Court for Sierra Leone, United Nations Special Court for Sierra Leone, Vladimir Putin

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – December 03, 2023

December 2, 2023 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] Your Spending Swap With John Cross – Ep 19 – 10 Things to Improve Your Financial Situation PART 1

December 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, John Cross, Your Spending Swap, Your Spending Swap With John Cross

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Josiah Lamp – November 30, 2023

December 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We hear from Chautauqua Opportunities' Josiah Lamp on efforts to find an organization to host an overnight Code Blue shelter in Jamestown. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Homeless Coalition, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Code Blue emergency shelter, Homeless

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kara Bemis – November 30, 2023

December 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks about sustainable living with Sustainable Jamestown group founder Kara Bemis. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Kara Bemis, Sustainable Jamestown

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