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New Plant Hardiness Map Released by USDA

November 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A map that indicates plant hardiness has been updated and released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program said the last time the map was updated was in 2012. An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Marvin House Holding Christmas Showcase November 30

November 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Marvin Community House will be holding their Christmas Showcase today. People are invited to tour the historic home on West Fifth and North Main Streets from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be 12 themed Christmas trees and eight nativity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Marvin Community House

Westfield Company Approved $400,000 Loan by CCIDA

November 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Crunch Factory in Westfield has been approved for a $400,000 loan from the County IDA Board. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved the loan at its meeting Tuesday that Crunch Factory will use to purchase and install … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AL Tech Revolving Loan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua Revolving Loan fund, Crunch Factory

State Cannabis Control Board Approves Lawsuit Settlements Opening Door For New Cannabis Businesses

November 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The State Cannabis Control Board has approved settlement agreements in two lawsuits that could soon allow hundreds of cannabis businesses that have been blocked from opening amid litigation to finally begin operations. At an emergency meeting of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Albany State Supreme Court, cannabis, Chris Alexander, Kathy Hochul, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, State Cannabis Control Board

Cornell Coop Ext, St. Luke’s Receive Funding Through New York Food For New York Families Program

November 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two local organizations are recipients of funding through the New York Food for New York Families program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over $40 million has been awarded to 102 food service organizations across the state. Included in that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Kathy Hochul, Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, New York Food for New York Families Program, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, United States Department of Agriculture

Chautauqua County Humane Society Kicks Off Season of Hope

November 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has kicked off their sixth Season of Hope. The Society said donations from the Bissell Pet Foundation and a pair of donors is making it possible for the agency to waive adoptions fees on animals until Saturday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bissell Pet Foundation, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Season of Hope adoption drive

Jamestown City Council Passes $40.15 Million Budget, No Tax Increase

November 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved a $40.15 million 2024 budget that includes no tax increase. Council unanimously approved 15 amendments that included eliminating the purchase of an unmarked police vehicle for $41,870, reducing a sidewalk repair … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, Carol Malek, Chautauqua County Government, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, senior citizen tax rebate program, Social Security, Zach Altschuler

Clean Up Of Former Crawford Furniture Site To Begin This Week

November 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Clean up of the former Crawford Furniture Factory site will begin this week. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun demolition of the site at 1061 Allen Street, saying, "This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Chuck Schumer, Crawford Furniture Building, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, Jamestown Department of Development

Cameras Installed on JPS Buses To Catch Motorists Who Pass Illegally

November 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new camera system has been installed on Jamestown Public School buses to catch motorists who pass stopped buses. The safety initiative is a partnership with local law enforcement and BusPatrol. AI-powered stop-arm cameras detect the license … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BusPatrol, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Public Schools, National Association of State Director of Pupil Transportation, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Sen. Borrello Loses Appeal In Lawsuit Against Gov. Hochul, NYS Dept. of Health

November 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has lost an appeal in his lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health. The Appellate Division of the Fourth Judicial Department has issued a decision reversing a July 11, 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Supreme Court, Chris Tague, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Michael Lawler, New York 4th Appellate Division, New York State Department of Health, Ronald Ploetz, Uniting NYS

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