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Chautauqua County Receiving FEMA Grant For Planning, Operational Readiness For Disaster

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is receiving $49,939 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support planning and operational readiness for disaster. The Emergency Management Performance Grant is provided on an annual basis and is administered by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Federal Emergency Management Agency, federal Emergency Management Performance Grant

Free Screening of ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ at JCC Tonight

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A screening of "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" will be shown at Jamestown Community College tonight as part of National Suicide Prevention Month. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is collaborating with The Resource Center, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carri Raynor, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Tapestry, Jamestown Community College, Kevin Hines, National Suicide Prevention Month, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, Suicide: The Ripple Effect, The Resource Center

City Council Approves Nearly $1 Million in Non-Profit Grant Funds, Votes Down Funding for NCC, St. Luke’s

September 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council on Monday night voted down funding the National Comedy Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds Council was presented with resolutions totaling $1.3 million for seven organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, bond, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, National Comedy Center, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert H. Jackson Center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, TheZone, Tony Dolce, YWCA Jamestown

State Comptroller DiNapoli Says Nourish NY Program Needs Better Oversight

September 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Nourish New York program needs better oversight. DiNapoli released an audit that found the state-run program that sends surplus food from farms to people who are struggling with food insecurity found the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Health, Nourish New York, Thomas DiNapoli

City Council To Vote on Non-Profit Funding

September 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on approving $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to seven non-profit organizations. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has already approved funding from the Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, Downtown Handicapped Accessibility Improvement Program, Eddie Sundquist, Greenlining Facade Improvement program, Housing Repair Mini Grant program, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, National Comedy Center, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Robert H. Jackson Center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, TheZone, Tony Dolce, Tree of Heaven, YWCA Jamestown

Acting NYS Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli Resigns

September 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Acting State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli resigned Friday after Governor Kathy Hochul rescinded his candidacy to permanently serve in the role. The Albany Times Union reported Nigrelli's resignation comes after multiple allegations he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Avi Small, Kathy Hochul, Steven Nigrelli

New State Bill To Protect NY Consumers From Surprise Energy Bill Price Increases

September 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A bill signed into law on Wednesday is designed to protect New York consumers from surprise price increases to their energy bills. The bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires energy service companies to obtain the consent of the customer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: energy, energy service company, ESCO, Kathy Hochul, New York State Public Service Commission

Jamestown BPU Announces Fall Water Main Flushing Dates

September 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced the dates for fall water main flushing. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1 p.m. Friday, September 29 and continue into Sunday, October 1. During the Falconer flushing of mains, water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Division, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Water Flushing

Sprout Fill Festival, Step Up For Autism Walk Taking Place Weds., Sept. 27

September 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. are holding the Sprout Film Festival and Step Up for Autism Walk this Wednesday, September 27. The combined events will be held at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. An autism awareness walk will begin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Plus, Filling the Gap Inc, Kevin Anderson, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sprout Film Festival, Step Up for Autism Walk, The Resource Center, Victoria Trass Bardo

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – September 24, 2023

September 24, 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: Swedish Hour

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