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City of Jamestown Proposing To Install Full-Color Illumination Lights on Main Street Viaduct

September 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is proposing to contract with a company to provide illumination of the North Main Street viaduct. The resolution would contract with Stark Tech Group for $45,712 in American Rescue Plan funds. City Council had approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jeff Russell, Kris Sellstrom, North Main Street viaduct, Riverwalk Illumination Project, Stark Tech Group

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is Encouraging Organizations to Apply for Project Support

September 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is encouraging organizations to apply for project support as part of the development of its 2024 Work Plan. CCPEG will offer resources for select projects identified as having potential for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Economic Development Strategic Plan, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

Robert H. Jackson Center Invites Students to Celebrate Constitution Day

September 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center is inviting students to celebrate Constitution Day at the Center on Thursday. This year's Constitution Day Program will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon on September 21 in the Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Constitution Day, Darlene Lay, Mark Montour, New York 4th Appellate Division, Peacemaker’s Court, Robert H. Jackson Center, Seneca Nation

City Council Looks To Use Remaining ARPA Funds To Reduce Capital Improvement Bond Amount

September 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members are looking at using remaining American Rescue Plan funds to reduce a proposed capital improvement bond. Council reviewed a proposal to bond for $6.9 million for improvements to City facilities. The projects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, bond, capital improvement bond, Central Garage, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Eddie Sundquist, Fleet Maintenance Facility, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, Tony Dolce

NYS Thruway Tolls Increasing in 2024, 2027

September 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Tolls on the New York State Thruway are going up 5% for EZ Pass users in 2024, with a second toll hike set for 2027. The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors voted Tuesday to raise tolls for the first time in 14 years. The 5% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: E-ZPass, New York State Thruway, New York State Thruway Authority

New York’s Wage Transparency Law Goes Into Effect

September 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Employers in New York State now have to be more open when it comes to advertising open jobs, in terms of just what those positions will pay. A new statewide pay transparency law took effect on Sunday. It was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul late … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Labor, pay transparency law

Audubon Community Nature Center Added To NYS Birding Trail

September 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center has been added as a location on New York State's Birding Trail. The Audubon is one of 12 new locations being added to the trail which brings the total number of birding trail locations across the state to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Leigh Rovegno, New York State Birding Trail, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Roger Tory Peterson, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Cassadaga Telephone, DFT Given Permission To Stop Printing, Delivering Phone Books

September 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Public Service Commission has granted Cassadaga Telephone Corporation, and Dunkirk and Fredonia Telephone Company (DFT Communications) permission to stop printing and delivering phone books to all of its customers. The two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Telephone Corporation, DFT Communications, Dunkirk and Fredonia Telephone Company, New York State Public Service Commission, Rory Christian

Jamestown City Council to Review $6.9 Million Bond For Capital Improvements

September 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to bond for $6.9 million for capital improvements to City facilities. According to a staff report, the projects include Municipal Building Roof & Façade; security enhancements, window replacements, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, bond, Central Garage, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, Eddie Sundquist, Fenton Mansion, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Spring Street Parking Garage, Tree of Heaven, Twan Leenders, Warner Dam

Frewsburg Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

September 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Frewsburg man has been arrested on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 57-year old Jeffrey Paden has been charged with the receipt and possession of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Pornography, FBI, Frewsburg, Jeffrey Paden, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York State Police, Trini Ross

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