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Governor Hochul Announces Tentative State Budget Deal

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tentative deal on the 2024 State Budget. According to reports by WXXI, Hochul called the news conference after Senate and Assembly members left the Capitol for the weekend, saying that there were too many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Bail Reform, Carl Heastie, GIVE Program, Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, Kathy Hochul, Minimum Wage, New York State Budget, New York State Police

County Legislature Passes Law Providing Property Tax Exemption For Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A local law that gives volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers a break on property taxes has been approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The local law provides a 10% exemption on real property taxes for volunteers who have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Study, American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Legislature, Essential Air Service, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, PJ Wendel, Shannon Barnhart, Terry Niebel, U.S. Department of Transportation, volunteer fire fighters

Chautauqua Institution Applauding County Legislature’s Approval of $1 Million for Jefferson Project

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution is applauding the County Legislature's approval of funding for the Jefferson Project. The approval of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to continue research in 2020 has received $4 million in funding from Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Harmful Algal Blooms, Herbicide, IBM Research, Jefferson Project, Lake George Association, Michael Hill, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Unemployment Rates Move Downward for March 2023

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Unemployment rates are moving downward in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for March 2023. The New York State Department of Labor reports Chautauqua's rate for March was 4.2% compared with 4.7% in February and 4.3% in March 2022. Cattaraugus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Labor, Unemployment Rate

Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Panebianco, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Public Market, Murray L. Bob Education Initiative

Jamestown High School Orchestras to Perform Spring Concert

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Orchestras will present their Spring Concert tonight. The performance will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. It will feature the JHS symphonic, chamber, and concert full orchestras under the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Katie Derrenbacher

[LISTEN] Knock on Wood with Collin Wood: CSP Girls Flag Football Coach – Ty Harper

April 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Ty Harper, head coach of Clymer/Sherman/Panama football is co-coaching the girls flag team with Chris Payne. He discusses having to adjust to some of the rules, along with getting ready for the first game. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Collin Wood, Ty Harper, Wolfpack

[LISTEN] Knock On Wood – April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Collin Wood lays out some key rules for CCAA girls flag football, as they get ready for the first week of the inaugural season. Ty Harper, coach of the Clymer/Sherman/Panama girls flag team joins for an interview. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Collin Wood, Knock on Wood, Ty Harper

[LISTEN] Stormin’ Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show – April 26, 2023

April 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Broadcasting every Wednesday night at 7pm on WRFA. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Norman Rodriguez

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a 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 APR 27 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

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