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State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Pay Raise for State Legislature

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is criticizing a pay raise approved by the State Legislature for themselves. The legislation authorized a $32,000 pay raise for members of the New York State Legislature. Borrello said the increase means New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, New York City Council, New York State Legislature

Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Longtime Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board Chair Mike Metzger has resigned. Metzger submitted his resignation to the IDA on December 22. IDA CEO Mark Geise said Metzger had been discussing stepping down from the board, citing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Fancher Chair, Gary Henry, Mark Geise, Mike Metzger, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, SUNY Fredonia

Public Hearings on Local Laws for Video Conferencing, Redistricting Today

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will hold two public hearings this afternoon on local law pertaining to video conferencing and redistricting. The public hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The first hearing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, redistricting, video conferencing

Snowmobilers Reminded To Ride Responsibly As Trails Open

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With trails opening soon, snowmobilers are reminded to ride responsibly and put safety first. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said though there is no requirement for snowmobile trails to close during the Holiday Hunt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Snowmobile Association, Snowmobile, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

27 Dead Following Winter Storm in Buffalo

December 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

At least 27 people have died in Erie County following a winter storm that paralyzed a good portion of Western New York over the Christmas Holiday weekend. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed via Twitter of the 27 people who have died … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Erie County, Genesee County, Joe Biden, Kathy Hochul, Mark Poloncarz, National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York National Guard, New York State Thruway, New York State Thruway Authority, Winter Storm

County Legislature Approves Creation of Management Salary Plans

December 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two local laws creating management salary plans. Human Resources Director Deb Makowski explained to the legislature that the two laws are to increase salary ranges, "Not salaries. So basically, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Legislature, Deborah Makowski, Elizabeth Rankin, Marty Proctor, Michael Faulk, New York State Department of Health, polio, Polio Vaccine

Land Inclusion In Agriculture District Request Period Starts January 2

December 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual 30-day period for Chautauqua County land owners to request to include agriculture land into a certified agriculture district starts January 2. From January 2 until January 31, land owners may submit written requests for inclusion into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agricultural District Inclusion Period, Chautauqua County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Legislature, Lauren Sharp, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

JCC Earns Top 10 Placement in Intelligent.com’s Best Community Colleges in NYS

December 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has earned a top 10 placement among the Best Community Colleges in New York for 2023. Intelligent.com, which gave the placement, is a website that provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Intelligent.com, Jamestown Community College

Humane Society’s ‘Season of Hope’ Adoption Drive Extended to Dec. 30

December 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is extending the Season of Hope adoption drive to this Friday, December 30th. CCHS Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said the drive was extended due to last week's winter storm. He said the goal of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Season of Hope adoption drive

[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 13 – New Year Resolutions And Holiday Traditions

December 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: broadscast, YWCA

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