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Four Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations Now Operational in Jamestown

December 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New electric vehicle fast charging stations are operational in Jamestown as part of an effort to provide EVs more convenient charging opportunities near I-86 in the Southern Tier. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a dozen new fast chargers have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, electric vehicle fast charging station, Electric Vehicles, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Volkswagen settlement fund

John Barber Named VP of Operations for Jamestown YMCA

December 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

John Barber has been named the Vice President of Operations for the Jamestown YMCA. Barber said he's taking over most of the responsibilities of former longtime Executive Director Mark Eckendorf, who retired after 44 years in June 2022. He said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Niagara YMCA, Camp Onyahsa, Eastside YMCA, Heritage Child Care Center, Jamestown YMCA, John Barber, John Erhbar, Lakewood YMCA, Mark Eckendorf

County Finance Dept to be Closed Noon-1:00pm Weds., December 14

December 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

All divisions of the Chautauqua County Department of Finance will be closed Wednesday, December 14 from noon to 1:00 p.m. County Finance Director Kitty Crow said closure includes Treasury, Real Property Tax, Purchasing, Budget, Insurance, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Finance, Kitty Crow

Jamestown City Council Overrides All Vetoes of 2023 City Budget

December 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has voted to override all of Mayor Eddie Sundquist's vetoes to the 2023 City Budget. The $38.68 million budget as passed by Council on November 28, 2022 will stand following the special voting session. There is no tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Bill Reynolds, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Regina Brackman, Ryan Thompson, Sales Tax

CVS, Walgreens Agree to Pay $10.7 Billion in Settlement of Opioid Lawsuit

December 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of $10.7 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids. New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of attorneys general in negotiating the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CVS, Letitia James, Opioid Lawsuit, Walgreens

New State Human Rights Unit Established to Deal with Hate and Bias Prevention

December 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new State Human Rights Unit is being established to help deal with hate and bias prevention in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, which is charged with leading public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anti-discrimination, Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, Hate Crime, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, New York State Police

NY State Police Caution About Scams

December 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Police are reminding people that they do not solicit citizens for donations. Troopers report they have received several calls and complaints from residents in Western New York that individuals claiming to be affiliated with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Police, Scam, State Troopers Police Benevolent Association

UPMC Chautauqua Holding Job Fair Today

December 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPMC Chautauqua is holding a job fair today. The fair will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in UPMC Chautauqua's Auditorium, located at 207 Foote Avenue. This event is for both current employees and those interested in beginning a career … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lisa Melquist, UPMC Chautauqua

Cornell Co-Op Encourages Buying Local For Christmas Season

December 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Folks are encouraged to shop local when purchasing Christmas trees this holiday season. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program said that purchasing locally sourced goods for your holiday needs is a way to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassandra Skal, Chautauqua Grown, Christmas Tree, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – December 8, 2022

December 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses the 2023 City Budget as well as changes happening in city government. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Eddie Sundquist

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