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Hochul Signs Bill Protecting Nursing Home Residents From Infection

December 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to protect nursing home residents from infection and keep loved ones informed. The bill requires residential health care facilities to swiftly update residents as well as their family members and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Kathy Hochul, nursing home

Lee Zeldin Ends Bid to Chair Republican National Committee

December 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Lee Zeldin is stepping back from running to chair the Republican National Committee. Zeldin said in a statement that he is falling short of a needed majority to defeat current chair, Ronna McDaniel. McDaniel has been serving as the RNC Chair … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Elections, Joe Sempolinski, Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin, Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel

Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene and DSS to Merge, Health Dept. to Be Standalone Department

December 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced more details about the reorganization of County's three largest human services programs. The five social services divisions of Department of Health and Human Services, including the divisions of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmelo Hernandez, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Michael Faulk, PJ Wendel

Southside Community Convening Discussion Takes Place December 8

December 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development will hold a Community Convening discussion for the southside of the city on Thursday, December 8. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tree of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church at 825 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Shadle, Jamestown Department of Development

Chautauqua County Holding Off On Updating Shared Service Initiative Until 2023

December 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The County-Wide Shared Services Initiative will not be updated for 2022. The Chautauqua County Planning Department said counties outside New York City are no longer required by the state to develop a new plan or revise and update a previously … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Department, County-Wide Shared Services Initiative, PJ Wendel, Rebecca Wurster

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – December 8, 2022

December 8, 2022 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 DEC 08 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Maisto v. New York, New York 3rd Appellate Division, New York State Education Department, Pat Slagle, Shelly Leathers, Small Cities Lawsuit

The Trump Organization Found Guilty of Tax Fraud

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Donald Trump's real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities A jury in Manhattan has found The Trump Organization guilty of paying personal expenses for top executives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Weisselberg, Department of Justice, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Letitia James, The Trump Organization

Post-Fire Clean-Up of Former Crawford Furniture Building Site Could Cost Over $1 Million

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The clean-up cost following the fire at the former Crawford Furniture building on Allen Street could cost over $1 million. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk informed the City Council Housing Committee that Allen Street Development LLC, whose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, City Council Housing Committee, Crawford Furniture, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patricia Rusiniak, Richard Rusiniak

City Comptroller to Leave Position Just Five Months After Taking Job

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Comptroller John Sellstrom will be resigning less than six months after taking the job. City Council had approved the appointment of Sellstrom in July following the resignation of Ryan Thompson as Comptroller. Thompson left the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Catherine Maycock, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, John Sellstrom, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson

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