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President Biden Marks ‘Tragic Milestone’ of 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths

May 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

President Joe Biden on Thursday marked the "tragic milestone" of 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, calling each death an "irreplaceable loss." USA Today reports Biden directed flags on government buildings to be flown at half-staff for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19, Joe Biden, Johns Hopkins University

Hospitalizations, New COVID-19 Cases Up in Chautauqua County

May 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hospitalizations and case numbers due to COVID-19 continue to rise in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 11 people in the hospital due to COVID on May 11th. That's up 3 people from last week. The seven day average … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 tests, COVID-19 Vaccination, Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program

Judge Releases Trump From Contempt Order, Orders to Pay $110,000 Fine

May 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A New York judge has released former President Donald Trump from a judicial order holding him in contempt of court on the condition that he pay a $110,000 fine. Politico reports Trump, whose business dealings are under a civil investigation by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arthur Engoron, Donald Trump, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, New York Supreme Court for New York County

JCC Alumnus and Ecology, Biology Professor Keynote Speaker for JCC Graduation

May 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College's virtual commencement ceremony will feature an ecology and evolutionary biology professor who also is a JCC alumnus as its keynote speaker. Dr. Colin Kremer is an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Colin Kremer, Commencement, Jamestown Community College

Humane Society Holding ‘Pawp-Up’ Adoption Event

May 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is holding a special adoption Pawp-Up Saturday for active and retired Military. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Runnings, located at 720 Fairmount Avenue . Those with Military I.D. will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society

‘Putt-Putt Around the Point’ Fundraiser to Benefit Bemus Point July 4th Fireworks

May 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A mini-golf fundraiser event is taking place in Bemus Point on Sunday in support of the village's Fourth of July celebrations. The "Putt-Putt around the Point" event takes place from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 15. The fundraiser is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Business Association, Bemus Point Fourth of July Celebration, Putt-Putt around the Point

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 12, 2022

May 12, 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 MAY 12 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

Judge Upholds Maps for State Assembly, Leaves Door Open for Appeal

May 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State of Politics reports a Steuben County State Supreme Court judge has upheld the lawmaker-drawn district maps for the state Assembly. In his ruling, Judge Patrick McAllister said the maps of state Assembly districts were also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congressional Redistricting, Gary Greenberg, Gavin Wax, New York State Assembly, Patrick McAllister, redistricting, Steuben County State Supreme Court, U.S. House of Representatives

Gov. Hochul Announces $35 Million Investment to Abortion Providers

May 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $35 million investment to directly support abortion providers in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Hochul directed the Department of Health to create a $25 million Abortion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abortion, Abortion Provider Support Fund, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Health, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Roe v. Wade, Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes, U.S. Supreme Court

Three Charged with Illegal Dumping on Pratt Avenue

May 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Three people have been arrested for dumping garbage in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Police report that there has been an ongoing issue of illegal dumping in the Pratt Avenue area where garbage and other household items have been thrown on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Desimon Eslton, Jamestown Police, Lawrence Wright, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Pratt Avenue Dumping, Tamika Elston

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