WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the 2022-23 New York State Budget, his lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Health Department, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – April 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Assemblyman Andy Goodell on his thoughts about the 2022-23 New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 28, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gave his reaction to the 2022-23 New York State Budget and also his opinions about a then-proposed resolution to cap the county's sales tax on motor fuel sales, the increased interest by solar companies in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – April 27, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed discusses concerns over China's economic rise in the world in his weekly media call on April 27, 2022. … [Read more...]
El Morro Restaurant Opens on East Second Street
Officials gathered for a ribbon cutting for the El Morro restaurant in Jamestown Thursday. The Latin cuisine restaurant, located at 845 East Second Street, opened April 13. Owners Jose Echevarria and Karla Medina said business has been steady … [Read more...]
New Commercial and Residential Cleaning Business Opens Downtown
Local officials also recently cut the ribbon for a new commercial and residential cleaning business in downtown Jamestown. Porter-Blair Cleaning & Co., LLC opened its new office in the Medical Arts Building at 500 Pine Street. Owner Lindsey … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Pushing State Lawmakers to Change Election Law to Replace Lieutenant Governor on Ballot
Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing state lawmakers to change the state's election law and allow candidates on the ballot to be removed as she searches for a replacement to her former lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin. Spectrum News reports the … [Read more...]
Moderna Seeking Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 6 Months-5 Years Old
Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age. CNN reports no COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for children younger than 5 in … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30 in Chautauqua County. Hope Chautauqua-Prevention Works says the event is taking place from 10:00am to 2:00 p.m. Collection locations for unused or expired prescription medications … [Read more...]
Spring Turkey Season Opens Sunday, May 1
Spring turkey season opens on Sunday, May 1, in all of upstate New York. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the spring turkey harvest in New York averages approximately 19,000 birds and varies … [Read more...]
