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Rep. Tom Reed Concerned with Ukraine’s Ability to Farm; Access to Gas and Oil

April 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed expressed concerns over whether Ukraine, the European Union's "bread basket," will be able to farm this season and how long their access to gas and oil will hold out. Reed, speaking in his weekly media call, said he had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: China, European Union, Russia-Ukraine Invasion, Tom Reed, Ukraine

Reuters: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Case On the Limit to State and Local Tax Deductions

April 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Reuters reports the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by four states, including New York, to hear a case on the limit to state and local tax deductions. The justices turned away an appeal by New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kathy Hochul, SALT Cap, U.S. Supreme Court

Chautauqua Institution, YWCA Jamestown Partner on “Chautauqua County Book Read”

April 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA of Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution are partnering on the inaugural "Chautauqua County Book Read." The book "Caste: The Origins of our Discontent" by Isabel Wilkerson has been chosen for the community read. Chautauqua Institution's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Gesing, Amit Taneja, Caste: The Origins of our Discontent, Chautauqua County Book Read, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Isabel Wilkerson, YWCA of Jamestown

‘Take Me Out to The Ball Game’s Feminist Origins’ Discussion at Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday Night

April 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Final 2022 Turner Series program called "'Take Me Out To The Ball Game’s' Feminist Origins" will take place at the Robert H. Jackson Center tonight. St. Bonaventure University former Interim President and current Jefferson Educational Society … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Roth, Robert H. Jackson Center, Turner Series

Municipal Broadband Feasibility Study Results Unveiled Thursday

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will present the results of a Municipal Broadband Feasibility Study this week. The presentation will go over the findings of the broadband study, as well as a discussion on the next … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Broadband Feasibility Study, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

April 18 is Tax Day

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

April 18 is your final day to file taxes for 2021 without an extension. While April 15 is usually the due date, tax payers got a couple more days to file because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia. One major change for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: child tax credit, COVID-19 Stimulus, Internal Revenue Service, IRS

5,000 COVID-19 Test Kits Available for Local Non-Profits

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

5,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits will be distributed to Jamestown non-profits and organizations. The City of Jamestown, in conjunction with Chautauqua County, announced a new shipment of kits. Organizations receiving the test kits include the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, COVID-19 tests

LGBTQ+ Initiatives Receive Additional Funding, Advancements in State Budget

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced major advancements in equity initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community as part of the enacted 2023 State Budget. The Budget includes $13.5 million for the Department of Health to support the LGBTQ+ community and more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, Kathy Hochul, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services, New York State Budget, New York State Department of Health, New York State Division of Human Rights, Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes, State Budget

Lincoln Elementary School, Staff Raise $9,423 for American Heart Association

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Lincoln Elementary School students and staff raised over $9,400 dollars for the American Heart Association through the Kids Healthy Heart Challenge. This is the fifth year of the challenge and Lincoln School has raised $29,309 towards the American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Zwald, American Heart Association, Chris Hammond, Katie Russo, Kids Healthy Heart Challenge, Lincoln Elementary School

‘A Cut Above’ Art Exhibit Opens at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Wednesday

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An art installation on grief and healing opens at St. Luke's Episcopal Church this Wednesday. "A Cut Above" by Jamestown native Lindsey Erickson opens at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at the church on 410 North Main Street and will include a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lindsey Erickson, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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