The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has been approved for use as a booster in 16 and 17-year olds. CNN reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the vaccine with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending it for … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Won’t ‘Opt-Out’ of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
Jamestown City Council won't be voting on the issue of opting out of the state law allowing businesses to sell cannabis products. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce confirmed to WRFA that despite the introduction of local law last month … [Read more...]
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras Resigning
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras is resigning effective January 14th. Malatras sent his resignation letter to SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Merryl Tisch Thursday. WNYT reports this comes after several members of the New York State Assembly, … [Read more...]
NYS AG Letitia James Ends Run for Governor, Will Seek Re-Election for Attorney General
State Attorney General Letitia James announced she is suspending her run for Governor and will, instead, run for re-election for attorney general. James posted on Twitter that there are "many investigations and cases underway" and that she … [Read more...]
US Senator Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Establish COVID-19 & Pandemic Response Centers
With the omicron variant spreading, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the creation of COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act. The bipartisan act would deliver funding to establish COVID-19 and Pandemic Response … [Read more...]
Jamestown Macadam, Jamestown Heating & Air Merge
Jamestown Heating & Air Systems has merged with Jamestown Macadam Inc. JMI finalized the merger on December 3 and said the new partnership will expand their commercial service offerings which include aggregates, ready mix concrete, precast … [Read more...]
‘Christmas at Santa’s Workshop’ Holiday Exhibit Opens at Fenton History Center
The Fenton History Center's 'Christmas At Santa's Workshop' holiday exhibit has opened. Center Curator Victoria Parker said while the Fenton has a Christmas exhibit every year, they invite people to see the theme of the exhibit which changes, … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – December 9, 2021
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 09 … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Rise Again with 873 new cases, 5 Deaths for Week of November 28-December 4
Five people died and there were 873 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of November 28 through December 4 in Chautauqua County. 51 people are hospitalized with 73% of those hospitalized not vaccinated. The total number of deaths is now 233. The … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Set for 3 Projects Requesting Over $900k in CDBG-COVID Funds
A public hearing has been set for three Jamestown projects that have applied for almost a million dollars in Community Development Block Grant funds due to COVID. New York Homes and Community Renewal is awarding $60 million dollars in Coronavirus … [Read more...]
