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NYS Legislature Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium

September 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Legislature voted Wednesday to extend New York’s eviction moratorium to January and expanded the provisions of the federal rent relief program. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports the original residential and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emergency Rental Assistance Program, George Borrello, housing eviction moratorium, Kathy Hochul

Four Chautauqua County Fire Departments Receiving Funding for Equipment, Training

September 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several Chautauqua County fire departments will be receiving federal funding for new equipment and training. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $11,499, is going to 90 fire departments across … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, FEMA, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Infinity Adding New Afterschool Teen Program This Fall

September 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will be starting a new afterschool teen program this Fall. Executive Director Shane Hawkins said funding for the new program came from a grant called "Generator Z" that was put out by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Matters, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamie Lee Bonfiglio Davis, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Shane Hawkins

Celoron Considering Applying for CDBG Funds for Resident Home Repairs

September 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Celoron is looking for homeowners who might be interested in assistance with home repairs. The village is considering applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the New York State Office of Community Renewal to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Celoron, CHRIC, Community Development Block Grant

County Bridge 151 in Busti Reopened After Reconstruction

September 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities has announced that County Bridge 151 on Southwestern Drive in the Town of Busti has re-opened to traffic. The bridge replacement was completed successfully by DPF crews within the scheduled two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Bentley, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities

WRFA Presents a Community Conversation on Underserved, Marginalized Group Beginning Sept. 23

September 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - WRFA is pleased to present a three-part series of Community Conversations, connecting the broader Jamestown community with its marginalized/under-served groups to increase public awareness of their challenges and also identify workable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Station News and Events Tagged With: Amit Taneja, Chautauqua Institution, Community Conversations, Julia Ciesla-Hanley

It’s the First Day of School for Jamestown Public Schools

September 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is the first day back to school for students in Jamestown. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is moving forward with having school open for in-person instruction. He said the three-foot minimal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Health Department, Paul Abbott, Tim Jackson

Jamestown School Board Appoints Two New Community Navigators

September 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board appointed two new Community Navigators at its meeting Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the purpose of the Community Navigators is to connect schools and families. He said there's currently a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmen Perez, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Max Martin

Dunkirk Residents Under Water Conservation, Boil Water Order after Major Water Main Break

September 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department is ordering all City of Dunkirk and North Chautauqua County Water District water customers to conserve water. The notice comes following a major water main break Tuesday which caused many Dunkirk water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boil Water Order, Chautauqua County Health Department, Dunkirk, North Chautauqua County Water District

Gov. Hochul Extends Eviction Moratorium, Announces Special Legislative Session

September 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday night an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature is set to begin today. Governor Hochul also signed a proclamation extending New York State's eviction moratorium to January 15th, 2022. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, housing eviction moratorium, Kathy Hochul, New York State Open Meetings Law, Recreational Marijuana

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