WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging her colleagues in Congress to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and increase benefits in the next coronavirus relief package. Gillibrand said that even before the … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor Reminds Public About Park Closure
FALCONER - Mayor James Jaroszynski is reminding village residents that the Falconer Village Park gates will remain closed and locked for the foreseeable future, including the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. That means parties and gatherings at the … [Read more...]
Western New York Region Will Begin Phased-In Reopening on Tuesday
BUFFALO - Chautauqua County will be able to start reopening its economy on Tuesday. The announcement was made late Monday morning by Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a press conference in Buffalo, adding that the region has met all the criteria necessary … [Read more...]
No New COVID-19 Cases Reported for Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - After a three-day stretch that saw nine new cases being reported locally, there were no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Chautauqua County for Monday. Meanwhile, county health officials said an additional 73 tests came back … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $1.9 Million Energy Efficiency Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved a $1.9 million energy efficiency plan last night that will eventually result in the city saving $75,000 per year. Funding for the plan, which will be overseen by Stark Energy Services Company, would … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – An Interview with Guitarist Bob Lindbeck – May 15, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local guitarist Bob Lindbeck and spins some of his music. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces June 10 as Last Day for Most Students
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools’ last day of school will be Wednesday, June 10, except Ring Elementary School, which had to close for a day in February due to cleaning from a broken drainpipe. Ring Elementary School’s last day of school will be … [Read more...]
Governor Says WNY Region is Close to Begin Reopening
ALBANY - When it comes to reopening businesses in Chautauqua County and Western New York there was some good news delivered by the governor's office on Sunday. Governor Andrew Cuomo said Western New York could soon start reopening from coronavirus … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Officials Warn About Not Following Social Distancing Guidelines
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County health officials are warning the public about the consequences of not following social distancing guidelines for COVID-19 as the county saw a 20% increase in confirmed coronavirus cases over a three-day period. On … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 14, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county and also gives his thoughts about the delay in the Western New York region reopening. … [Read more...]
