Governor Andrew Cuomo reported Sunday that there were 8,130 additional confirmed cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in New York State, bringing the statewide total to 271,590 confirmed cases since the pandemic began. Many of those cases have … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident Faces Federal Charge of Failing to Register as Sex Offender
BUFFALO - The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday that 50-year-old Shawn Edward Hastings of Jamestown was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with the federal charge of failing to register as a sex offender. The charge carries a maximum … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Urges Congress to Repeal CARES Act Provision that Provides Tax Giveaway to Millionaires
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is hoping to repeal GOP provisions of the CARES Act that reportedly provides a massive tax giveaway to a small group of wealthy individuals. According to the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), … [Read more...]
County Reports New COVID-19 Case, 51 People in Quarantine/Isolation
ALBANY - Another new confirmed case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus has been reported in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday said the latest case involves a female in her 30s. With the … [Read more...]
[LOCAL] Community Matters – NY Senator George Borrello: April 23, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - NY Senator George Borrello: April 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Sen. George Borrello to get his reaction to the state's COVID-19 response and also his thoughts on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: April 23, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: April 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive Paul "PJ" Wendel to learn more about his call for local … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe: April 23, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe: April 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe talks with WRFA's Jason Sample to give an update on how … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride 2020 Event Canceled Due to COVID-19, Plans Underway for 2021 Event
JAMESTOWN - The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County and the Jamestown Pride Steering Committee have announced that the inaugural Jamestown Pride event, scheduled for June 13, 2020, has been canceled. An event for June 2021 will continue to … [Read more...]
County Officials Announce One New Confirmed Case, County Executive Calls on Businesses to Create Plans for Reopening
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials released the latest COVID-19 statistics on Wednesday afternoon, saying a new confirmed case is being reported in the county, bringing the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 28. According to the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Warns Shutdown Won’t Be Over Anytime Soon
ALBANY - A day after announcing New York will reopen its economy on a regional basis, but without providing a timetable, Gov. Andrew Cuomo today warned that the COVID-19 shutdown is "not going to be over anytime soon." "This is a profound moment. … [Read more...]
