ALBANY - New York's vaping industry says it will pursue legal action to stop a statewide ban on flavored e-cigarette sales from taking effect. The New York State Vapor Association said Monday it is interviewing law firms and considering its … [Read more...]
Most New Yorkers Opposed to License Plate Replacement Requirement
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to mandate the replacement of 10-year-old license plates is not being well received by voters. The policy, which is scheduled to take effect in April for drivers renewing their vehicle registration, is opposed … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for Senate Blasts Borrello for Holding Campaign Fundraiser at Venue that Received Government Tax Breaks
FREEDOM, NY - The democrat running for the local New York State Senate seat that was vacated by Sen. Cathy Young earlier this year is again criticizing his Republican counterpart. Cattaruagus County Democrat Austin Morgan criticized Republican … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayoral Candidate, Carroll Town Justice Candidate Withdrawal from November Elections
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections says it has received campaign withdrawal notices from candidates for to local offices. Election commission Norm Green says Carmella Cantanese, the Republican candidate for Falconer mayor, and … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Urge Residents to Stop Using Vape Products Due to String of Hospitalizations
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Health and Human Services Director Christine Schuyler is urging all residents of Chautauqua County to stop using all vape products until the investigation into the definitive cause of reported vaping-associated illnesses … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Ban of Flavored E-Cigarette Products
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an emergency executive action to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes in New York State - the latest in a series of actions to combat the increasing number of youth using vape products, largely … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Named as Victim of Route 394 Crash in North Harmony
NORTH HARMONY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the driver of a track trailer cab who died Wednesday in North Harmony after his vehicle was struck by a pick up truck. Sheriff deputies say 63-year-old James Ellis of … [Read more...]
Mayoral Candidates Weigh In On Proposed $12.9 Million Borrowing Plan
JAMESTOWN - Two of the three candidates for mayor of Jamestown say they support a recently unveiled proposal to borrow up to $12.9 million to help pay for a variety of capital investment projects in the city. On Monday Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – September 12, 2019: JPFA Concerns and Smart City Capital Investment Program
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. In part one of this week's Community Matters program, WRFA's Jason Sample interviews JPFA President Shawn Shilling to learn more about the firefighters union's … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 12, 2019
ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN, BROUGHT TO YOU EACH WEEK BY ARTHUR R. GREN DISTRIBUTING THU SEP 12 Good Morning Bedlam - Chadakoin Club - Jamestown Karl & Mark Duo - Good Time Saloon - Jamestown Rebecca McIlvain - Beer Snob - … [Read more...]
