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United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign With A Goal of $1.7 Million

September 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County has kicked off its 2025 Fundraising Campaign with a goal of raising $1.7 million. This year’s Campaign Co-Chairs are former State Assemblyman Andy Goodell and his wife, Lisa Goodell, who is the former Executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Chautauqua Blind Association, Lisa Goodell, Nick Dean, United Way of Chautauqua County

United Way of Chautauqua County Celebrates Organization’s Transformation

August 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County celebrated the organization’s transformation over the past year at its annual meeting recently. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and United Way of Northern Chautauqua County received official … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Andy Goodell, Bill Soffel, Kelly Borrello, Lisa Goodell, United Way of Chautauqua County, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Legislation To Establish Financial Control Board in Dunkirk Officially Introduced

April 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has officially introduced legislation to establish a financial control board in Dunkirk. He said the legislation is in response to the worsening financial crisis facing the north county city. The control board would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, City of Dunkirk, financial control board, George Borrello, NRG

Sen. Borrello Sponsoring Legislation To Create Control Board For Dunkirk

March 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is sponsoring legislation to create a financial control board for the City of Dunkirk. Borrello said, “The City of Dunkirk’s deteriorating fiscal situation has reached a crisis point, with structural deficits, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, City of Dunkirk, City of Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act, financial control board, George Borrello

United Way Recognizes Andy Goodell For His Support of 2-1-1 Program

February 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Ways of Chautauqua County and 211 NYS CEO Kelly Dodd are recognizing Andy Goodell for his years of support championing 2-1-1 in the state assembly. 2-1-1 is a free and confidential link to health and human services offerings. It’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2-1-1 program, Andy Goodell, Kelly Dodd, United Ways of Chautauqua County

Andrew Molitor Sworn In As State Assemblyman For 150th District

January 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Andrew Molitor has been officially sworn in as the new State Assemblyman representing the 150th District. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 1 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Molitor said in his comments, "I am excited to serve the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, Robert H. Jackson Center

State Assembly, Family Court Judge Seats On The Ballot Today

November 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is election day in the United States. While there is the Presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Former President Donald Trump, there are also county-wide and state offices on the ballot. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 2024 elections, 23rd Congressional District, 57th State Senate District, Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Diane Sare, Donald Trump, George Borrello, Jason Schmidt, Jeffrey Piazza, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Michael Bobseine, Michael Sapraicone, New York State Equal Rights Amendment, Nick Langworthy, Peter Johnson, Sally Jaroszynski, Thomas Carle

Past Budgeting Issues Lead To 7.79% Tax Increase in Proposed 2025 City Budget

October 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

Past budgeting issues have led to a proposed 7.79% tax increase in the City of Jamestown's 2025 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund, presenting her first budget as mayor since taking office in January, said problems in the 2024 budget led to issues for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, 2025 city budget, Andy Goodell, Central Garage, Financial Restructuring Board, Fire Ambulance, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Juneteenth, Kim Ecklund, Medicare Advantage plan, Rite Aid

City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance

August 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Andy Goodell, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Health Department, City Council Public Safety Committee, food truck ordinance, Jackson-Taylor Park, James Mason, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Kim Mason, Mark Roetzer

City Council To Vote on Food Truck Ordinance, Splash Fund Allocation

August 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will not be voting on a resolution tonight to ask the State Comptroller to investigate the receipt of retiree benefits by a former City Court Judge, in addition to seeking restitution of those benefits. Mayor Kim Ecklund … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Andy Goodell, City Council Public Safety Committee, Eddie Sundquist, food truck ordinance, Fred Larson, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Splash Pad, Kim Ecklund, Mobile Food Vendor ordinance, New York State Comptroller’s Office

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