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Three Communities Receive Mural Funding Under NYS CHARM Initiative

October 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three Chautauqua County communities received murals under the state’s Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) program. The CHARM initiative will support the creation of art across 21 counties, tapping into New York's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHARM Program, City of Dunkirk, Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals program, Sherman, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, Village of Falconer

Village Residents Sue Fredonia Over Plan To Share Water With Pomfret, Decommission Reservoir

October 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The village of Fredonia is being sued by residents over the village board’s approval of the Village of Fredonia Water System Improvement Project. Attorneys for James Lynden, Gladys Sedota, and Marie Sedota filed the suit in State Supreme Court in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, City of Dunkirk, Fredonia, Gladys Sedota, James Lynden, Lippes and Lippes, Marie Sedota, New York State Environmental Quality Review, New York State General Municipal Law, Pomfret, State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County, Village of Fredonia Water System Improvement Project

Borrello, Molitor Demand Action On City Of Dunkirk’s Failure To Submit 2024 Independent Audit

August 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are demanding immediate action from Governor Kathy Hochul and Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz to address the City of Dunkirk’s continued failure to submit its legally required 2024 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, City of Dunkirk, City of Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act, City of Dunkirk Revenue Anticipation Note Refinancing Act, George Borrello, Kate Wdowiasz, Kathy Hochul, New York State Comptroller’s Office

Independence Day Celebrations Are Set For Around Chautauqua County

July 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Independence Day celebrations are set for around Chautauqua County on Friday. In Mayville, the day will start with the judging of Fire Apparatus and antique cars in the Chautauqua Lake Central School parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The Grand Parade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10K Firecracker Run, Bemus Point, City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk Memorial Park, Independence Day, Lakewood, Marauder Trotter, Mayville, Mayville Lakeside Park, Skylighters Fireworks, Starfire Corporation Fireworks, Wright Park, Zambelli Fireworks Internationale

Gov. Hochul Wants To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Upstate NY, Sen. Borrello Says Build It In Dunkirk

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul wants to build a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York and State Senator George Borrello says to build it in Dunkirk. Hochul announced Monday her directive to the New York Power Authority to identify … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York Power Authority, NRG, nuclear power

Republican Dunkirk City Council Members Oppose Gov. Hochul’s Loan Proposal

June 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Republicans on Dunkirk City Council have come out in opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to issue a $13.7 million loan to the City of Dunkirk. The loan would carry a 7.5% interest rate over 15 years. City council members who have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abigail Zatorski, Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk City Council, financial control board, George Borrello, James Stoyle, Kathy Hochul, Nancy Nichols

Local State Representatives Criticize Gov. Hochul’s Proposal To Give Dunkirk Loan

June 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to give the City of Dunkirk a $13 million loan. The state representatives say the loan, which has a 7.75% interest rate and is required … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, Andrew Molitor, Authorities And Commissions Committee, City of Dunkirk, City of Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act, financial control board, George Borrello, Kate Wdowiasz, Kathy Hochul, New York State Comptroller’s Office, State Senate Corporations

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

Dunkirk Receives Grant Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Ports

April 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk has received a municipal zero-emission vehicle infrastructure grant. The state grant of $53,400 will allow Dunkirk to install 14 Level 2 charging ports for electric vehicles. The Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, municipal zero-emission vehicle infrastructure grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, City of Dunkirk, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Gregory Carlson, Gregory Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jay Gould, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Melissa First, Michael Zanghi, Nick Langworthy, Paul Whitford, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Dando Jr., Russ Bonfiglio, Sandra Lewis, Seth States, Susan Parker, Tamara Dickey, Terry Niebel, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Travis Heiser, Vince DeJoy

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