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Langworthy Endorses Molitor, Bobseine Gains 3rd Party Line for 150th State Assembly Race

June 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WDOE reports Congressman Nick Langworthy has endorsed the GOP candidate for the 150th State Assembly district race. Langworthy endorsed Andrew Molitor while on a stop in Fredonia. He said he is "very confident" that Molitor will be able fill the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Andrew Molitor, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, City of Dunkirk, Mike Bobseine, Nick Langworthy, Restore Freedom

NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed To Build Brooks Hospital in Fredonia

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. Governor Kathy Hochul was in Fredonia to announce an agreement with Kaleida Health and Brooks-TLC Health Systems to build the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks Memorial Hospital, Brooks-TLC Health Systems, City of Dunkirk, Fredonia, George Borrello, Kaleida Health, Kathy Hochul, TLC Lakeshore

Many Memorial Day Events Planned This Weekend

May 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There are a variety of other Memorial Day events taking place this weekend in Chautauqua County. The Blue Star Mothers will hold their Annual Gold Star Memorial Remembrance at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25. The ceremony will be held at Veterans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga, City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council, Findley Lake, Gold Star Memorial Remembrance, Lake Erie New York Chapter 4 Blue Star Mothers, Litz Family Memorial Gazebo, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Parade, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Village of Falconer

Nine Projects To Receive DRI Funding Announced For Dunkirk

May 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the nine projects in the City of Dunkirk that will receive a total of $9.7 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding. Hochul said the projects receiving funds will help make downtown Dunkirk a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adams Art Gallery, Chadwick Bay Marina, City of Dunkirk, Clarion Hotel, Downtown Dunkirk Small Project Fund, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Dunkirk Macaroni Company Building, Graf Building, Kathy Hochul, Kids at Promise, Lake Shore National Bank, Regan Development LLC

Dunkirk Receives $66,000 For Tree Plantings Through DEC

April 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk is receiving $66,000 for tree planting through the state Urban and Community Forestry grant program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $2.4 million in urban forestry projects grants in celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Week. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arbor Day, City of Dunkirk, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, State of the State, state Urban and Community Forestry grant program

Dunkirk To Receive $1.8 Million To Reduce Lead Hazards

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk will receive $1.8 million to reduce lead hazards. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the receipt of funding from the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program. The $1,855,008 grant will be administered by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, Lead Hazard Reduction, Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program, Lead Poisoning, Nick Langworthy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Many Businesses, Organizations Holding Solar Eclipse Events

April 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Many organizations and businesses are holding events today as part of the solar eclipse. The Jamestown Airport 's "Fly-by-Night" event continues today, starting at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Dozens of vendors, including food trucks, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Audubon Community Nature Center, City of Dunkirk, Fenton History Center, Great Lakes Flight Center, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jamestown Community College, Long Point State Park, Midway State Park, New York State Parks

City Council Housing Committee In Favor of Pro-Housing Community Program

February 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee is in favor of a pledge to address affordable housing issues in the city. The Pro-Housing Community Program was created in July 2023 under an executive order by Governor Kathy Hochul. Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Housing Committee, City of Dunkirk, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Kathy Hochul, Pro Housing Communities Pledge, Pro-Housing Community Program

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Provided $459,000 for 26 Projects in 2023

January 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth provided $459,000 for 26 projects in 2023. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise and Economic Development Coordinator Nate Aldrich provided an overview of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, City of Dunkirk, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Mark Geise, Nate Aldrich

Dunkirk Ice Cream Plant Receives PILOT, Tax Exemptions For Expansion Project

December 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Dunkirk ice cream plant has received incentives from the county as part of its $250 million expansion. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved at its December 19 meeting a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk City School District, Empire State Development, Excelsior Jobs Program tax credit, The Ferrero Group, Wells Enterprises

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