State Senator George Borrello says New York is worse off as a result of the State Legislative session that ended last week. Borrello cited Governor Andrew Cuomo's controversies, saying Cuomo couldn't effectively govern the state or negotiate a … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted in NYS with 70% Adults Receiving 1st Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 restrictions have lifted in New York State as Governor Cuomo announces that 70% of adults have received their first dose of the vaccine for the virus. The State's health guidance and New York Forward industry specific guidelines are now … [Read more...]
Masks Still Required in New York State Schools
Masks are still required at schools in New York State. The State Education Department on Sunday emailed guidance to the roughly 700 New York school districts that said state agencies have agreed to wait until the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Fair Canceled, Affects 4-H Youth Programs
The Chautauqua County Fair has been canceled for a second summer. The Fair made the announcement on their Facebook page, citing community health and well-being with the COVID-19 situation. Fair officials hope to bring the Fair back next year for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel – April 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about various developments in guidelines when it comes to COVID-19, the future of the Jamestown Airport and some news about Chautauqua Lake. … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Critical of new HERO Act
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are critical of the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or HERO Act, that was passed by the State Legislature last week. The bill requires the state health and labor departments to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19, as well as discussing County Road and Bridge Work projects, and how the new State Budget affects Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Can Be Controlled
County Executive PJ Wendel said there is a slight uptick in positive cases of COVID and in hospitalizations in Chautauqua County over the last week. Wendel said they're not sure if it's attributed to Easter-related travel at this time, but says … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: April 8, 2021
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about federal COVID funding, borrowing for the city's parking garages, public safety and police contracts, and much more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Senator Chuck Schumer: April 8, 2021
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was joined by other local officials at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown to discuss the "Save Our Stages" fund as part of the American Rescue Plan this week. We'll hear from Senator Schumer and NCC Executive Director … [Read more...]
