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State Releases Details for Phase 2 Reopening

May 29, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

ALBANY - The Forward New York Website has released guidelines for Phase Two reopening. As previously mentioned, all professional services and offices, along with most retail operations, are permitted to reopen as long as they adhere to state health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, New York Forward

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 29, 2020  AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including preparing for Phase 2 or reopening in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: COVID-19, New York Forward, PJ Wendel

Delay Expected for Five NY Regions Scheduled for Phase 2 Reopening

May 29, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - It appears the effort to enter Phase 2 of the the Forward New York reopening process Friday for five regions of the state has hit a stumbling block. That's according to a report from the Albany Times Union. The five regions include the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, COVID-19, Kathy Hochul, New York Forward, New York on Pause, PJ Wendel

National Comedy Center Postpones 30th Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival to August 2021

May 28, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the National Comedy Center has announced that it will be rescheduling the 30th annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown, NY, originally scheduled for August 5-9, 2020, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, David Spade, Jeff Foxworthy, Journey Gunderson, Kevin Nealon, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Rob Schneider

[LISTEN] Rep. Tom Reed – May 27, 2020 Conference Call

May 27, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFARadio · Rep. Tom Reed - May 27, 2020 Conference Call AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on May 21 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who shares additional details regarding his concerns over nursing home deaths in New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: COVID-19, Tom Reed

Chautauqua County IDA Offers Additional Details for Business Reopening Guidelines and Requirements

May 27, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - On May 18, New York State issued detailed guidelines for the reopening of Phase 1 businesses, which are required to be adhered to prior to reopening during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The state’s guidance, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, Mark Geise, New York Forward, PJ Wendel

Chautauqua County Sees Drop in Active Cases, Hospitalizations; WNY Region On Pace to Enter Phase 2 Next Week

May 27, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul said COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU numbers are trending downward across Western New York and as a result, the region is on track to reach Phase 2 next week. Meanwhile, both the total number of active COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, coronavirus, COVID-19, Kathy Hochul, New York Forward

County Sees 40% Increase in Coronavirus Cases During Past Week, Four Currently Hospitalized

May 26, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County increased by over 40% during the past week and the number of active cases has doubled. According to information released by the county health department, there were a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, coronavirus, COVID-19, New York Forward, PJ Wendel

Cuomo Says Professional Sports Can Begin Training Camps in NY State

May 26, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that New York professional sports leagues will be able to begin training camps in state while following appropriate health protocols. The Governor also announced that campgrounds and RV Parks are now … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, COVID-19, Eric Schmidt, Johns Hopkins University

Public Hearing on Jamestown School Budget will Be Monday, June 1

May 26, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The public hearing for the Jamestown Public Schools' 2020-21 proposed budget will be held remotely on Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. On May 19 the Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the $88.3 million budget that includes no property … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2020-21 Jamestown School Budget, Bret Apthorpe, coronavirus, COVID-19, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Success Academy, Jamestown School Board, P-Tech

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