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NYS Legislature Passes Sixth Emergency Budget Extender

April 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Legislature passed a sixth emergency budget extender Wednesday to keep state government open through April 27. The temporary measure authorizes $12.7 billion in spending, providing funds for state employee paychecks. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Carl Heastie, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature

Gov. Hochul Proposes Plan To Protect Residents Against ICE

April 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a comprehensive plan to protect residents against ICE. Hochul said this plan builds on previous proposals and would “...enhance protections and safeguard the rights of New Yorkers from the overreach of rogue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Immigration, Kathy Hochul, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Forestville, Frewsburg Fire Districts Owe Unpaid Fees To Chautauqua County

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Forestville and Frewsburg Fire Districts have unpaid fees owed to Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Attorney's Office is taking steps to resolve unpaid fees for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance intercepts and is preparing next actions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advanced Life Support ambulance intercepts, Chautauqua County Attorney, Chautauqua County Emergency Medical Services, Chautauqua County Government, Emily Woodard, EMS Cost Recovery Act, Forestville Fire District, Frewsburg Fire District, Kathy Hochul

NYSDOT Working To Fill Potholes

April 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Transportation is at work filling potholes after a cold winter. The DOT will have 215 crews out during the month of April to place more than 8,000 tons of asphalt to fill an anticipated 175,000 potholes statewide. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I-86, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Transportation, NY Route 394, Potholes, U.S. Route 20

County Legislature Seats Up For Election Again In November Thanks To Even Year Voting Change

April 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Legislature seats are on the November General Election ballot again under New York State’s new even year election law. The U.S. Supreme Court, last month, declined to hear a case on the state law that pushed local elections to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Alexandria Moss, Andrew Faulkner, Bob Bankoski, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Brian Abram, Carla Rodriguez, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Family Court, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Christopher DeBlass, Colby Garza, Dalton Anthony, Dan Morton, Dan Pavlock, Fred Johnson, Fred Larson, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jeremy Maggio, Jim Quattrone, John Hamels, John Penhollow, John Vogan, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kathy Hochul, Kevin O'Connell, Lisa Vanstrom, Marcus Buchanan, Marty Proctor, Michael Lee, Michael Sullivan, Nikki Pierce, Pierre Chagnon, Sandra Lewis, Tom Harmon, Tom Nelson, Travis Heiser, U.S. Supreme Court, Vince DeJoy

JCC Expanding Child Care Program

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will be expanding the number of children and infants it accepts for its child care program. The move is part of the expansion of child care services at 11 SUNY community colleges. Governor Kathy Hochul said, “We are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Jamestown Community College, Kathy Hochul

Project To Finish Sewering Chautauqua Lake Underway

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Plans to finish a project to establish public sewer service around Chautauqua Lake are underway. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Phase 3 of the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District (SCCLSD) expansion will extend public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Kathy Hochul, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant, PJ Wendel, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District

Governor Hochul, State Attorney General James Urging Residents To Report Price Gouging In Wake Of Conflict In Iran

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are urging residents to remain vigilant against price gouging in the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions and conflict in West Asia, particularly in Iran, that could threaten supply chains … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Iran, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Walter Mosley, West Asia

Jamestown City Council To Review Agreement Between City, Ramsay Agriculture

March 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a master project agreement between the City and Ramsay Agriculture at their work session tonight. Ramsay Agriculture, located at 40 Winsor Street and at 65 River Street, is in the process of constructing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Kathy Hochul, Memorial Day Parade, microgrid, New York State Budget, New York State Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law, Ramsay Agriculture, St. James Italian Festival, Temporary Municipal Assistance, Turn The River Green

Officials Call On Trump Administration To Refund Tariff Payments

February 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State and Federal leaders are calling on the Trump Administration to refund tariff payments to businesses and consumers. This comes after a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned sweeping tariffs Trump justified under the 1977 International … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Ac, Donald Trump, Kathy Hochul, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Supreme Court, Yale Budget Lab

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