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NYS Pays Off The Nearly $7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Fund Loan

July 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan. Hochul said this move will bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New Yorkers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance, Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

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

New State Law Allows Voters Waiting In Line To Be Provided Refreshments

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New state legislation has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul that allows voters waiting in line to be provided refreshments. Across the State, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots during a heat wave, with peak temperatures … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: elections, Kathy Hochul, New York State Election Law

Chronic Asthma Sufferers Could Qualify For Free Air Conditioners In NYS

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A program that provides free air conditioners to New Yorkers with chronic asthma has been launched. The Essential Plan Cooling Program provides the free units to residents who are enrolled in the State’s Essential Plan and live with persistent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Essential Plan Cooling Program, Extreme Heat Action Plan, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Student Retention Program Being Expanded At State Colleges

June 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A student retention program is being expanded at colleges in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that retention and completion model SUNY ASAP|ACE is being expanded to 34 campuses in Fall 2025. The expansion is expected to serve 7,050 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advancing Completion through Engagement, Advancing Success in Associate Pathways, Kathy Hochul, SUNY ASAP-ACE, SUNY Fredonia

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

Chautauqua County Agencies Receiving Nearly $850,000 To Reduce Domestic Violence

June 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County agencies will receive nearly $850,000 to reduce domestic violence. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the record $20.2 million investment in 17 counties that will allow the State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support 87 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Probation Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Domestic Violence, Jamestown Police Department, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Salvation Army Anew Center, Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence initiative, STRIVE Initiative

Gov. Hochul Issues Formal Apology To Seneca Nation

May 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians Tuesday to issue a formal apology for New York State’s role in the operation of the Thomas Indian School. Hochul met with President J. Conrad Seneca and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: J. Conrad Seneca, J.C. Seneca, Kathy Hochul, Seneca Nation of Indians, Thomas Indian School

Gov. Hochul To Issue Apology During Visit to Seneca Nation Territory

May 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New York Governor Kathy Hochul will visit the Seneca Nation Territory to apologize on behalf of New York State’s role in the Thomas Indian School atrocities. The Seneca Nation is set to welcome Hochul to its Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday, May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carlisle Indian Industrial School, J.C. Seneca, Kathy Hochul, Seneca Nation, Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Territory, Thomas Indian School

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