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Gov. Hochul Exploring Possible Cell Phone Ban in Classrooms

July 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has kicked off a statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools. This listening tour will include roundtable discussions with key stakeholders over the coming months. The Governor has emphasized the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, smartphone ban

Over $5.7 Million Coming To Chautauqua County for Bridge, Culvert Work

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $5.7 million is coming to Chautauqua County for bridge and culvert work from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $484 million in enhanced assistance for 137 local governments across the State to rehabilitate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, Kathy Hochul, New York State BRIDGE NY, Town of Mina

Plastic Toiletry Bottles To Be Banned in NYS Hotels

July 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Plastic toiletry bottles will be banned in New York State hotels starting in 2025. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said that starting January 1, 2025, any New York hotel with 50 rooms or more will no longer be allowed to provide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, plastic toiletry bottle ban, Todd Kaminsky

Gov. Hochul Says Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19 Have Increased

July 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has provided New Yorkers an update on COVID-19 as new variants contribute to increases in hospitalizations in parts of New York State and around the country. Hochul said hospitalizations have increased compared to the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, James McDonald, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Health, Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program

Three County Organizations That Serve Veterans Receiving Capital Grants from NYS

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three Chautauqua County organizations that serve veterans will receive nearly $950,000 in capital grants. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the more than $40 million in the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program and the Veterans’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Children’s Safety Village, Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Dormitory Authority of the state of New York, Kathy Hochul, Lutheran Housing Realty Inc., Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program

Gun Violence Down 28% For First Part of 2024 in NYS

June 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Gun violence is down 28% for the first part of 2024 in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the data that was reported by police departments participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. The 28% decline … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Probation Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, GIVE Initiative, Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, gun violence, Jamestown Police Department, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

Two Bills Signed To Protect Kids Online in NYS

June 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two bills that aim to protect kids online have been signed into law in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said, "New York is leading the nation to protect our kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from predatory … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York Child Data Protection Act, New York State Attorney General's Office, SAFE for Kids Act, social media

NYS’ 250th Commemoration Commission Formed

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State's 250th Commemoration Commission has been formed to recognize the anniversary of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the commission formation, saying, "New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Revolution, Betty Rosa, Declaration of Independence, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Education, New York State's 250th Commemoration Commission, Office of Parks, Randy Simons, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

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

Chautauqua County Receiving State Funding For Summer Youth Employment Program

June 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive $479,107 through the State's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is distributing $55 million, an increase of $7.9 million over last year, to all 57 counties and New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Summer Youth Employment program

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