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Ice Fishermen on Chautauqua Lake Urged to Use Caution

February 3, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Ice fishermen on Chautauqua Lake are being urged to be cautious. The Chautauqua Lake Association said they've had reports of “not good ice” in areas all around the lake. They said while most people expect the lower basin to have better ice than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, ice fishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

End of Year, New Year’s Day Hikes Planned in WNY

December 30, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Several hikes are planned for the end of the year and start of the New Year around Western New York. The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold a guided winter hike from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, December 31. The hike will give … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, First Day Hikes, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Late Season Deer Hunting Still Available in New York State

December 20, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Hunters are reminded that late season deer hunting is still available across the Southern Zone in New York State, which includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Deer Hunting, Holiday Deer Hunt, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Four Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations Now Operational in Jamestown

December 14, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

New electric vehicle fast charging stations are operational in Jamestown as part of an effort to provide EVs more convenient charging opportunities near I-86 in the Southern Tier. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a dozen new fast chargers have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, electric vehicle fast charging station, Electric Vehicles, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Volkswagen settlement fund

Post-Fire Clean-Up of Former Crawford Furniture Building Site Could Cost Over $1 Million

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The clean-up cost following the fire at the former Crawford Furniture building on Allen Street could cost over $1 million. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk informed the City Council Housing Committee that Allen Street Development LLC, whose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, City Council Housing Committee, Crawford Furniture, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patricia Rusiniak, Richard Rusiniak

Western NY Land Conservancy Names Jon Kaledin as New Executive Director

November 30, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Jon Kaledin as its new Executive Director. Kaledin's appointment will be effective January 9, 2023. He will succeed longtime Executive Director Nancy Smith. Kaledin has held executive positions in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jon Kaledin, Nancy Smith, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Western New York Land Conservancy

NYS Enforcing Hunting Safety Guidelines, Asks Hunters to Watch for Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

November 28, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

New York State is enforcing safety guidelines during the big game hunting season. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said 'Operation Safe Harvest' is part of a statewide initiative to ensure all hunters … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Chronic Wasting Disease, Deer Hunting, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Operation Safe Harvest

City Exploring Legal Options Following Fire at 1061 Allen Street

November 21, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The cause of last week's fire at 1061 Allen Street remains under investigation. The Jamestown Fire Department declared the fire out on Friday, November 18, two days after the massive blaze resulted in response by 13 local fire companies. Officials … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patricia Rusiniak, Richard G. Rusiniak, Richard Rusiniak

Veterans Day is the Last Statewide Free Fishing Day of 2022

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Today is the last statewide Free Fishing Day of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul said the day was chosen as part of Veterans Day. She said fishing is considered one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an ideal activity for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Free Fishing Day, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Veterans Day

Motorists Advised to Keep An Eye Out for Deer During Fall Months

November 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Motorists are advised to keep an eye out for deer during the Fall months. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation released a joint statement saying deer become more active and are more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car-Deer Accident, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, University at Albany Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research

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