On April 14, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Healthcare in Jamestown and Chautauqua County and the impact COVID-19 has had on area healthcare services. WATCH The discussion included a panel of … [Read more...]
Federal Government to Make Free N95 Masks Available Starting Early February
The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality N95 masks for adults free of charge starting next week. A White House official said the masks will be available at thousands of pharmacies and other locations. The distribution … [Read more...]
Wegmans Requiring Employees to Wear Masks, Encourage Customers to Wear Masks
Wegmans is encouraging all customers, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face mask while their stores. The grocery store chain made the announcement after reviewing updated guidance from the CDC, state, and local health departments. All … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 1, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID 19, as well as discussing Marijuana Legalization in New York State and the likelihood of him running unopposed for a full 4-year term in November. … [Read more...]
County Health Department Provides Additional Details for Wedding Planning During Pandemic
MAYVILLE - If you are planning a wedding this spring or summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's some important information you'll wan to know about. On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, New York State released additional NY Forward interim guidance … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sen. George Borrello: March 18, 2021
Sen. George Borrello (R-NY 57th District) joins us for a conversation and update on news coming out of Albany. We discuss the embattled governor Andrew Cuomo, the State Budget, and COVID response. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: March 18, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks about the federal COVID-19 relief funding Chautauqua County is set to receive from the federal government, while also reflecting on COVID-19 pandemic on the one-year anniversary of the state of emergency … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Removal of 11 p.m. Curfews for some Businesses, Starting April 5
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On March 22, indoor fitness classes can begin reopening statewide at 33 percent capacity with health screening and contact … [Read more...]
County Reports 127 Active COVID Cases for Tuesday, March 16
MAYVILLE - The number of Active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County was 127 as of Tuesday. That's an increase of 11 over Monday. Health officials on Wednesday also said 12 new cases were confirmed for Tuesday. There are currently 10 people with … [Read more...]
Wedding Receptions Can Resume Statewide
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that wedding receptions and catered events can now resume statewide. All venues hosting weddings and catered events must follow the State's strict health and safety protocols. The governor's … [Read more...]
