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Former Cuomo Aide Makes Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Governor

February 25, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A former staffer for the economic development wing of the Cuomo Administration has published a personal account of her sexual harassment allegations against the governor. Lindsay Boylan is a former staffer at Empire State Development. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Empire State Development, Lindsay Boylan, Sexual Harassment

County Health Officials Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 During Reopening Process

May 20, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Officials are providing more details and information regarding the gradual reopening of the local economy, including urging the community to remain vigilant and continue social distancing guidelines during the novel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schuyler, coronavirus, COVID-19, Empire State Development, Jim Quattrone, PJ Wendel

Residents, Stakeholders Encouraged to Attend Public Input Session on Updated Urban Design Plan

May 2, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) is inviting the public to attend an input session on Wednesday that focuses on updating the city's Urban Design Plan for the city. Once completed, the planning document will provide guidance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Spillane, Empire State Development, Goody Clancy, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Urban Design Plan, Sarah Gilbert

[LISTEN] Castelli Takes Over Cheese Manufacturing Plant in Ashville

September 21, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ASHVILLE - A new company has taken over the cheese manufacturing plant in Ashville. As part of an economic development deal with the state and county, Castelli America is now operating the former Empire Specialty Cheese plant on Fairbanks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Castelli Cheese, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Empire Specialty Cheese Co, Empire State Development, Howard Zemsky, Nuova Castelli, Paul Bensabat

Empire State Development to Oversee Athenex Project After Company Officials Voice Concerns

September 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - An international company that develops cancer care drugs is reportedly looking at alternative locations for its multi-million dollar pharmaceutical plant. In February Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials were in Dunkirk to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Athenex, Cathy Young, Empire State Development, SUNY Polytechnic Institute

[WATCH]Young Seeks Answers from State Economic Development Commissioner Regarding $200 Million Project

February 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The effort to get more information regarding a recently announced $200 million economic development project in for the north county. On Tuesday the state legislature held another joint budget hearing, this time focusing on economic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Cathy Young, Empire State Development, Howard Zemsky, New York State Budget, New York State Department of Economic Development, State Senate

Several Proposed Projects Highlighted in Regional Economic Development Council Progress Report

September 23, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council has released its 2015 Progress Report, detailing how various state-funded economic development projects are coming along, as well as providing information on some newly proposed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empire State Development, Manufacturing Technology Institute, National Comedy Center, National Comedy Center Park, South County Industrial Park, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

Reed Announces Upcoming Manufacturing Summit in Jamestown

May 22, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) is announcing that Jamestown has been selected as the location to host the 2015 Manufacturing Summit. According to a release from the Congressman’s office, the program will allow businesses to discover programs and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Collins, Department of Commerce, Empire State Development, Export Import Bank, Fred Hochberg, Glen Thompson, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturing Summit, Small Business Administration, Tom Reed

Cuomo Announces $6 Million in Funding to Market New York’s Beer, Spirits and Wine Industry

April 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to visibility of locally owned craft beer and liquor businesses in New York State. During Tuesday’s second New York State Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit, the Governor announced that the State provide $6 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Beer, Empire State Development, Wine, Wine Beer Spirits and Cider Summit

MORNING NEWS: County IDA Announces Two New Business Development Projects in Westfield, Dunkirk

August 2, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County development officials have announced two new businesses that will be coming into the area in the coming weeks. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency says Rae Foods, Inc. recently closed on the purchase of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Daly, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Dunkirk Metal Products of WNY, Empire State Development, Nowinski Pierogi, Rae Foods

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