MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Recorded Friday, May 10 and Broadcast Thursday, May 17 2019. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (150th, R-Ellicott) stops by the WRFA Studio in Jamestown, NY to discuss several issues and items out of Albany, … [Read more...]
Warren County School Teacher Arrested on School Property Following Drug Investigation
WARREN - A Warren County School District teacher was removed from class and arrested on drug charges on Tuesday. The Post-Journal says Matthew Kiser is a teacher at Beaty-Warren Middle School and has been charged with possession with intent to … [Read more...]
Marijuana Issue Won’t be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo said that a bill legalizing marijuana - and the revenue anticipated from such a proposal - would not be included in the state's upcoming budget. However, the governor also is predicting that the state legislature would … [Read more...]
As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene Opposed to Legalization of Marijuana
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has come out in opposition to the proposed legalization of recreational marijuana. The local government agency based out of Mayville released a statement Wednesday saying it does not support the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jack Porcari from WNY NORML Discusses Marijuana Legalization in NY State
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. WRFA Public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jack Porcari, executive director of WNY NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) to learn more … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Faces Charges After Marijuana Grow Operation Discovered in Residence
CELORON - A Celoron Man has been arrested after more than 80 marijuana plants were discovered inside his home. . Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force say 47-year-old Alan Miller allegedly had a large grow operation at his Venice Street. … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Jones Booker to Call for Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined with New Jersey Senator Corey Booker on Wednesday to cosponsor a bill that would end federal prohibition of marijuana. Gillibrand and Booker announced their support for the Marijuana Justice … [Read more...]
Reed Weighs in on Marijuana Legalization Issue as Justice Department Pushes for Renewed Enforcement, Prosecution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions outraged the legal cannabis industry last week when he rescinded the Cole Memo, which allowed states to implement their own marijuana laws without fear of federal interference. Now, another pot … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces several charges following an alleged vehicle pursuit that took place early Tuesday morning on the Foote Ave. Arterial near Forest Ave. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers noticed a white motorcycle … [Read more...]
