ALBANY - The Albany Times Union is reporting this morning that Governor Andrew Cuomo will propose a new, non-Indian casino for downtown Niagara Falls. The announcement will be the result of the Governor’s frustration with the state’s long-standing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Snyder Returns as President of Seneca Nation
In the Seneca Nation elections, Barry Snyder won the hotly contested six-way race for Seneca Nation President and will lead the Nation for the next two years. Snyder received 929 votes over Richard E. Nephew, who received 704 votes. A total of 2,636 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Senecas Announce Plan for Outlet Mall in Hanover
HANOVER - A new commercial district will soon be cropping up in the North county, thanks in part to the Seneca Nation of Indians. Late last week, Seneca Nation of Indians President Robert Odawi Porter and other officials announced a project to create … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Major I-86 Renovation to Begin Next Spring
JAMESTOWN - If you’ve recently traveled on I-86 across Cattaraugus County, you’ve probably noticed that repairs of the roadway are finally getting underway. Congressman Tom Reed – who currently represents Cattaraugus County in Washington – spent time … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation President Comments on New Casino Ammendment
SALAMANCA - The leader of the Seneca Nation of Indians is speaking out on the approval by state lawmakers to establish a constitutional amendment to that allows for up to seven non-Native American casinos throughout the state. President Robert Odawi … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec. 13, 2011
JAMESTOWN MAN FACES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is behind bars after being arrested late last night on domestic violence charges. Jamestown Police were called to the WCA Hospital Emergency room for a report of an assault … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Nov. 15, 2011
SEVERE WEATHER POUNDS CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Strong thunderstorms, tornado warnings and high winds whipped through Chautauqua County last night, causing damage in several communities along the Lake Erie Shoreline and on into the … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Sept. 1, 2011
OFFICIALS TO ANNOUNCE WELFARE TO WORK INITIATIVE TO CLEAN UP THE LAKE A group of local and state officials will be making a major announcement tomorrow that will benefit Chautauqua Lake as well as the unemployed in Chautauqua Lake. A press … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 2, 2011
SENATE TO ACT ON DEFICIT BILL TODAY WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate is expected to act on the federal deficit bill during a noon voting session today. The move comes after the house approved the plan yesterday by a wider-than-expected margin – … [Read more...]
