SALAMANCA - For the first time in 35 years, a sitting New York Governor has personally visited the city of Salamanca. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo made a joint appearance with Seneca Nation of Indians President Barry Snyder, Sr. at the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Casino Bill Now Awaits Public Vote Following Gov.’s Signature
ALBANY - The issue of whether or not New York State will be in the business of licensing casinos in areas of Upstate New York will go before voters this November. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Upstate NY Gaming Economic Development … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City of Salamanca Gets No-Interest Loan from Albany
The city of Salamanca is set to receive a $5 million, no-interest loan to help with its strapped finances, courtesy of New York State. The Post Journal is reporting Friday that the Cattaraugus County city has not received any casino revenues from … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Considering Non-Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls
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...]
