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WQRW Community Focus

WQRW Community Focus

By Q93.5FM WQRW Radio

On this local current affairs show we talk to Policy makers, Educators, Law Enforcement, Business Owners, Representatives from local organizations, clubs, and groups. Along with other notable people in the local community. Your chance to SOUND OFF on the topics, news, issues and events that affect you.
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WQRW Community FocusMay 14, 2022

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Episode 69

Episode 69

Joining us on the show this week is James Freeland the Head Coach of the Canisteo-Greenwood Chargers Girls Flag Football team. Coach Freeland talks about his team winning the Section V Class B title and playing in the Far West Regional Championship game at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, NY.

Jul 30, 202326:32
Episode 68

Episode 68

Joining us on the show is Dr. Lisa Lantz. She is a Professor of Music, the Conductor of the AU Orchestra, and the founder of the Most Arts Festival.

Jul 23, 202317:59
Episode 67

Episode 67

Joining us on the show is Ellen Ruckle who is one of the Directors at the Allegany County Fair.

Jul 16, 202314:03
Episode 66

Episode 66

Joining us on the show this week is Kim Hannigan. She is the Manager of the Alfred Farmers Market.

Jul 09, 202315:24
Episode 65

Episode 65

Joining us on the show this week is Carmen Wilkins. She is the Director of the St. James Foundation.

Jul 02, 202313:30
Episode 64

Episode 64

Joining us on the show this week is current Avoca/Prattsburgh Baseball Coach Dennis Miles. He is a member of the Section V and NYS Baseball Hall Of Fame. He talks about the upcoming Avoca/Prattsburgh Instructional Baseball Camp.

Jun 25, 202320:26
Episode 63

Episode 63

Joining us on the show this week is Allegany County Assistant District Attorney Ian Jones. He is running for Allegany County District Attorney.

Jun 18, 202331:19
Episode 62

Episode 62

Joining us on the show this week is Bruce Thomas. He is the Executive Director of the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jun 17, 202332:28
Episode 61

Episode 61

Joining us on the show this week is Katri Adams the Market Manager for the Angelica Farmer's Market. She fills us in on when the Farmer's Market starts, hours and special event weekends.

May 28, 202309:50
Episode 60

Episode 60

Joining us on the show this week is Jonah Crump and Belinda Knight to talk about Trauma Informed Care Thru Allegany County and what they do and what activities are taking place inhonor of May being Trauma Awareness Month.

May 21, 202329:57
Episode 59

Episode 59

Joining us on the show this week Madeline Wlasniewski a Wildlife Technician with NYS DEC talks about preserving the Timber rattlesnakes.

May 07, 202322:08
Episode 59

Episode 59

Joining us on the show this week the Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center Program Manager David Chambers and Erin Spring Program Coordinator for the Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center and the Allegany Safe Harbour Program to bring awareness to April being National Abuse Prevention Month.

Apr 16, 202342:03
Episode 58

Episode 58

Joining us on the show this week the Dansville/Hornell YMCA Executive Director Kristoph Kocan.

Apr 09, 202325:20
Episode 57

Episode 57

Joining us on the show this week is Public Health Educator Robert Matasich from the Allegany County Department of Health to talk about a upcoming free rabies clinic and info on the NYS Septic System Replacement Program, and how to maintain and why to get your septic system inspected.

Apr 02, 202320:48
Episode 56

Episode 56

Joining us on the show this week is Alfred State College President Dr. Steven Mauro.

Mar 26, 202319:01
Episode 55

Episode 55

Joining us on the show this week Attorney David Holland and Attorney Jim Landau. Both are partners at the Prince Lobel and Tye law firm. David and Jim talk about the CAURD program in NYS and the latest ruling by the court which denied motions by Variscite NY One to drop an injunctionpreventing New York to issue CAURD licenses in 5 regions in which the agency is licensing CAURD dispensaries. The injuction applies to applicants in the Finger Lakes, Central New York, Western New York, Mid Hudson and Brooklyn

Mar 19, 202337:60
Episode 54

Episode 54

Joining us on the show this week Robin Fuller. She is the Early Childhood Education and Development Coordinator at Ardent Solutions Inc in Wellsville, NY

Mar 12, 202323:04
Episode 53

Episode 53

Joining us on the show this week is Carrie Redman. She is the Development Director at the ARC of Allegany/Steuben County.

Mar 08, 202308:59
Episode 52

Episode 52

Joining us on the show this week is Jose Soto. He is the Systems Transformation Manager at Ardent Solutions in Wellsville, NY.

Mar 08, 202324:59
Episode 51

Episode 51

Joining us on the show this week. Mr. Alan Mosher. He is the current President of the Wellsville Central School District Board of Education. He is the former Executive Director for the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce and the former President of the Wellsville Lions Club. His Wife Nancy Mosher is the current President of the Wellsville Lions Club.

Feb 12, 202329:58
Episode 50

Episode 50

Joining us on the show this week Gwen Cooper representing Ardent Solutions and Access Allegany. Gwen is the Mobility Manager at Ardent Solutions who oversee's Mobility Services in Allegany County.

Feb 05, 202316:51
Episode 49

Episode 49

Joining us on the show this week is Jim Helms CEO of Jomes Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY

Jan 29, 202335:57
Episode 48

Episode 48

Joining us on the show this week Robert Matasich a Public Health Educator from the Allegany County Department of Health.

Jan 22, 202327:58
Episode 47

Episode 47

Joining the show is Tracey Harrison Vice President for 1199 SEIU.

Jan 17, 202321:26
Episode 46

Episode 46

Joining us on the show this week Dana Hand from the Dan Barkley Allegany County vs. Steuben County Basketball Showcase sponsored by the Allegany County Deputy Sheriff's Association

Dec 25, 202235:17
Episode 45

Episode 45

Joining us on the show this week is Jim Campbell. He is a Outreach Specialist and the Director of the Catholic Charities Joyce Family Food Pantry and Thrift Store in Wellsville.

Dec 18, 202217:27
Episode 44

Episode 44

Joining us on the show this week newly reelected NYS Seantor George Borrello who represents District 57. He is also the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Dec 11, 202211:52
Episode 43

Episode 43

Joining us on the show this week Don Ash from the Angelica Farmers Market and 92.7FM WRAQ to talk about the Angelica Famrers Market Christmas Bazaar.

Dec 04, 202218:37
Episode 42

Episode 42

Joining us on the show this week from the VA Finger Lakes Health Care System is Lydia Delgado Public Affairs Officer, Kelly Mohrman Suicide Outreach Coordinator, and Jason Richards Veterans Outreach Program Coordinator.

Nov 27, 202222:24
Episode 40

Episode 40

ng us on the show this week Kate McCauley CEO and President and Martin Duarte Program Outreach Cooridnator for the Wounded Warriors Family Support.

Nov 20, 202221:08
Episode 40

Episode 40

Joining the show this week is Mike Hennessy who is a Veteran and the Director of the Allegany County Veterans Services Agency to talk about National Veterans and Military Families Month.

Nov 13, 202223:20
Episode 39

Episode 39

Joining us on the show this week in New York State Senator representing the 58th district is Senator Tom O'Mara to talk about several topics including getting out and voiting on election day Noember 8th.

Nov 06, 202222:60
Episode 38

Episode 38

Joining us on the show this week Jackie Greene Outreach Coordinator Cancer Services Program for Steuben, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Oct 30, 202223:57
Episode 37

Episode 37

Joining us on the show this week is Ashleigh Madison Executive Director of Incubator Works, and Thomas Murdock Clinical Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship University at Buffalo School of Managment, and General Manager of WNY Incubator Network.

Oct 23, 202227:43
Episode 36

Episode 36

This week on the show we are joined by Blake Mayo. He is a firefighter with the Alfred Station Fire Department. Blake talks about the history of Fire Prevention Week and how people can stay safe this winter with some safety tips and information.

Oct 16, 202222:45
Episode 34

Episode 34

Joining us on the show this week is Suzy Male Director of Marketing for Swain Resort to tell us about the annual Beer Festival at Swain Resort. Between Sunday 10/9 and Wednesday 10/12 when you purchase your tickets to the Swain Resort Beer Fest on eventbrite.com. Use Promo Code "WQRW" to receive a discount on your admission.

Oct 09, 202209:31
Episode 35

Episode 35

Joining us on the show this week Steve Walker from Walker Metalsmiths Celtic Jewelry in Andover, NY to tell us about the annual Allegany Artisans Studio Tour.

Oct 09, 202222:45
Episode 33

Episode 33

Joining us on the show this week is the village of Alfred Police Chief Paul Griffith.

Oct 02, 202219:57
Episode 32

Episode 32

Joining Lori on the show this week is U of R Jones Memorial Hospital CEO Jim Helms to talk about their RidgeWalk and Run fundraiser.

Sep 25, 202205:13
Episode 31

Episode 31

Joining the show this week is Anne Campbell the Wellness Director at Genesee Valley Central School to talk about the Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic coming to the area.

Sep 18, 202208:14
Episode 30

Episode 30

Joining Lori Green on the show this week is Jamie Mindler from Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse talking about their mobile unit.

Sep 18, 202202:59
Episide 29

Episide 29

Joining Lori Green on the show this week is Sue McAuley. The Executive Director for the United Way of Allegany County and Cattaraugus County

Sep 04, 202205:44
Episode 28

Episode 28

Joining Lori Green on the show this week is Ann Weaver. She is a Community Educator at Allegany Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse.

Aug 28, 202212:01
Episode 27

Episode 27

Joining us on the show this week is the voice of the Olean Oilers of the NYCBL. Matt talks about the Oilers season and history and his broadcasting career and future plans.

Jul 31, 202232:29
Episode 26

Episode 26

Joining us on the show this week Tonia Ineson the Executive Director of Advertising and Communications for the Seneca Allegany Casino and Resort and the Seneca Gaming Corporation to talk about upcoming shows, events and promotions

Jul 24, 202215:00
Episode 25

Episode 25

On the show this week is Ellen Ruckle one of the Directors at the Allegany County Fair. Also 4H members in Allegany County join us to talk about their projects and animals that they will have at the Allegany County Fair.

Jul 17, 202232:27
Episode 24

Episode 24

oining us on the show this week Brad Thompson the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Committee Chairman.to talk about the event that takes place July 15th thru the 17th.

Jul 10, 202217:55
Episode 23

Episode 23

Joining us on the show Father and Son Jim and Mike Raptis. Owners of the Wellsville Texas Hot. Which is celebrating 100 years in business.

Jul 03, 202232:57
Episode 22

Episode 22

Joining us on the show this week Brian Perkins a memeber of the Andover 4th of July Celebration Committee

Jun 26, 202222:26
Episode 21

Episode 21

Joining us on the show this week. Rebekah Brennan who is part of the Town Theatre of Short Tract and will be directing their production of The Wizard of Oz coming up in July.

Jun 19, 202234:17