WJFF - The Local Edition

Guest: State Senator Mike Martucci

Many lawmakers in New York are calling for an independent investigation into nursing home deaths.

Recently, Gov. Cuomo received criticism over what his Secretary to the Governor, Melissa DeRosa said to lawmakers..that the Governors office had delayed data to COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.

Later Cuomo said he admitted mistakes but did not admit any serious wrongdoing.

One of those lawmakers who are calling for an investigation is our own 42nd District State Senator Mike Martucci – Guest: Paul Plumadore, Curator

The Great Wall of Honesdale is a public art project produced by the Wayne County Arts Alliance, the WCAA.

This large public artwork project has images as large as 11 feet by 17 feet. Entering its 6th year is looking to premiere the new wall in June, and for them to do that, they need artists.

The WCAA has a call for entry, looking for artists to submit work for the great wall, and the deadline is fast approaching. March 15.

Guest: Brian Smith, Wayne County Commissioner

Every week we check in with Wayne County to see what is new and what is happening.

Today we have Wayne County Commissioner Brian Smith to talk about the initiative that is looking to cultivate a vibrant future for Wayne County.Wayne Tomorrow. – Guest: Dr. Abhishek Patel, Supervising Pharmacist The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Liberty recently partnered with the Town of Liberty and was able to administer over 200 vaccine shots to Seniors at the Liberty Senior Center.

Here to talk about the partnership and vaccines is Dr. Abhishek Patel, Supervising Pharmacist at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Liberty

Guest: Owen Walsh, The River Reporter

Returning to the airwaves week is Owen Walsh from the River Reporter to give us an update on what is going in the area. – Guest: James B. Huntington

We now turn our eye to the economy, and here to give us the latest on what is going on in the economic world and help us make sense of it all is Jim Huntington, host of WJFFs WorkShift Live!

Guest: Michael Frank, The River News

With the new administration now in office, immigrants and immigrants advocates were hopeful after listening to Biden, who said he would make changes to the immigration policies.

However, it wont happen overnight, and the administration has already seen roadblocks..Such as the Texas federal judge who blocked the 100-day moratorium on deportation.

Michael Frank, a journalist, wrote an article for The River News entitled Immigration Has Not Been Magically Fixed Under Biden. – Guest: Brian Rose

Rock music exploded on the big screen when Bill Haley & the Comets sang Rock Around the Clock at the opening of Blackboard Jungle in 1955.

Movies and rock formed a valuable commercial partnership, whether it was Elvis Presleys 31 mostly forgettable films or the Beatles groundbreaking A Hard Days Night from 1964.

On Thursday February 25, 2021 at 6PM, Brian Rose will present virtually at Ethelbert B. Crawford Library and he will look at the first decade of rock movies and how Hollywood helped reflect the power of this music around the world.

Guest: John Liddle, Sullivan County Social Services Commissioner

Every week we check in with someone from Sullivan County Government to find out whats new and what pressing issues they are working on.

Here to talk about homelessness in Sullivan County and the effects the pandemic has had on the homeless population..is Sullivan County Social Services Commissioner John Liddle. – Guest: Dr. John Moore, Weill Cornell Virologist

While the COVID-19 cases seem to be on the decline in Sullivan County, and while the vaccination distribution is underway, COVID-19 variants might play a part in another wave of COVID-19.

Guest: Dr. Matthew Evans, Monticello Central School District Superintendent.

The CDC released new guidelines for schools. What can we expect going forward in education during a pandemic. – Guest: Krissy Smith, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Gallery Director

Love in the Time of Covid-19 is a new exhibition that opened last week in Narrowsburg at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.

The curated group show, which will be on view through March 27, explores the question: how does love exist during the Covid-19 pandemic?

WJFFs Volunteer Reporter Jesse Sposato sat down, virtually, with the DVAAs gallery director Krissy Smith.

Guest: Dr. Matthew Evans, Monticello Central School District Superintendent.

The CDC released new guidelines for schools. What can we expect going forward in education during a pandemic. – Guest: Krissy Smith, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Gallery Director

Love in the Time of Covid-19 is a new exhibition that opened last week in Narrowsburg at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.

The curated group show, which will be on view through March 27, explores the question: how does love exist during the Covid-19 pandemic?

WJFFs Volunteer Reporter Jesse Sposato sat down, virtually, with the DVAAs gallery director Krissy Smith.

Guest: Jeff Zerechak, Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Director

The last time we spoke to Wayne County, we spoke to Melinda Card of Wayne Countys Drug Court Director, and keeping on that theme, this week we have Jeff Zerechak, Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Director. – Guest: Vanessa Green Executive Director, Call Blackline

Police Reform in our listening area is something we are tracking and reporting on.
As towns, cities, and villages need to submit a police reform plan to the Governors Office by April 1st or face possible funding reduction for police departments.

Vanessa Green, the Executive Director, for Call Blackline which provides a space for peer support and counseling to those who have been impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.

Guest: Jeff Zerechak, Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Director

The last time we spoke to Wayne County, we spoke to Melinda Card of Wayne Countys Drug Court Director, and keeping on that theme, this week we have Jeff Zerechak, Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Director. – Guest: Vanessa Green Executive Director, Call Blackline

Police Reform in our listening area is something we are tracking and reporting on.
As towns, cities, and villages need to submit a police reform plan to the Governors Office by April 1st or face possible funding reduction for police departments.

Vanessa Green, the Executive Director, for Call Blackline which provides a space for peer support and counseling to those who have been impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.

Guest: Owen Walsh, The River Reporter  – Guest: James B. Huntington, host, WJFFs WorkShift Live!