AM 1480 WLEA News

AM 1480 WLEA is a talk radio station located in Hornell, NY, and it started broadcasting in the late 1940s. Skip Huff was one of its original owners. In 1951, the Hornell Broadcasting Corporation took ownership, with Charlie Henderson as the primary stockholder. On June 1, 1972, Henderson sold the station to Kevin Doran. Eight years later, in 1980, Doran sold WLEA to Herb Channick, a millionaire from Chicago, whom Doran regarded as his best boss. In 1990, Channick sold WLEA, along with WCKR, a station he launched in 1981, back to Doran. Herb Channick passed away in June 2011, and Kevin Doran followed in October 2015. After Kevin's passing, his widow, Mary Margaret, along with their sons, General Manager Brendan and Program Director Brian, played a crucial role in establishing WLEA's FM translator, 106.9 W295CW, which was launched in July 2020.

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Alfred State's 2025 Graduation

5 days ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 10, 2025By Alfred State Spokesperson Paul WelkerALFRED, NY, May 10, 2025 – Approximately 1,000 eligible graduates crossed the stage at Alfred State College’s 114th commencement ceremony held at Pioneer Stadium. Families and friends joined faculty and staff to celebrate the event.
Sheriff Allard Gives DWI Talk, To Allegany County High School Students

5 days ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 10, 2025Recently the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office presented the Emilee’s Challenge educational trailer to approximately 600 high school juniors and seniors from several school districts across Allegany County. It’s a mobile trailer with fatal car accident auto parts and videos running of actual ,local, fatal dwi accident scenes. The sheriff says the Emilees Trailer demonstration, raises awareness about the dangers of distracted, impaired, or intoxicated driving.
Two Fires Happened At The Same Time In Steuben County Today

6 days ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 9, 2025Steuben County Emergency Services Director Tim Marshall says that there was a camper Fire Route 11 at Jellystone Campground in Town of Bath. That fire was called in just after 12:00 this afternoon. The Bath VA and Savona and Thurston Fire Departments were called to the scene, Savona and Thurston were later recalled. That fire was under control by around 12:30PM. There will also a vehicle fire at the same time, in the Steuben County Town of Dansville.
Amidon's Reponse To The State Police Statement

1 week ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 9, 2025FROM DEFENSE ATTORNEY DAN STROLLO: “Mr. Amidon has a track record of selfless public service. His community’s appreciation and support was on full display outside of the court yesterday. His resignation is a loss to the Village of Canisteo, but at the end of the day, he had to make the difficult decision to put this charade behind him. He deeply appreciates the support of his family and many loyal, respected community members.”
Canisteo Police Chief Kyle Amidon Resigns, And Has Agreed To Pay The Village $13,000

1 week ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 8, 2025FROM NYSP: The New York State Police and the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office announce significant developments in the ongoing joint investigation into allegations of official misconduct involving former Canisteo Police Chief Kyle C. Amidon. The investigation began in April 2024 after an anonymous letter was sent to the Village of Canisteo Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Langworthy Announces A $128,000 Grant For The Wellsville Airport

1 week ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 8, 2025FROM REP. NICK LANGWORTHY: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Town of Wellsville has been awarded $128,436 by the Department of Transportation for the Wellsville Municipal Airport. Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded this grant for Wellsville Municipal to conduct a new airport-wide obstruction survey.
Tenney's ProLife Legislation To Fund Pregnant Women And Mothers Of Newborns

1 week ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 8, 2025FROM REP. CLAUDIA TENNEY’S OFFICE: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today alongside Congresswoman Fischbach (MN-7), reintroduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, which will provide critical support to new moms during and after their pregnancy, empower women to choose life, and help them to raise happy, healthy babies. “Being pro-life means supporting mothers and their babies during every phase of life.
Kanakadea Park Is Closed Temporarily, Due To Recent Storm Damage

1 week ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 8, 2025FROM COUNTY SPOKESMAN EDDY VANSTINE:The Steuben County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that Kanakadea Park, located by the Almond Dam, will be closed for the remainder of the week and this weekend due to flooding and significant debris resulting from recent weather conditions. DPW Commissioner Eric Rose reported that safety concerns prompted the temporary closure, as high water levels and debris have created hazardous conditions throughout the park.
GOP Reaction To This Year's State Budget

1 week ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 8, 2025FROM STATE SENATOR TOM O’MARA: “New York State taxpayers today and long into the future already face trying to afford, live, and work under a bloated, wasteful, and unaffordable state government. New York is already one of the highest taxed, heavily mandated, overregulated, and least affordable states in the nation. This budget makes it worse.
The State Budget Has Been Passed

1 week ago | wlea.net | Brian O'Neil

May 8, 2025The New York State Legislature passed their budget on Wednesday. It’s a $15 billion dollar increase from what it was last year. Governor Kathy Hochul says, this year’s budget also has rebate checks for some taxpayers and child tax credits.