JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community – Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Discusses #GiveBigCHQ
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MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 7, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Tory Irgang and Liz Jones about the #GiveBigCHQ promotion, happening Thursday, June 14. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, June 2018 Interview
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Originally airing June 7, 2018. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio for his monthly interview and gives a rundown on the city's 2018 Community Development Block Grant and Home program proposals, which are development programs … [Read more...]
Comedy Center Board Chairman Responds to Zoning Board Tabling Variance, Special Use Requests
JAMESTOWN - The effort to get a zoning variance and special use permit for two digital signs at the National Comedy Center will be moving forward. That’s according to NCC board chairman Tom Benson after the city zoning board tabled a request by … [Read more...]
Herbicide Application Scheduled for June 11 and 12 Despite Funding Challenges
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE - The application of chemical herbicide to some areas of Chautauqua Lake will begin next week. The Towns of Busti, Ellery, and North Harmony have received permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...]
Downtown Business Owners Turns to Crowdfunding to Help Reopen Doors
JAMESTOWN - A downtown business owner and long-time supporter of community events and activities is in need of help. Mike Dykeman, owner and operator of the Dykeman Young Gallery & Vintage Emporium on 2nd street, experienced loss of his … [Read more...]
Federal Funding for Chautauqua Lake Moves Forward in Washington
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Congressman, Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning), announced Thursday the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 which authorizes a study to evaluate the environmental and economic damage caused … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Opens Saturday, June 8
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Market is excited for a fun, vibrant and community-focused season. Continuing on Saturdays along Cherry street between Second and Third Streets in downtown Jamestown, the Public Market will run later in the day … [Read more...]
Shults Auto Group Presents Infinity’s Annual Spring Showcase
JAMESTOWN - Students from Infinity Visual and Performing Arts have been working hard since October to prepare for this year’s annual Spring Showcase! Sponsored by Shults Auto Group, the Infinity Spring Showcase will take place on June 9 at the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Investigation into Hurricane Relief Response in Puerto Rico
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for the establishment of an independent federal commission to investigate the federal response to 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico. After the release of the Harvard School of Public Health's analysis … [Read more...]
