JAMESTOWN - There’s a new program director at the Eastside YMCA. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that Alex Lantigua has been appointed director of the youth facility and rec center located on E. Second Street. Lantigua will … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Interview with CODE Executive Director Pat Morris
Originally airing Thursday, March 24, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with CODE executive director Pat Morris about several developments that are in the works, including the Jackson Spring housing development on the north … [Read more...]
YMCA Holds Community Meeting to Address Termination of Eastside Y Manager
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown YMCA held a community meeting Thursday night at the Eastside Family YMCA. The meeting was reportedly conducted by YMCA executive director Mark Eckendorf and was held in response to the firing of former Eastside Y manager Max … [Read more...]
YMCA Removes Martin as Eastside Family YMCA Manager
JAMESTOWN - The head of the Eastside Family YMCA has been fired. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that Max Martin was fired as manager of the Eastside Y, a position he’s held since 2011. The termination came after the Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Lack of Funding Jeopardizes Future of Eastside YMCA
JAMESTOWN - The Eastside Family YMCA – which provides after school programming for dozens of Hispanic children and youth in the area – is in danger of closing its doors. That’s according to a report in Wednesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] All New Jamestown Jammers Promise Exciting 2015 Season for Local Baseball Fans
JAMESTOWN, NY - It’s promising to be an exciting inaugural year for the All New Jamestown Jammers of the Prospect Collegiate Baseball League. That’s according to team officials and city leaders, who joined with more than 30 community members on … [Read more...]
Noeplace Convenience Store to Provide More Nutritious Options for Customers
JAMESTOWN - Noeplace Convenience Store on E. 2nd St. is taking part in the Healthy Community Market project, coordinated by the Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) and Creating Healthy Places. The a project is designed to offer more healthy food … [Read more...]
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Friday Night at the Eastside Family YMCA
JAMESTOWN - The Eastside Family YMCA (727 E. Second St.) is inviting the entire community to its Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature Hispanic music and dance lessons … [Read more...]
Jeanette Carlson Named 2014 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award Recipient
JAMESTOWN - The 2014 recipient of the John D. Hamilton Community Service Award is Jeanette Carlson. Carlson received the award Thursday night during a dinner reception at Moonbrook Country Club. According to an article in Friday's Jamestown … [Read more...]
Organizers Continue Effort to Renovate Lillian Dickson Park
JAMESTOWN - Organizers held another meeting Tuesday at the Jamestown East Side YMCA to further discuss the renovation effort at Lillian Dickson Park on the city’s east side. The park is located at the corner of Sturges and Falconer Streets. The … [Read more...]
