Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is continuing to look into possible violations of conflict of interest laws, due to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarding grant moneys to sitting board members, including one who also sits … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Announces New Bill to Prevent Elimination of Federal Funds for Fire Departments
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is sounding the alarm on the potential elimination of federal funds for firefighters. Schumer said the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response … [Read more...]
CCIDA Puts Hold on Approving New Solar Projects
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has put a hold on approving new solar projects. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the agency has decided to "pump the brakes" on reviewing new … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation in Irving Receives Nearly $3 Million in Block Grant Funding
The Seneca Nation has received nearly $3 million in Indian Housing Block Grant funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that the Seneca Nation in Irving will receive $2,922,049 for … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to Hold Welcome Reception for New Executive Director
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will be holding a welcome reception for its new Executive Director this Sunday. Whitney Gleason took over as the leader of CWC on February 15. She said her first experience with CWC was as an intern in law … [Read more...]
Striders’ St. Pat’s Dash Takes Place Saturday, March 4
Chautauqua Striders' 2023 St. Pat’s Dash takes place this Saturday, March 4. Registration for the race can be completed online at RunSignUp.com. The road race starts at 9:00 a.m. on West Third Street in downtown Jamestown with the Northwest … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Stormin’ Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show – March 1, 2023
A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Broadcasting every Wednesday night at 7pm on WRFA. … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – March 2, 2023
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU MAR 02 … [Read more...]
Big Plans In Store for Hotel Lenhart
The future owners of the Hotel Lenhart have big plans in store for the historic structure. Bill and Jill Curry presented their renovation proposal to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board as part of their request for a $500,000 … [Read more...]
Welch’s Building Redevelopment Moving Forward
Redevelopment of the former Welch's Building in Westfield is moving forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency said that 2 Portage LLC is now the owner of the historic structure and will begin the rehabilitation and adaptive … [Read more...]
