A joint project between the City of Jamestown and The Resource Center to create an art studio on the Riverwalk has received a $195,000 grant. The funding comes from an Empire State Development grant. The proposed Edgewater Art House project … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Fest to Feature Live Music Entertainment, Resource Tables
The Jamestown Pride Festival will feature live music entertainment, food vendors, and resource tables at its event in downtown Jamestown this June. The Jamestown Pride Steering Committee announced details of the upcoming event for the LGBGTQ+ … [Read more...]
New State Website Launched to Help Ukrainians, Immigrants, Refugees
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a new website containing resources offered by New York State and its partners to help Ukrainian people and other refugees in the state. This follows the Governor's announcement warning consumers … [Read more...]
New York Farm Bureau Members Donated 5.7 Million Pounds of Food to Foodbanks
New York Farm Bureau members donated 5.7 million pounds of food to regional foodbanks across the state in 2021 through the Harvest for All program. The number was announced this month at the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 24, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks with WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley about the state budget, a recently approved Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Crystal Surdyk – March 24, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk about various programs offered by the City for home renovation and rehabilitation. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – March 23, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed discusses replenishing a Restaurant Revitalization Fund in his weekly media call on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. … [Read more...]
Reed Blames Federal Policies for High Gas Prices
Congressman Tom Reed blamed federal policies for high gas prices during a visit to Bemus Point Thursday. Reed, speaking outside Bridgeview One Stop, said gas prices as high as $7 a gallon on the west coast to well over $4 a gallon here in Western … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Public Input Sessions on Jamestown’s CDBG/HOME Action Plan Begins March 26
The City of Jamestown will begin a series of neighborhood workshops this weekend to gather input for its Annual Action Plan. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the Annual Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride to Discuss June Pride Event at Community Meeting March 25
The Jamestown Pride Festival will be returning to downtown Jamestown on Saturday, June 11. The event for the LGBTQ+ community, sponsored by Evergreen Health, will feature entertainment, food, and education. The Pride Steering committee is … [Read more...]
