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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

City Of Jamestown Attempting To Get State Funding For Prendergast Landing Project

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is making another attempt at getting state funding for the Prendergast Landing Project. Jamestown City Council will review a request to apply for $2 million in Restore New York funding for the $2.7 million project located at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, City of Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Ira Lou Spring Post 149, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Property Tax Cap, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York, Tax Cap, Veterans Day

CCIDA Warns Area Businesses Of Scam

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Area businesses are being advised of a scam. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency posted on social media that they've received reports of an individual contacting local businesses and posing as a sales representative for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Relocation Guide, Scam

Puddles Pity Party Coming To The Reg on November 8

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

America's Got Talent performer Puddles Pity Party will be performing in concert at The Reg this month. Puddles Pity Party - the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice has been compared to rock legends like Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury - will perform … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: America’s Got Talent, Puddles Pity Party, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

County Office For Aging Services Holding Public Hearing To Get Feedback on Programs, Services

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services will hold a public hearing on programs and services offered by the department on November 14. The hearing will take place at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14 during the United Senior Council meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Dana Corwin, NY Connects, United Senior Council

JCC’s Veterans and Military Aligned Student Club To Host 2nd Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Veterans and the Military Aligned Student Club are hosting their second annual Veterans Day 5K run/walk on Saturday, November 9. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Military Aligned Student Club

City Council Approves Reallocating ARPA Funds For Jamestown YMCA Project

November 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved reallocating $200,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the Jamestown YMCA project. Council President Tony Dolce said the YMCA's project was initially supposed to built on Harrison Street, "They've kind of done … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown YMCA, Russ Bonfiglio, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Tony Dolce

CHQ Chamber Receives $25,000 Grant

November 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Springboard. Springboard was launched in March as a regional rapid-prize competition aimed at programs that benefit entrepreneurs or businesses that need funding to expand or bring an idea to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bandwango, CHQ Chamber, Springboard

Wegmans Raises $96,777 For United Ways

November 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wegmans has helped raise $96,777 for the United Ways of Chautauqua County's 2024 Fundraising Campaign. Each year, Wegmans and its team facilitate several benefit events as well as in-store giving campaigns. The total amount raised this year comes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Way campaign, United Ways of Chautauqua County, Wegmans

People Reminded To Check Smoke Alarms As Part of Daylight Saving Time Ending

November 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Daylight saving time ends on November 3 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. American Red Cross of Western New York Regional CEO Nick Bond … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Daylight Saving Time, Nick Bond

Dr. Rappole To Discuss ‘Migration: A Chance for a New Beginning’ at RTPI

November 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A conversation on migration by birds and people will be held Saturday at Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Dr. John H. Rappole will lead a conversation, entitled, Migration: A Chance for a New Beginning. The program will feature personal stories from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: John H. Rappole, New Neighbors Coalition, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

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