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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Fire Destroys Colony Motel In Ellicott

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fire at The Colony Motel in the town of Ellicott destroyed the building Tuesday morning. Celoron Fire Chief Jamison Justham said crews arrived at the scene of 620 Fairmount Avenue at 5:30 a.m. to find fire in the back of the motel. He said 15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Celoron Fire Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Colony Motel, Ellicott Police Department, Jamison Justham, Salvation Army, Town of Ellicott, UPMC Chautauqua

Cockaigne Ski Resort Up For Sale, Closed For the Season

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cockaigne Ski Resort will not open this winter and is up for sale. The resort posted on Facebook that their food and beverage operations also will not be open this winter. Cockaigne owners Adam Pirtz and Isaac Gratto had reopened the resort in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adam Pirtz, AL Tech Revolving Loan, CARES Act, CARES Act Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Cockaigne Resort, Cockaigne Ski Resort, Isaac Gratto, Mark Geise

Grant Applications Being Accepted for Healthy Homes Program In Jamestown

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Health Department are partnering to offer a grant to help city residents make their homes healthier and more safe. The Healthy Homes Production grant program was funded with $2 million from the U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Chautauqua County Airports Receiving $1.6 Million For Infrastructure Enhancements

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Airports in Dunkirk and Jamestown are receiving a combined total of $1.6 million for infrastructure enhancements. The Jamestown Airport will receive $1.1 million toward the improvement of existing commercial space within the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aviation Capital Grant Program, Dunkirk Airport, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, New York State Department of Transportation

Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin Resigns

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin has announced her resignation. The Jamestown Public Market Advisory Board sent out a letter to Public Market Supporters, vendors, and CSA members about the news, saying Haskin has, "served this role … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CSA, Grow Jamestown Community Garden, Jamestown Mobile Market, Jamestown Public Market, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Linnea Haskin, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Annual Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair Tonight

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair takes place tonight. The event will run from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Safety Village on Route 394 in Ashville. Admission is $5 per person with kids ages 2 and under free. Admission includes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Safety Village, Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair

Sidewalk Plowing Program For Jamestown Public Schools Moving Forward This Winter

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A sidewalk plowing program between the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools will move forward this winter. Interim DPW and Parks Director Mark Roetzer informed City Council that the two new sidewalk plows that the school district … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Mark Roetzer

Sen. Borrello Calling On NYS To Negotiate New Gaming Compact With Seneca Nation Before December Deadline

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Senator George Borrello is renewing his call for New York State to negotiate a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation before the current agreement expires on December 9. Borrello said he sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on September 20, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Delaware North, Federal Department of Interior, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, Ricky Armstrong Sr., Seneca Nation Compact, Seneca Nation of Indians, William Hochul

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Opens Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has officially opened its Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park and celebrated the completion of a number of improvements that were recently made to the park to enhance the visitor experience there. Some of the updates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy

County-Wide Interactive Trail Map Scheduled To Be Released in Early 2024

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A county-wide interactive trail map is scheduled to be released in early 2024. The Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways group consists of a variety of local organizations and municipalities with a goal of enhancing and conserving Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton and LoGuidice, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Planning Department, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways, Kellogg Design, Rebecca Wurster

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