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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Institution President Responds To Criticism About Cuts to Opera Program

August 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill is responding to criticism from residents over changes to the Opera program and other items. The Institution, in a media release earlier this summer, said due to attendance still being down after the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Opera Company, Michael Hill

State Representatives Urging Governor Hochul to Save Nourish New York Program

August 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State representatives, including Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to save the Nourish New York program. Assemblyman Chris Tague, who represents the 102nd Assembly District and is the ranking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Assembly Agriculture Committee, Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, Chris Tague, Fred Farms, George Borrello, Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, Kathy Peterson, New York State Department of Health, Nourish New York, Roberto Fred

County Government Retracts Story On Potential Residential Property Scam

August 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government is retracting a news release about a potential residential property scam they sent out in June. A statement sent by Media Information Officer Justin Gould stated that the press release was regarding Admiral Realty LCC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Admiral Realty LLC, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Government, Donald Kidd, Justin Gould, Larry Barmore

YMCA’s 35th Annual Battle of the Businesses Set for Sept 9-16

August 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YMCA’s 35th Annual Battle of Businesses is set for September 9 through 16. The battle will consist of a large division featuring businesses with 121 employees or over and the small division with businesses with 120 employees or less. National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: YMCA Battle of the Businesses

Wells Enterprises Announces Plans to Double Production, Hire 200 New Employees

August 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Ice cream and frozen dessert company, Wells Enterprises, has announced plans to more than double the facility's current production capacity in Dunkirk. The expansion is expected to add 200 jobs and retain 401 existing full time jobs. Almost a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Americold, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Empire State Development, Excelsior Jobs Program tax credit, Kathy Hochul, Mark Geise, New York State Department of Labor, The Ferrero Group, WARN notice, Wells Enterprises

Buffalo Construction Company That’s Shutting Down Will Likely Affect Chautauqua County Projects

August 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Buffalo-based construction company that's shutting down will affect projects in Westfield and Falconer. Savarino Companies issued a WARN notice to the State Department of Labor that it would begin laying off 30 employees on August 18 as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AL Tech Revolving Loan, Alfred State College, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Crystal Surdyk, Dormitory Authority of the state of New York, Empire State Development, Falconer Square project, Furniture Mart Building, New York State Department of Labor, Restore New York, Savarino Companies, State Supreme Court, WARN notice, Welch's Building

Royal Fern Nursery Approved Loan to Expand Business in Fredonia

August 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Royal Fern Nursery has been approved an Al Tech loan to expand its business in Fredonia. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a 10-year, $63,000 loan for the potential acquisition of 8888 Glasgow Road. Royal Fern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Rosie Strandburg, Royal Fern Nursery, Southern Tier Enterprise Development Organization loan, Southern Tier West

Jamestown’s Homeowner Mini Grant Program Accepting Applications Starting August 24

August 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications for the City of Jamestown's Homeowner Mini Grant program will start being accepted August 24. The program was funded with $500,000 in American Rescue Plan monies in June 2022. Eligible applicants may receive up to $2,500.00 for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Homeowner Mini Grant program, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program

New Traffic Signal At West Sixth St., Whitley Avenue To Be Activated August 30

August 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new traffic signal at the intersection of West Sixth Street and Whitley Avenue is set to be activated August 30 in Jamestown. The New York State Department of Transportation said the signal will operate in flashing mode from August 30 through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Transportation

JLDC Won’t Vote This Month on Allocating $1.5 Million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant Funds

August 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation does not expect to vote on allocating the $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds this month. JLDC Board member and City Council President Tony Dolce said there isn't a quorum for possible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Tim O'Dell, Tony Dolce

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