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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua County To Start Looking At Feasibility Of Boat User Fee For Chautauqua Lake

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County will begin looking into the feasibility and legality of instituting a boat user fee for Chautauqua Lake. About two dozen people attended a public meeting about the next steps that will be taken in regards to the user fee that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton and LoGuidice, boat user fee, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Lake District, Jayme Berschard, PJ Wendel, The Alliance

Jamestown Planning Commission Hears About Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Project

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Cannabis Company, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, John Volpe, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Shawbucks

Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Empire Development, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jay Schultz

Public Defender Ned Barone Receives Statewide Honor

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Chief Public Defender Ned Barone has been recognized with a statewide honor. Barone has received the Wilfred R. O'Connor Award which honors the sustained commitment to client-centered representation of the poor and maintains the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Public Defenders Office, N.L. Barone Law Offices, Ned Barone, Wilfred R. O'Connor Award

Spring Street Parking Ramp Users Call For More Safety Measures From City

August 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Spring Street Parking Ramp users are requesting the City of Jamestown increase safety measures after recent issues of vandalism. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene employees attended both the Public Safety Committee and City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Carol Wright, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, City Council Public Safety Committee, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Sarah Zinni, Spring Street Parking Ramp, Tim Jackson, Tony Dolce

Info Session on Upcoming Business Acceleration Course To Be Held August 17

August 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An informational session will be held Thursday for current and future business owners about a business acceleration course to be held this fall in Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development is set to launch its inaugural JTNY eLab Business … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Banner and Battle Consulting, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, Ellen Shadle, Green Sprout Consulting, Jamestown Department of Development, JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort, Kauffman FastTrac program, Rahsaan Graham, Shannon Greenland, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Rabies Prevention Bait Drops Begin Today In Chautauqua County

August 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A rabies prevention campaign kicks off today in Chautauqua County with various baits vaccinating wild animals against the virus being deployed. The strategy, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is part of a nationally coordinated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Environmental Health Services, Chautauqua County Environmental Health Unit, Jessica Wuerstle, ONRAB, Rabies Bait Drops, U.S. Department of Agriculture

City Council To Review Grant To Purchase Pole Cameras

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a Justice Assistance Grant. The city receives funding annually through the (JAG) program with this year’s grant totaling $20,694.00. The money will go toward the purchase of pole cameras. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Jamestown City Council, Justice Assistance Grant, Mobile Health Vehicle

Chautauqua County Libraries Awarded Over $392,000 in State Construction Grants

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Libraries in Chautauqua County have been awarded $392,417 in New York State Public Library Construction Grants. The funding will assist with renovation and construction projects. The awards are from $34 million in capital funds allocated by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashville Library, Dunkirk Public Library, Falconer Public Library, Fluvanna Free Library, Hazeltine Public Library, James Prendergast Library, New York State Legislature, New York State Public Library Construction Grants, Patterson Library

Public Meeting on Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fees Set for August 15

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County will be holding another public meeting to discuss Chautauqua Lake boat user fees. The meeting will take place 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15 in the Legislative Chambers of the Gerace Office Building in Mayville. County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: boat user fee, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Occupancy Tax, PJ Wendel, Rebecca Wurster

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