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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JLDC Approves $500,000 to Southern Tier Builders Exchange for Workforce Development Program

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved $500,000 for the Southern Tier Builders Exchange for a workforce development program. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said Southern Tier Builders will use the American Rescue Plan funds for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, National Center for Construction Education & Research, Southern Tier Builders Exchange, Tim O'Dell

JLDC Approves $35,000 in Downtown Business Grants

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A second round of $35,000 in downtown business grants were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board on Wednesday. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said the awards came from the Downtown Small Business Evolution fund. He said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andre Reed, Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Ballgame Heroes, Buffalo Bills, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Lez Zeppelin, Lisciandro's Restaurant, Nouveau Beauty Aesthetics, Pat Smeraldo, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sandees Bakery, Starr Ryder, the beer snob, Tim O'Dell, Uncle Bens Remedy, Vixen, Winterfest

Downtown Clean-Up Event Set for Saturday, May 20

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will be holding a "Hands On Neighborhood" event to clean up downtown this Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon. People interested in helping should meet on Tracy Plaza next to the Municipal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Hands On Neighborhoods

Audubon Holding Annual Plant Exchange and Sale Saturday, May 20

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold its annual Plant Exchange and Sale this Saturday. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. People are invited to trade their own potted plants in exchange for new ones or purchase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Plant Exchange and Sale

Two Men Arrested on Burglary Charges at Former Crawford Furniture Building

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two men have been arrested on burglary charges at the former Crawford Furniture Building in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's office said that 37-year old Robert Clark of Conewango Valley and 33-year old Justin Myers of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Crawford Furniture, Justin Myers, Robert Clark

Jamestown School Board Approves Hiring Company to Perform Security Vulnerability Assessment of Schools

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved hiring a company to perform a security vulnerability assessment of school buildings. Jamestown High School Resource Officer Jeremy Maggio presented to the board on the resolution. He said the district's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Armoured One, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Safety and Security Committee, Jamestown School Board, Jeremy Maggio, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

Jamestown Planning Commission Receives Update on Shawbucks, Prendergast Landing Projects

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission received an update on the Shawbucks and Prendergast Landing projects at their monthly meeting. Project Architect Chris Cooke presented on the Prendergast Landing project which is located at the corner of Fairmount … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Cooke, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kurt Johnson, NYS Historic Preservation Office, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Shawbucks, The Resource Center

BPU General Manager Says No Impact to Operations if City Signs Climate Smart Community Pledge

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' General Manager doesn't see a proposal to register Jamestown as a Climate Smart Community as negatively impacting the utility's operations. Dave Leathers met with Jamestown City Council Monday to give his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, Climate Leadership and Protection Act, Climate Smart Community, Crystal Surdyk, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim Ecklund

United Way Hosting Annual Community Baby Shower

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is hosting its annual Community Baby Shower until June 8. The shower helps support at-risk families and babies in the community—many of whom cannot afford necessities like bottles, diapers, strollers, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Baby Shower, Nicole Gustafson, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Voters Approve Jamestown Public Schools Budget

May 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools' 2023-24 Budget. The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127. Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106. The three school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

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