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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

‘Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience’ at The Reg March 23

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will present "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" this Thursday, March 23. The show takes place at 7:00 p.m. and features songs from the Beatles chosen through submitted audience requests and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

Businesses Seeking ARP Funds Present Project Plans to City Council

March 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Businesses seeking approval of American Rescue Plan funding gave further details on their proposed projects to Jamestown City Council members. The three businesses, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache Salon, and Summit Wealth Management; had applied … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Doug Schutte, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff James, Jeff Russell, Kristie Schwab, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management

City of Jamestown to Hold Neighborhood Walks to Get Input On Annual Action Plan

March 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City's Annual Action Plan Neighborhood Walks are set to start Tuesday, March 28. The Jamestown Department of Development will use the walks to gather community input for the Action Plan, which is the plan for how the city will use Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Annual Action Plan Neighborhood Walks, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Chautauqua Institution Appoints Interim Chair for Education

March 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced the interim appointment of Jordan Steves to the role of Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education. This appointment follows the the resignation of Matt Ewalt, Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, Jordan Steves, Matt Ewalt

2023 I Bird NY Challenge Underway

March 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 2023 I BIRD NY Challenge is now underway. The challenge, run by the State Department of Environmental Conservation, is open to all ages and abilities. The I BIRD NY program was launched in 2017 to build on the State's efforts to increase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I BIRD NY Challenge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Hiring 13 Firefighters, Increasing Elected Officials Salaries, and Funding Chadakoin River Work on Jamestown City Council Agenda

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review resolutions to hire 13 firefighters at its work session tonight. Five of the positions will fill current and anticipated vacancies in the Jamestown Fire Department. Funding is included in the 2023 City Budget for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Ben Haskins, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City Code, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Salary Review Commission, Jamestown Splash Pad, National League of Cities, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program

Workforce Development Issues Top Issue of Rep. Langworthy’s Tour of Weber Knapp

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy discussed workforce development issues and manufacturing on a tour of Weber Knapp in Jamestown on Friday. The Congressman from the 23rd District met with Weber Knapp President Rhonda Johnson and Manufacturers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Nick Langworthy, Rhonda Johnson, Todd Tranum, Weber Knapp

City Grant Fund for Non-Profits Now Accepting Applications

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Non-profits can now apply for American Rescue Plan funding through the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development has opened the application period for the Non-Profit Assistance grant program. Non-Profits that have been impacted by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Non-Profit Assistance Program

Jamestown BPU Seeking Comment on Microgrid Grant Application

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is seeking public comment on the development of a microgrid. The BPU is applying for a grant through the U.S. Department of Energy to develop the grid that would serve core customers and provide a high level … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Beneficial Electrification League, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, U.S. Department of Energy

Jamestown School Board Petition Process Begins March 20

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education election on May 16 are available to residents interested in running for the school board. There will be three board seats on the May 16 ballot, each for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

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