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Proposed Housing Ordinances Aim to Address Affordable, Quality Housing In City

March 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Proposed housing ordinances aim to address affordable and quality housing in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Deputy Director of Housing Policy & Development Kasie Foulk said in a presentation to City Council that the city's housing is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kasie Foulk, nuisance property ordinance, Rental Inspection Ordinance, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, vacant property ordinance

Silver Creek Senior Housing Projects Receives $6.9 Million in State Funding

March 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Silver Creek Senior Housing project has received $6.9 million in state funding. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of over $260 million in tax credits and subsidies for affordable housing projects across the state. Project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Kathy Hochul, Park Grove Development, Park Grove Realty, Silver Creek High School, Silver Creek Senior Housing project, Southern Tier Environments for Living

Jamestown Police Respond To Shooting On Prendergast Avenue

March 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police responded to a shooting on Prendergast Avenue Monday night. The shooting took place after 5:00 p.m. at 839 Prendergast Avenue. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, scanner reports indicated two people were shot, with one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 839 Prendergast Avenue Shooting, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department

City Facing Having To Bond For Additional Funding For Fleet Maintenance Building

March 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is facing having to bond for even more funding for the Fleet Maintenance Building on Washington Street due to cost overages. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, "The BAN that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Ericka Thomas, Financial Restructuring Board, Fleet Maintenance Building, Mark Roetzer, Russ Bonfiglio

Rep. Langworthy Calling For Moratorium On Wind Turbines In Lake Erie

March 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to place a moratorium on future wind project in Lake Erie. Langworthy, speaking in Hamburg, said, "Wind turbines do not belong on the shorelines of our Great Lakes. They are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: House Ways and Means Committee, Kathy Hochul, Lake Erie, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Nick Langworthy, NYSERDA, Wind Turbines

JCC Screening ‘Unseen Tears: The Impact of Native American Residential Boarding Schools’ Documentary

March 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will offer the screening of documentary, "Unseen Tears: The Impact of Native American Residential Boarding Schools" on Wednesday, March 20. The screening will take place at 6:30 p.m. in JCC's Carnahan Theatre and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Lenna Visiting Scholars Series, Lori Quigley, Seneca Nation of Indians, State University of New York’s Chancellor’s Award for Research and Scholarship, Unseen Tears: The Impact of Native American Residential Boarding Schools

United Arts Appeal Seeking Applications For Grant Program

March 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is now accepting applications for its 2024 Projects Pool Grants Program. Chautauqua County artists and organizations can apply for grants up to $500. Artistic disciplines can include, but are not limited … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

City Council To Review Request To Renew BAN for Fleet Maintenance Building

March 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development will present on three proposed housing nuisance ordinances to City Council tonight. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk had given a brief overview of the vacant property registration ordinance, a rental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community Baseball, Jamestown Department of Development, public nuisance ordinance, Rental Inspection Ordinance, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Vacant Property Registration ordinance

Chautauqua County Government Warning Residents About Door To Door Scam

March 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government officials are warning residents about a door to door scam. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services have received multiple complaints that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Scam

Local Human Resources Input Sought by CCPEG

March 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is seeking input from local human resources personnel. CCPEG and the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency are reaching out to local businesses and nonprofits as part of an upcoming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Live CHQ, Monica Simpson

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