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Effort To Update Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Moving Forward

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An effort to update the City of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for the first time in over 25 years is moving forward. Jamestown City Council approved a resolution to contract with C&S Companies of Buffalo in the amount of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, C and S Companies, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, John LaMancuso, Kim Ecklund, Mike Laurin, New York State Department of State, Pete Miraglia, Ralph Wallace, zoning code

NYS To Participate In Summer EBT Program

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State will participate in the Summer EBT program which will provide meals to two million low-income school-aged children in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul opted the state into the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Electronic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Summer EBT, Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children, U.S. Department of Agriculture

JCC Cuts Ribbon On New Virtual Reality Room

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has cut the ribbon on a new virtual and augmented reality room in the Sheldon Center. The college was awarded a $12,500 Innovative Instruction Technology Grant through SUNY to create the room. Interim Vice President … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Innovative Instruction Technology Grant, Jamestown Community College, Jessica Kubiak, Jonathan Blair, SUNY, virtual and augmented reality room

‘Homestead’ Cross-Country Ski Trail In Boutwell Hill State Forest To Be Rehabilitated

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The "Homestead" cross-country ski trail in Boutwell Hill State Forest will be rehabilitated thanks to a state grant. The Boutwell Hill Ski Club, in partnership with the Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, has been awarded a $239,564 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boutwell Hill Ski Club, Boutwell Hill State Forest, Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Homestead Trail, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Suspect Arrested In West 4th Street Homicide

January 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A suspect in the homicide of a Buffalo man at a West Fourth Street apartment has been arrested. On Wednesday, January 24, Jamestown Police found the body of 28-year old Marlon Clay who had been shot and killed inside the Park View Apartments at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Police Department, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Forensic Investigation Team, FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Homicide, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Marlon Clay, Park View Apartments

City Council Votes Down Bike Lane Proposal

January 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has voted down a proposal to add bike lanes to East Second Street. Under the proposal, parking on the southside of East Second Street between East Fourth Street and Tiffany Avenue would have been eliminated in order to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bike Lanes, Bill Reynolds, Brent Sheldon, Butera's Towing, Complete Streets Initiative, Denise Hutchinson, East Second Street, Elite Kreations, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Joe Paterniti, Lena’s Pizza, New York State Department of Transportation, Randy Daversa, Robert Reedy, The Resource Center, Vision Zero Strategy

Chautauqua Institution’s $150 Million Campaign Underway

January 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has launched a $150 million campaign that's coinciding with the Institution's 150th Anniversary this year. The campaign, called Boundless, is composed of capital projects and initiatives that elevate the Institution’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Athenaeum Hotel, Boundless, Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative, Chautauqua Fellows Program, Chautauqua Foundation, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Theater Company, CHQ Assembly digital platform, Jefferson Project

Deadline To Change Political Party Affiliation Approaching

January 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The deadline for voters to change political party affiliation ahead of this year's elections is approaching. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections announced that the last day to submit changes is Wednesday, February 14, 2024, for those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Primary Election

City Council To Vote On Awarding Contract To Do Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Update

January 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on a resolution to move forward with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code update. A resolution to contract with C&S Companies of Buffalo for $200,000 to do the update is under new business. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bike Lanes, C and S Companies, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, E.E. Austin and Son, East Second Street, Jamestown City Council, JCC Small Business Development Center, JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort, Kauffman FastTrac program, New York State Department of State, Spring Street Parking Ramp, zoning code

Chautauqua Art Gallery and Custom Framing Has Celebrated Its Grand Opening

January 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Art Gallery and Custom Framing celebrated its grand opening on Friday. Gallery owner Leslie Calimeri said the business is celebrating its sixth anniversary, having first opened the gallery in Lakewood before moving to North Main Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Art Gallery, Chautauqua Art Gallery and Custom Framing, Custom Frame and Glass Shop, Dan Gates, Leslie Calimeri

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