Some Chautauqua Institution property owners are taking issue with the near elimination of the Opera Theatre Company program. Banker and Attorney Rick Reiser, whose family has owned property at the Institution since the early 1980s, said the news … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Cuts Ribbon on Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Display
The National Comedy Center has cut the ribbon on a new display featuring comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias. The display features the jersey Iglesias wore during his record-breaking, sold-out performance at Dodger Stadium in 2022. Comedy Center … [Read more...]
13-15 Year Old Babe Ruth World Series Comes to Jamestown August 12
The 13 to 15 year old Babe Ruth World Series comes to Jamestown August 12 through 19. All games will be played at Russell E. Diethrick Stadium and, thanks to sponsorships, will be free to the public to attend. Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series … [Read more...]
Busti Bicentennial Celebrations Include Sock Hop, Golf Tournament in August
The town of Busti Bicentennial Celebrations continue in August with a "Sock Hop" and golf tournament. The "Sock Hop" and Classic Car "Cruise-in" will take place starting at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 5 at Country Elegance Farms located at 3571 … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 3, 2023
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU AUG 03 … [Read more...]
County Planning Board Approves Motion of Support For JCC Diethrick Stadium Plan
The Chautauqua County Planning Board has approved a motion of support for Jamestown Community College's Diethrick Stadium Multi-Sport Athletic Complex plan. The Board, which is advisory in nature, heard a presentation about the $30.3 million … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Said Discussions On Diethrick Stadium Transfer to JCC Not New
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the transfer of Diethrick Stadium to Jamestown Community College has been discussed for many years. Sundquist said the earliest conversations go back to former Mayor Sam Teresi's administration. JCC … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Hospitals To Receive $14.1 Million More A Year in Federal Funding
Chautauqua County hospitals will receive $14.1 million more a year in federal funding due to a change in Medicare payments. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule change … [Read more...]
Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Variances Related to Gateway Lofts Project
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a third variance extension requested related to the Gateway Lofts Project. Southern Tier Environments for Living's Attorney, Charles Grieco, submitted the extension request for two variances; one … [Read more...]
