Jamestown City Council will review at its work session the proposed 2023 Action Plan regarding $1.5 million in funding from HUD. The City Department of Development held six community input sessions on the action plan over the last two months. The … [Read more...]
Court Case Adjourned Until Decision Made Who Is Liable for Clean Up of Former Crawford Furniture Site
A court case involving the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 has been adjourned until June 30. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC Attorney Daryl … [Read more...]
Agencies Working to Get Funds to Help Migrants, Wendel Extends Emergency Order
Local agencies are working on obtaining additional funding to help migrants in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, speaking at a Chamber of Commerce event, said he's been in touch with the State Division of Homeland Security … [Read more...]
Community Members Gathered for Pride Flag Raising in Jamestown
Community members gathered Friday on Tracy Plaza for the raising of the Pride Progressive Flag for the start of Pride month in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Pride representative Tim Starr spoke, saying when he grew up in the area there was zero … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – B Proud – June 1, 2023
We talk to B Proud, who is the opening speaker for Jamestown Pride's festival weekend. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – June 1, 2023
The James Prendergast Library has a celebration later in June that will involve the dedication of a new patio. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley visits the library to learn more. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Introduces Legislation as Seneca Nation, NYS Negotiate New Gaming Compact
As the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State negotiate a new gaming compact, State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation to authorize the State Comptroller to review tribal-state compacts. The legislation would authorize the … [Read more...]
Campaign Aimed at Ending Mental Health Stigma Expanding Into Chautauqua County
A campaign aimed at ending mental health stigma is expanding into Chautauqua County. A $7,000 grant from the State Office of Mental Health will allow the Anti-Stigma Coalition to expand their "Join the Conversation" awareness campaign into the … [Read more...]
Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library
Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]
Infinity’s Annual Spring Showcase Set for June 3
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center will present its annual Spring Showcase this Saturday, June 3. The show is sponsored by Merrill Lynch of Jamestown and will take place at 7:00pm in the Jamestown High School Auditorium. The Spring … [Read more...]
