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City Council Tables ARP Business Grant Requests

February 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council tabled three business grant requests for American Rescue Plan funding, citing the need for more information. The three resolutions that appeared under new business had been passed on February 15 by the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management, Tony Dolce

JCC Joins Regional Colleges In Manufacturing Marketing Initiative

February 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has joined Alfred State College and Genesee Community College to bolster the regional manufacturing industry. The colleges have established a collaborative marketing initiative called WNY Works in response to the crisis … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alfred State College, Genesee Community College, Interact Communications, Jamestown Community College, National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Department of Labor, WNY Works

Dunkirk Harbor, Point Gratiot Park Added to NYS Birding Trail

February 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Dunkirk area locations have been added to the New York State Birding Trail. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said the addition seven new locations bring the total number of birding trail locations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Dunkirk Harbor, New York State Birding Trail, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Point Gratiot Park, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Prevention Works Accepting Entries for 22nd Annual Poster Contest

February 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Prevention Works is accepting entries for its 22nd Annual poster contest. This year's theme is: "Choices are POWERFUL and I choose ME!" The contest is open to youth in grades 3 through 12. Prevention Works said the poster design should … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Prevention Works

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – February 26, 2023

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Gerd Brigiotta, Swedish Hour

Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Billy Torres, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Fred Larson, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Democratic Committee, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, John I. LaMancuso, John L. LaMancuso, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kaycee Colburn, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Phillip Landy, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Reedy, Russ Bonfiglio, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Business Grant Awards, Hold Public Hearing on HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on three business grant awards at its meeting tonight. The three resolutions under new business are American Rescue Plan Building Acquisition and Business Expansion grants approved by the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Dunkirk, Jamestown Housing Authorities Receive Over $1 Million From HUD

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive over a million dollars for public housing from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds from HUD were awarded to public housing authorities to make capital investments in their public housing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk Housing Authority, Jamestown Housing Authority, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NY Landbank Association, Chautauqua County Land Bank Celebrate 10 Years of Growth and Impact

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Landbank Association, as well as the Chautauqua County Land Bank, are celebrating over 10 years of growth and impact in the state. Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis said land banks were created by New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2008 Mortgage Crisis, American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Gina Paradis, Jamestown City Council, New York Landbank Association, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, tax auction

Jamestown Chamber of Commerce To Hold ‘Salute To The Finest’ Ceremony

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will hold its "Salute to the Finest" recognition ceremony tonight. The annual event recognizes some of the local businesses, individuals, and organizations that make a difference in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles DeAngelo, Chuck DeAngelo, D & S Glass Service, Everyday’s True Value Hardware, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Pat Smeraldo, Post-Journal, Salute to the Finest Awards, Southern Sails Junk Removal, Tim Horton's

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