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Chautauqua County Could Face $4.3 Million Budget Hit in NYS Budget

February 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government could be hit with a $4.3 million shortfall this year should New York State move forward with clawing back Medicaid funds. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (E-FMAP) funds are monies from the federal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Government, Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, Mark Poloncarz, Medicaid, New York State Association of Counties, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, PJ Wendel, Robert Mujica

Cummins Revenues Up in 2022, Projecting Continued Increase for 2023

February 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cummins Inc. is projecting this year's revenues to increase 12 to 17 percent Cummins has released its 2022 fourth quarter and 2022 annual revenues report. The company found fourth quarter revenues were $631 million, or 13% higher than the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cummins Inc., Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, Jennifer Rumsey

JRC, Preservation Buffalo Niagara Co-Sponsoring Historic Tax Credit Workshop

February 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is co-sponsoring a Historic Tax Credit Workshop on February 15 for residents who reside in any of Jamestown's three Historic Districts. The free, virtual workshop will take place on zoom at 6:00 p.m., … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Forest Height’s Historic District, Frank Besse, Historic Tax Credit Workshop, Jamestown Downtown Historic District, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lakeview Historic District, Mary Maxwell, New York State income tax, NYS Historic Preservation Office

JRC, Chautauqua Art Gallery Partnering on ArtScape Banner Project

February 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Park's Department to create an outdoor public art gallery in downtown Jamestown. JRC Urban Core Director Frank Besse, presenting to Jamestown City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Art Gallery, Frank Besse, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Leslie Calimeri

119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Economic development programs funded by American Rescue Plan monies have created 119 jobs so far in Jamestown. Department of Development Grants Manager Tim O'Dell, presenting to Jamestown City Council, provided a results summary for 2022 that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Information Technology program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Roof Sewer Lateral Replacement Program, Tim O'Dell

City Council to Start Prioritizing How to Allocate Remaining $2.77 Million in ARPA Funds

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will start prioritizing how to allocate the $2.77 million that remains of the $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Finance Committee Chair and Council member at large Kim Ecklund said $25.3 million has been allocated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Kim Ecklund, Police Car Data Terminals, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Receives $248,685 Safe Street and Roads Grant

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has received a $248,685 Safe Streets and Roads grant to develop a comprehensive road safety plan. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration via the Infrastructure Act … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, Safe Streets and Roads grant, U.S. Department of Transportation

Tri-County Family Medicine in Gowanda Merging With The Chautauqua Center

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Chautauqua Center has merged with Tri-County Family Medicine Associates in Gowanda. This is the latest acquisition by TCC following Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy merging with the federally-qualified health center in September … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy, James Wild, Michael Pease, The Chautauqua Center, Tri-County Family Medicine Associates

SBDC Women In Networking Program to Feature Sound Healing Practitioner

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Small Business Development Center's Women in Networking program will feature Sound Healing practitioner Joy Reiss this Thursday. The monthly program is for female business owners and women working in the business sector. The program on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: JCC Small Business Development Center, Joy Reiss, Sound Healing Academy, Women in Networking

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – February 5, 2023

February 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Swedish Hour

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