WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley met with Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Randy Anderson about what the Hall of Fame is up to this year and more. … [Read more...]
Mental health, Transportation Top Concerns at Final Session on Jamestown’s Plan for ARP Funding
Mental health funding, transportation, and housing topped concerns at the final public input session on Jamestown's plan to spend $28 million in American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds. Fifty people attended the last session at Emmanuel Baptist … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System Receives Almost $65,000 to Rehabilitate Boulevard Trail
The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System will receive almost $65,000 to rehabilitate the Boulevard trail. The funding was announced as part of $900,000 in state grants to state parks, trails, historic sites, and public lands. The Boulevard … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Names James Feldmann as new Executive Assistant
County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of James Feldmann as his Executive Assistant. Feldmann served as a Field Director for Tom Reed for Congress in 2018, 2019, and 2020, where he managed the campaign offices in Allegany, … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center to Resume Admission Fees
The Audubon Community Nature Center is re-starting paid admission for non-members beginning August 2nd. ACNC Executive Director Leigh Revegno said the building admission fee has been ‘by donation only’ since August 2020. She said expanded … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 29, 2021
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 JUL 29 Pearl City … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts $6.2 Million from FAA for Jamestown Airport Improvements
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Awarded $1.05 Million from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The three-year grant will extend and enhance Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth's administrative and … [Read more...]
$1.4 Million in Tax Incentives Approved by CCIDA for Hideaway Bay Resort
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved $1.4 million dollars in incentives to bring the new Hideaway Bay Resort closer to development. The new resort will be situated on the 3.6-acre former Hideaway Bay Restaurant site on … [Read more...]
Mental Health Funding, Recreation Opportunities Topped Public Input Session Discussion
Mental health funding and recreation opportunities topped the list of concerns and wishes at the third input session on the City of Jamestown's draft plan of how to spend over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Funds. Over 20 people attended the … [Read more...]
