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Public Input Being Sought For 24 Projects That Want Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funding

November 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Public input is being sought on the 24 projects seeking funding through the City of Jamestown’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). 17 of the organizations and businesses hoping to gain state approval for funding shared details … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Broadhead Mills, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Area Development, City of Jamestown, Core To Shore Branding, Crawford Furniture Atlas Division, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, DRI Local Planning Committee, El Greco Woodworking, Fenton History Center, Fenton Mansion, Field and Wright Building, First Street, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Housing Authority, Kearney Development, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Lucy Desi Museum, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Ramsay Agriculture, Shawbucks, Valhalla Hall, Valhalla Hall LLC, Viking Temple, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

Jamestown Receives $1 Million Brownfield Grant For Chadakoin River Corridor

October 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving a $1 million Brownfield grant to remediate the Chadakoin River corridor. Local and federal officials gathered on Harrison Street Thursday morning about the announcement of funding through the Environmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield, Chadakoin River, City of Jamestown, Crawford Furniture, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Brownfields Program, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Kim Ecklund, Michael Martucci

5th Annual Riverwalk Trick Or Treat Trail This Saturday

October 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 5th Annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat Trail is this Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will take place along the Chadakoin River, with the Trick or Treat Trail running from the Washington Street Bridge to Panzarella Park, between the two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

City Council To Review Request To Apply For Funding For Jamestown Riverwalk

July 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a request by the City to apply for grant funding to make improvements to the Jamestown Riverwalk. The Department of Development is seeking approval to apply for up to $2 million in Environmental Protection funds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project, City Council Public Safety Committee, Consolidated Funding Application, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Environmental Protection Fund, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Jamestown Police Department, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Night Out, New York State Department of State, Panzarella Park

City Of Jamestown Receives $1 Million In Brownfield Clean-Up Funding

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving $1 million for brownfield clean-up from the federal government. The money is coming from the Infrastructure & Jobs Act and is being allocated through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield, Chadakoin River, Chuck Schumer, City of Jamestown, Crawford Furniture, EPA Brownfields Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Kirsten Gillibrand

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project Presentation – May 21, 2026

May 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a presentation at their May 19, 2026 meeting from Acting Department of Public Works Director Mark Roetzer about a project that aims to clean up the channels leading into the Chadakoin River. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Mark Roetzer

Hands On Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday In Jamestown

May 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Hands On Neighborhoods event will take place Saturday. The event, organized by the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, in cooperation with the City of Jamestown, will take place between 8:00 a.m. and noon. New this year will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, City of Jamestown, Hands On Neighborhoods, McCrea Point Park

Turn The River Green Celebration Set For Saturday

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Turn the River Green celebration will take place this Saturday. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Jamestown Riverwalk near the Riverwalk Center on South Main Street. Music and family-friendly activities will be featured. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Turn The River Green

Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For UCAN Women And Children’s Shelter

February 19, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the UCAN Women and Children’s Shelter to be installed in the former Jamestown Business College mansion. The presenter representing Architect Chris Cooke said nothing had changed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, Chadakoin Basin Phase 1 Activation project, Chadakoin River, Chris Cooke, Jamestown Business College, Jamestown Planning Commission, Mike Gridley, Panzarella Park, UCAN Women’s Shelter

Rep. Langworthy Announces $1.25 Million Secured For Jamestown Stormwater Channel Project

January 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that he has secured $1.25 million in federal funding for the City of Jamestown’s Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. The project is considered a critical investment aimed at reducing flooding risks and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, City of Jamestown, Nick Langworthy

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