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New Addiction Recovery, Behavioral Health Facility Opens In Former Lakeshore Hospital

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new inpatient addiction recovery and behavioral health facility has officially opened at the former Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. New York Medical Center is leasing the facility from Main Rd Med Group. The Center will begin its first phase of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, George Borrello, Main Rd Med Group LLC, New York Medical Center, TLC/Lakeshore Hospital

Wells Enterprises Cuts Ribbon On $425 Million Facility Expansion

August 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wells Enterprises in the town of Dunkirk has cut the ribbon on its $425 million facility expansion. The facility significantly increases production capacity for the company’s popular ice cream brands, introduces cutting-edge capabilities for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Americold, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Empire State Development, Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program, The Ferrero Group, town of Dunkirk, Wells Enterprises

Jamestown Paving Company Looks To Purchase Additional Property In Ellicott

August 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown paving company is looking at purchasing additional property in the town of Ellicott. Lindstrom Properties LLC, also known as Lake Shore Paving, is looking to construct a 21,000 square foot facility on property near Allen Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Lake Shore Paving, Lindstrom Properties LLC, Rosie Strandburg, Town of Ellicott

Project To Increase Electric Capacity In Mason Industrial Park Moves Forward

August 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A project to increase the electrical capacity in Mason Industrial Park is moving forward. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities approved a $2 million contract with Dirt Worx Excavating LLC for the excavation, installation, backfilling, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush Industries, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Dirt Worx Excavating LLC, Dow Street Substation, Electrovaya, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, Mark Geise, Mason Industrial Park, Power Up NY, POWER UP Program, Serta Mattress

NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub Designation For Chautauqua County To Help Manufacturers

July 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is being designated as part of a Tech Hub so that local manufacturers can be connected to opportunities as part of the NY SMART I-Corridor. “SMART” in the NY SMART I-Corridor name stands for “Semiconductor Manufacturing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Niagara Partnership, CenterState CEO, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, CHIPS and Science Act, I-90 Veterans Memorial Commerce Park, Mark Geise, NY SMART I-Corridor, OneROC, Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology

Live CHQ, Jamestown Tarp Skunks Hosting Community Buyout Night June 18

June 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Live CHQ is partnering with the Jamestown Tarp Skunks to host a Community Buyout Night this Thursday. The Community Buyout Night will feature the visiting Niagara Falls Americans, with free admission for all fans courtesy of Live CHQ and its two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Live CHQ, Niagara Falls Americans, Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Scott Forster

Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting Free Screening Of ‘Nathan-ism’ June 6

June 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a free screening of Nathan-ism this Friday. Nathan-ism is a documentary that follows Nathan Hilu, a Jewish U.S. soldier assigned to guard Nazi war criminals during the Nuremberg Trials, and traces how those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Elan Golod, Jessica Spitalnic Mates, Live CHQ, Nathan Hilu, Nathan-ism, Nuremberg Trials, Robert H. Jackson Center

CCIDA Approves $200,000 Loan To Westfield Company To Distribute Concord Grape Juice Pouches

May 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Westfield company has been approved for a $200,000 loan to distribute concord grape juice pouches to school districts, food banks, and more. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved the five year loan at 4% interest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, concord grape, Lake Erie Juice Company of Westfield NY, Refresco Beverages, Robert Patterson, Westfield, Westfield Maid Cooperative Inc., WMC Grape Juice LLC

Wells Enterprises Expansion Project Receives Award

May 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Economic Development Council has named the Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk as its 2026 Project of the Year. The announcement was made during NYSEDC’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, NY. The Project of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, City of Dunkirk, Empire State Development, New York State Economic Development Council, Wells Enterprises

ImmunityBio in Dunkirk Has Begun Hiring

May 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ImmunityBio in Dunkirk has begun hiring. The pharmaceutical manufacturing company recently renegotiated terms and conditions for renewal of its lease with New York State and Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, ImmunityBio, Mark Geise, Richard Adcock, town of Dunkirk

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