The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency issued a statement on the "clouded" future of Dunkirk's marina operation. The statement follows criminal allegations made against Peter T. Smith of Forestville. The IDA Board voted on June 27, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Awarded FEMA Grant
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded $76,000 for its fire department. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funding will … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted For Theft of $50,000
The former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator has been indicted for the theft of $50,000. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced 63-year old Hector Rosas of Silver Creek was indicted for using his … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 26, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the City of Dunkirk's recent DRI announcement, funding for Chautauqua Lake, an Airport Market Analysis, and more. … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Awarded $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funds
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding from Empire State Development Corporation at the Clarion Hotel Monday. Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas said … [Read more...]
North County Economic Development Projects Receive $4.75 Million in Restore NY Funds
Several economic development projects have received a combined total of $4.75 million in Restore New York funding in Chautauqua County. The White Inn in Fredonia has received $1.25 million toward the renovation and reopening of the former hotel … [Read more...]
2022 National Walleye Tour Championship Set to Take Place in Dunkirk August 24-25
The 2022 National Walleye Tour Championship is set to take place August 24 through 25 in Dunkirk. The top 40 pros and top 40 co-anglers will compete in the event on Lake Erie. It's considered the sport’s most lucrative event, awarding three … [Read more...]
Independence Day Celebrations Set for Chautauqua County
Independence Day celebrations are set for across Chautauqua County this weekend. In the City of Dunkirk, a three-day festival kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Saturday with the Marauder Trotter Run/Walk 5K at Wright Park. The rest of the festival takes … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receives Over $1.5 Million in CDBG, HOME monies from HUD
The City of Jamestown has received over $1.5 million in CDBG and HOME monies with the City of Dunkirk receiving $433,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding is for Community Planning and Development activities, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Local Law on How Worker’s Compensation Costs Allocated to Municipalities
After voting down a proposed change that would have phased in payments for Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Westfield, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law amending the County's Worker's Compensation Plan. The local law changes the county … [Read more...]
