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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

JRC Seeking RFPs for Destination Sales And Marketing Consultant

May 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is accepting proposals for a Destination Sales and Marketing Consultant. The consultant will create a promotional campaign and establish a local meetings and conferences market over the next three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, CHQ Chamber, City of Jamestown, Destination Services LLC, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

It’s Active Transportation Week In Chautauqua County

May 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This week is Active Transportation Week in Chautauqua County The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department, Community Health Network, the City of Jamestown, Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Active Transportation Week, Cassadaga, Chautauqua County Complete Streets Workgroup, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, City of Dunkirk, City of Jamestown, Complete Streets Initiative, Fredonia, Southern Tier Community Health Network, Spokefolks, Stephanie Nick, Transportation Alternatives Program grant, U.S. Census Bureau

CCIDA Approves $150,000 Loan For 137 Water Street Brewing

April 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A future brewery on Water Street in the City of Jamestown has been approved a $150,000 loan by the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board. 137 Water Street Brewing LLC would use $115,000 of the loan for machinery and equipment with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission

CHRIC, Jamestown Receive $1.7 Million Total To Rehab Vacant Apartments

April 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHRIC and the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $1.3 million to rehabilitate vacant apartments. The funding is through New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The Vacant Rental Program was created as part of the 2025 State Budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, City of Jamestown, New York State Budget, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Vacant Rental Program

Deer Over Population Concerns Raised With Jamestown City Council Again

April 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The issue of deer over-population in the City of Jamestown has been brought up to City Council once again. Grant Briggs of Woodlawn Avenue told the Public Safety Committee that the deer are out of hand in his neighborhood, “I know there's no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Brent Sheldon, City Council Public Safety Committee, City of Jamestown, deer, Deer Hunting, Deer Population, Grant Briggs, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Deer Management Group, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, Kim Ecklund, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Randy Daversa, Tony Dolce

NYS Has Launched Lead Rental Registry Program

April 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has launched its Lead Rental Registry Program. The City of Jamestown, including all houses in the 14701 zip code area, is one of 25 communities selected for the initiative. The state regulations were finalized last week and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kim Ecklund, Lead, Lead Based Paint removal, Lead Poisoning, Lead Rental Registry Program, lead-based paint, Leading in Lead Prevention Program, New York State Department of Health, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Rental Inspection Ordinance

Chautauqua County, Jamestown Receive State Homeland Security Program Funding

April 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County and the City of Jamestown have been awarded funding through the State Homeland Security Program to enhance preparedness and response capabilities. The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) manages the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bomb Squad Initiative, Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program, Hazardous Materials Targeted Grant Program, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, State Homeland Security Program, Tactical Team Targeted Grant Program

Communities To Promote Prevention Strategies During Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Communities across the county will be promoting prevention strategies while advocating for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Chautauqua Child Advocacy Program and the City of Jamestown were joined by Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County’s Child Advocacy Program, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Advocacy Program, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Central Registry, New York State Child Abuse Hotline

Jamestown To Hold 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 28

March 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown’s 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday. The free event is open to children ages 12 and under. Families are encouraged to arrive early, baskets in hand and ready for the hunt to begin promptly at 11:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, City of Jamestown, Easter Egg Hunt, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

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