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County Legislators Concerned Over Conditions of Jamestown Municipal Building

December 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Concerns over the condition of the Jamestown Municipal Building are being raised by County Legislators. Legislator Dan Pavlock said he couldn’t support a one-year lease renewal with the City of Jamestown for office space for the Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Billy Torres, bond, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Legislature, City of Jamestown, Dan Pavlock, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Greenman-Peterson Inc., Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Municipal Building, Robert Bankowski, Terry Neibel

City of Jamestown Working On Filling Vacant Buildings Downtown

December 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield Opportunity Areas, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Planning and Development, City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Fringe Hair Salon, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Havana Cuban Cafe and Pizzeria, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Housing Authority, Key Bank, You've Been Framed

Women’s Homeless Shelter Project Moving Forward

November 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A project to open a shelter for women in Jamestown is moving forward. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah Lamp said there is a high need for a shelter that serves women in the county as the only current … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, homeless shelter, Josiah Lamp, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

The City of Jamestown Closes Out 2022 With A Nearly $1 Million Surplus

November 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 with nearly $1 million in surplus funds. Former Comptroller Joe Bellitto presented the unaudited 2022 year end financial summary to City Council at its work session Monday night. View City of Jamestown 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, New York State CHIPS, Riverwalk Illumination Project

Violent Crime Down 6% In NYS For First Half of 2023

November 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Violent crime has decreased 6% in New York State outside of New York City during the first six months of 2023 as compared with the first half of 2022. Governor Kathy Hochul released the first comprehensive overview of crime trends across New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, GIVE Initiative, Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, Kathy Hochul

Free Rabies Clinic In Jamestown Set for November 18

November 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the city of Jamestown on November 18. The Chautauqua County Health Department and City of Jamestown are co-hosting the event that will take place 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 18 at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Gregory Hoyt, New York State Public Health Law, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic

Jamestown Receives Nearly $983,000 To Increase Energy Efficient Housing In City

November 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown has received nearly $983,000 to support efforts to increase energy-efficient housing in underserved neighborhoods. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the federal funding is coming from the U.S. Environmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, Chuck Schumer, City of Jamestown, Environmental Justice Government-to-Government program, Environmental Protection Agency, Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition, Inflation Reduction Act, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Retooling Homes for Improved Air Quality Initiative

A Settlement Possible In Case Against Crawford Furniture Building Owner

October 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is not ruling out settling a legal case against the owner of the former Crawford Furniture building that was destroyed in a fire in 2022. The City and the attorney for Allen Street Development met behind closed doors with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, City of Jamestown, Crawford Furniture Building, Crystal Surdyk, Daryl Brautigam, George Panebianco, Housing Court, Richard Rusiniak

2nd Annual Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk Set for Oct. 28

October 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will hold its 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 28. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. along the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. The kid-friendly event will begin at Panzarella Park and go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, Jamestown Parks Department

Leaf Collection Begins In Jamestown on October 30

October 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Leaf collection begins in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 30. The Jamestown Department of Public Works advises residents to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb and not into the street. Please refrain from placing any trash, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Leaf Collection, Yard Waste Site

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