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Aili Makuch Hired as Jamestown’s New Economic Development Coordinator

January 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has announced the hiring of Aili Makuch as its new Economic Development Coordinator. Makuch’s professional experience includes her work as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, where she excelled in assisting clients with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aili Makuch, Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, City of Jamestown

Jamestown Police, Fire Unions Suing City

January 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Police and Fire Unions are asking the courts to approve an injunction to prevent an increase in health insurance premiums in the New Year. In a filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on December 20, 2024, the complaint … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Professional Fire Fighters Association, Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, Stephen Cass

Jamestown’s Holiday Lights Contest Is Underway

December 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nominations are being sought for the City of Jamestown's Holiday Lights Contest. The contest is open to all residential properties within the city and gives folks who deck their homes in festive décor for a chance to win a ShopLocalCHQ gift … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, City of Jamestown's Holiday Lights Contest, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, ShopLocalCHQ gift card, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union

City, CODE Awarded $2 Million To Rehabilitate Vacant Apartments

November 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has been awarded $2 million from New York State to rehabilitate 24 vacant apartments. The City had applied for $2.9 million in Vacant Rental Improvement Program funds. Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., City of Jamestown, CODE Inc., Kathy Hochul, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Vacant Rental Improvement Program

City Deploys Second Ambulance

November 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's second ambulance has been officially deployed. In early 2022, City Council initiated discussions about the need for additional staff and resources to meet the rising demand for emergency services, including the addition of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Fire Ambulance, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Kim Ecklund

Christmas Tree Delivered to City Hall

November 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's official Christmas Tree has been delivered to City Hall. The 40-foot Norway Spruce was donated by Woodlawn Management Real Estate from a property on King Street. The City’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christmas Tree, City of Jamestown, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Lake Shore Paving, Woodlawn Management Real Estate

City Of Jamestown Attempting To Get State Funding For Prendergast Landing Project

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is making another attempt at getting state funding for the Prendergast Landing Project. Jamestown City Council will review a request to apply for $2 million in Restore New York funding for the $2.7 million project located at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, City of Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Ira Lou Spring Post 149, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Property Tax Cap, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York, Tax Cap, Veterans Day

Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Award

October 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter, C and S Companies, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City of Jamestown, Empire State Development, Gebbie Foundation, Harrison Studio, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Jamestown Receives $187,672 in EMS Training Funds

October 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has been awarded $187,672 for EMS training. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the federal funding as part of the Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance program. Administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Fire Department, Nick Langworthy, Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance program, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Leaf Collection in Jamestown Begins November 4

October 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Leaf collection in the city of Jamestown is set to begin Monday, November 4. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area, moving west and north, clockwise through that side of town to Washington Street. Phase 2 is estimated to … [Read more...]

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

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