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Jamestown Planning Commission Hears About Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Project

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Cannabis Company, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, John Volpe, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Shawbucks

Ribbon Cut on New Welcome Sign to Jamestown

June 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Rotary and local officials joined to cut the ribbon on the new Jamestown sign at the entrance to the city. Jamestown Rotary Club President John Healy said the project has been 25 years in the making with discussions between the City of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allied Alarm Services, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, City of Jamestown, Ellison Bronze, Gary Lynn, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown Rotary, Jessie Smith Darah Fund, John Healy, Kathy Burke, Linda Swanson, Liz Jones, Lynn Development Group, Peter Sullivan, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Tory Irgang

City Council Moves Forward with Restore NY Application for Furniture Mart Building Redevelopment

January 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with a $2 million Restore New York application to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they increased the request amount to $2 million because that's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Bailey, Crystal Surdyk, Empire State Development, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown City Council, Restore New York, Savarino Companies

Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding

November 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Crystal Surdyk, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Russell, Leaf Collection, Leaf Pick Up, Marie Carrubba, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Northwest Arena, TheZone, Tory Irgang, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Potter’s Terrace Park Reopens in Downtown Jamestown

November 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Officials cut the ribbon to reopen a renovated Potters Terrace Park in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon. The park, owned by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, had been closed since 2019 due to issues with the wood structure that used to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, Frank Besse, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Leaf and Stone Architecture, Potter's Alley, Potters Terrace, Sivak Stonemasonry

Reconstruction of former Potter’s Terrace Park Underway

August 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Construction is underway at the former Potter's Terrace Park on East Third Street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse said Sivac Stone Masonry is working at moving stone and earth on the site, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, Frank Besse, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Potters Terrace

Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street

May 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Eastside YMCA, Gebbie Foundation, Greater Buffalo YMCA, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown YMCA, Lakewood YMCA, Tom Benson

New Visitor’s Center Coming to Downtown Chamber of Commerce Offices

July 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new Visitor's Center will be opening up in the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's offices in Downtown Jamestown soon. Chamber Director of Marketing Communications and Governmental Affairs Sheila Webster said the Chamber is working with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Sheila Webster

Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan Expected to Be Released in August

July 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan is expected to be released in August. Gebbie Foundation Executive Director Greg Edwards said the plan is in the final production and is something they have been working on with the County, Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards

National Comedy Center Announces ‘Summer Fun Weeks,’ ‘Riverside Saturdays’

May 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center has announced "Summer Fun Weeks" and "Riverside Saturdays" for the Summer of 2021. With the Comedy Fest postponed, the NCC is debuting 7-week themed series that will run June 20th through August 7th that celebrates many of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Gebbie Foundation, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Greg Edwards, Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center, National Comedy Center Park

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