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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

Reg Lenna Upgrades Lighting, Sound Equipment

March 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has recently been able to upgrade its lighting and sound equipment. The project, which cost $170,000, was made possible through support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advanced Production Group LLC, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Hultquist Foundation, John R. Oishei Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

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

Police, Fire Departments To Present Budgets to City Council

October 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown City Council will continue budget hearings tonight ahead of its monthly voting session. The Jamestown Police and Fire Departments will present on their budgets at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, Ahlstrom-Schaeffer, E.E. Austin and Son, Eastside Fellowship Club, Farrell Roofing, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Veterans Park

County Chamber of Commerce Holds Open House For Refurbished Building in Downtown Jamestown

September 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and open house on Thursday for its recently refurbished building in downtown Jamestown. The building at 300 North Main Street and Third Street serves as the offices for the County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Dan Heitzenrater, Gebbie Foundation

Chamber of Commerce To Hold Grand Opening Of Renovated Space

August 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is holding a grand opening and open house for its recently refurbished building in downtown Jamestown. The building at 300 North Main Street and Third Street serves as the offices for the County Chamber as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Gebbie Foundation

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

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