JAMESTOWN - The official opening date of the Chadakoin Park Trail, which is part of the city’s Greater Jamestown Riverwalk system, will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 29. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi delivered the news on Monday … [Read more...]
City Pedestrian Bridges Win Award
JAMESTOWN - The city's two new pedestrian bridges over the Chadakoin River has received statewide recognition. The bridge design work has been honored by the American Public Works Association – NY Chapter Western Branch. The design team … [Read more...]
Riverwalk Closed for Bridge Installation
JAMESTOWN - Panzarella Park and the north and south trails of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk in the Central Business District are closed until further notice. The announcement was made late last week in order to allow construction work on the two … [Read more...]
Contractor Selected for Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges
JAMESTOWN - The effort to build two pedestrian bridges over the Chadakoin River as part of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk is moving forward. This week the Jamestown City Council approved the bid for the construction of two prefabricated … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Select Contractor for Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges During March Voting Session
The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday in city hall, with a vote expected involving the construction of two pedestrian bridges for the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. VIEW MARCH VOTING SESSION AGENDA The … [Read more...]
City Council Tables Alley Abandonment for Second Month in a Row, Approves Property Acquisition for Riverwalk Bridges
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its monthly voting session on Monday night and for the second month in a row, tabled a resolution to abandon and alleyway between Lindsey and Woodlawn Avenues on the East side of town, just off Second … [Read more...]
DRI Committee Continues to Prioritize Projects for $10 Million Economic Development Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Downtown Revitalization Initiative local planning committee met Tuesday to continue the process on how to doll out $10 million in state economic development funding. According to the Post-Journal, the day-long meeting was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Mike Dykeman Discusses the 2016 Jamestown Riverwalk Festival
Originally airing Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Michael Dykeman from Jamestown Now to get more details on the 2016 Jamestown Riverwalk Festival, happening Saturday, Aug. 20 in Jamestown. More … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: August 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by WRFA for his August interview and discusses the recent announcement in state funding for local railroad infrastructure that could have … [Read more...]
State Funding Projects Highlight July City Council Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night in city hall. Highlighting tonight’s voting agenda are several economic development projects vying for more than $3 million in funding from the state’s … [Read more...]