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Grant Program Reopens To Help Commercial Property Owners, Business Tenants In Jamestown

August 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A City of Jamestown grant program to help commercial property owners and business tenants improve their buildings and operations has reopened. The Jamestown Department of Development has announced applications are being accepted until Wednesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adapt, Aili Makuch, Community Development Block Grant, Develop Jamestown Grant Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Restore, ROI Jamestown, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty, Endangering The Welfare Of A Child

August 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown residents have been arrested on animal cruelty charges and endangering the welfare of a child. Jamestown Police report officers responded to a west side residence at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 7 on a request from the Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amber Peru, Animal Cruelty, David Burkhart III, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department

Jamestown Joins 17,000 Communities To Celebrate National Night Out

August 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown joins 17,000 other communities nationwide in celebrating National Night Out tonight. Neighbors across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights, and spend the evening outdoors with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, Kasie Foulk, National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch

City Of Jamestown Holding National Night Out Event August 4

July 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will join communities across the nation in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch

City Council To Review Request To Apply For Funding For Jamestown Riverwalk

July 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a request by the City to apply for grant funding to make improvements to the Jamestown Riverwalk. The Department of Development is seeking approval to apply for up to $2 million in Environmental Protection funds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project, City Council Public Safety Committee, Consolidated Funding Application, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Environmental Protection Fund, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Jamestown Police Department, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Night Out, New York State Department of State, Panzarella Park

City Council To Vote On Reducing Commercial Re-Roofing Permitting Fees

May 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on whether to reduce permitting fees for commercial re-roofing in the city. The resolution under new business would adjust the fees for Level 1 renovation permits from $0.25 per square foot to $0.08 per square … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Property Tax Cap, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Council To Vote On Issuing Bond For Cassadaga Water Pump Station Project

April 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on issuing a bond for work to be done to the Cassadaga Pump Station. The resolution under new business requests the city issue Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1.5 million at prevailing interest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appalachian Regional Commission, Cassadaga Pump Station, Cassadaga Water Pump Station project, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project, El Greco Woodworking, Empire State Development, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kris Sellstrom, Mark Tabone, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, Southern Tier West, Wendel Engineering

Jamestown Seeking Community Input On Nearly $1.4 Million In Grant Funding

April 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development is looking for community input on how to use nearly $1.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City of Jamestown is designated as a Community Development Block … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NYS Has Launched Lead Rental Registry Program

April 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has launched its Lead Rental Registry Program. The City of Jamestown, including all houses in the 14701 zip code area, is one of 25 communities selected for the initiative. The state regulations were finalized last week and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kim Ecklund, Lead, Lead Based Paint removal, Lead Poisoning, Lead Rental Registry Program, lead-based paint, Leading in Lead Prevention Program, New York State Department of Health, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Rental Inspection Ordinance

Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty After Neglected Animals, Dead Puppy Found At Apartment

March 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty charges after neglected animals and a dead puppy were found on their property. Jamestown Police said that officers got a search warrant on March 23 to conduct an animal neglect investigation for an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Darian McCauley, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, Kristen McCauley

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