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Beer Snob Closes In Downtown Jamestown

February 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Beer Snob has closed in downtown Jamestown. The craft beer establishment initially opened at 318 Washington Street in the historic Viking Temple in November 2018. It was owned by Marty Schwab. Earlier this week, the business' social media … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Small Business Evolution grant, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Marty Schwab, the beer snob

Two Dogs Die In A House Fire in Jamestown

February 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two dogs died following a house fire Tuesday morning in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Fire Department responded to 215 Fulton Street just after 6:00 a.m. yesterday to fire at the front of the house. A search led to four dogs being rescued, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 215 Fulton Street, House Fire, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department

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

Clean Up Of Former Crawford Furniture Site To Begin This Week

November 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Clean up of the former Crawford Furniture Factory site will begin this week. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun demolition of the site at 1061 Allen Street, saying, "This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Chuck Schumer, Crawford Furniture Building, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, Jamestown Department of Development

Jamestown City Council Wraps Up Budget Presentations

November 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has wrapped up budget presentations and are now moving onto budget discussions. Council heard presentations from the Fenton History Center and Department of Development Monday night. Council President Tony Dolce said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Tony Dolce

City Council To Hear Final Budget Presentations

November 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development and Fenton History Center will present their budgets to Jamestown City Council tonight. The budget presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of city hall. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, Paula Pichon, Rand Machine Products Inc.

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

City Employees Among Recipients Of Grant Funds

October 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

By Eric Tichy and Julia Ciesla-Hanley etichy@post-journal.com wrfanews@reglenna.com Editor’s note: The following story is a collaboration between The Jamestown Post-Journal and 107.9 FM WRFA-LP. Several Jamestown employees were among more than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Ellen Shadle, Federal Code of Regulations, Fordham University Law School, Housing Repair Mini Grant program, Jamestown Code of Ethics, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kasie Foulk, Mark Davies, New York City Conflicts of Interest Board, Nick Langworthy, Sam Teresi, State General Municipal Law, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Grant Applications Being Accepted for Healthy Homes Program In Jamestown

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Health Department are partnering to offer a grant to help city residents make their homes healthier and more safe. The Healthy Homes Production grant program was funded with $2 million from the U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Holding Bulk Trash Recycling Day Sat. October 21st

October 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is holding a Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day this Saturday. Residents may bring bulk trash and old electronics for recycling to Bergman Park between 8am and noon on Saturday, October 21. Residents must … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Development

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