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JLDC Approves Over $105,000 for Downtown Events, Approves BEBA Funds

February 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $105,000 in grants and loans have been approved for four downtown events. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard presentations from five organizations, tabling one at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Funding approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Ben Bailey, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, BW Wholesale Florist, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Earlybird, Falcon Acquisitions, Fringe Hair Salon, Irish Brothers, It's Your Day, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, JCC Small Business Development Center, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Susan Center, Stephanie Wright, Summit Wealth Management, the beer snob, Tim O'Dell, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Kim Ecklund Receives Republican Nomination to Run for Mayor

February 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Kim Ecklund to run for Mayor of Jamestown. Ecklund will face Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist who announced his re-election campaign in early January. Ecklund, who has served as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Bush Industries, Chautauqua Striders, Eddie Sundquist, eSolutions Furniture, Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Commission, Jamestown Republican Committee, Joint Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction, Keith Ecklund, Kim Ecklund, Riverfront Management Commission

119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Economic development programs funded by American Rescue Plan monies have created 119 jobs so far in Jamestown. Department of Development Grants Manager Tim O'Dell, presenting to Jamestown City Council, provided a results summary for 2022 that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Information Technology program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Roof Sewer Lateral Replacement Program, Tim O'Dell

JLDC Board Requests to Review Business Grant Applications

January 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Local Development Corporation board members are requesting to review Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant applications. The American Rescue Plan funded program was allocated $750,000 by City Council with $749,980 in requests … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Beer Snob, BS Wholesale Florist, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Falcon Acquisitions, Fringe Hair Salon, It's Your Day, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kim Ecklund, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management, Tim O'Dell, Tony Dolce

JLDC Approves $50,000 in Downtown Programming Monies for Ace Frehley Concert

January 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a downtown programming request to bring in Ace Frehley for a concert downtown. Ace Frehley is formerly of the rock band, Kiss, who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, Ace Frehley, Crystal Surdyk, Doug Sitler, Downtown Programming Fund, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown: Best Day Ever, Kiss, Michael Glabicki, Salman Rushdie

Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Police Department, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, SWAT vehicle, Tony Dolce

City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.3 million in grants to local businesses to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program. The seven resolutions under new business had been approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Artone Manufacturing, Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program, Colecraft Commercial Furnishings, Dawson Metal, Eddie Sundquist, El Greco Woodworking, Fenton History Center, International Ordnance Technologies, Jamestown Assessor's Office, Jamestown City Clerk's Office, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Corporation Counsel, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, National Wire and Metal Technology Incorporated, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Shawbucks

City Council Approves Hiring 3 Police Officers, 4 Firefighters

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved hiring new three police officers and four firefighters. The new positions will be funded with $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said it represents a large chunk of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Captain Robert Samuelson, Cathedral Oak trees, Eddie Sundquist, Gary Moffat, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Tony Dolce

Jamestown City Council to Vote on New Police, Firefighter Positions

May 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on hiring new police officers and firefighters at its voting session tonight. $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds would be used to fund the hiring of three police officers and four firefighters. Two of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation

City Council Discusses Resolution to Contract with JLDC to Administer ARP Programs

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members discussed a resolution to contract with the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to administer American Rescue Plan funded programs. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed $500,000 for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff Russell

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