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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

Lakewood Community Development Corporation Hosts Grand Opening of New Playground at Hartley Park

October 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lakewood Community Development Corporation is hosting a grand opening celebration of the new playground in Hartley Park on Sunday, October 8. The event from will take place rain or shine starting at 1:00 p.m. and going until 3:00 p.m. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Environmental Protection Fund, Hartley Park, Lakewood Community Development Corporation, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications

June 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Annual Action Plan, Chautauqua County Health Department, Community Development Block Grant, Consolidated Funding Application, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Fund, GPI, Green Innovation Grant Program, Healthy Homes Inspection Capacity Building grant, HOME Program, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Macadam Inc, Local Government Efficiency Grant Program, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, New York Main Street Program, North Main Street viaduct, Pump Track, Tracy Plaza

City of Jamestown May Be In Violation of City Charter Due to Number of Grants Not Being Accepted or Authorized By City Council

June 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Elliot Raimondo, Empire State Development, Environmental Protection Fund, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Jamestown City Charter, Jamestown City Clerk's Office, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Commission, Johnson Street Playground, Kim Ecklund, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Tony Dolce

Mayville Receives $675,000 for Lakeside Park Improvements

January 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The Village of Mayville has been awarded $675,000 in state funds for improvements to Lakeside Park. The funding is part of $16.4 million in Local Waterfront Revitalization Program monies awarded to 23 communities in New York State. The funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Belle, Chautauqua Lake, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Mayville Lakeside Park, Village of Mayville

Several Dozen Attend Info Meeting on Creating a Chautauqua Lake District

August 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several dozen people attended in person and virtually an informational meeting on creating a Chautauqua Lake District Wednesday night. The meeting was the second information session held by the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton & Loguidice, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake District, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Plan, Jayme Berschard, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Mark Geise

Group Seeks Injunction to Stop Chautauqua Lake Pops Concerts Series

July 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A group is seeking an injunction to keep the Chautauqua Lake Pops concert series from happening in Mayville. The request was filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court on Thursday. The group made up of two parties from Dewittville, one from Mayville, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Bay Pops, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Chautauqua Lake Pops, Dan Dalpra, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Mayville, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Final Public Input Meeting on Chadakoin River Study Scheduled for Wednesday Night

May 14, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Wednesday is the final day for residents to weigh in on the future development of the Chadakoin River through the City of Jamestown Chadakoin River Revitalization Study. The informational meeting - hosted by the city of Jamestown's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield Opportunity Areas, Chadakoin River, City of Jamestown Chadakoin River Revitalization Study, City of Jamestown Waterfront Advisory Committee, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Labella Associates, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Robert H. Jackson Center

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