WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]
Night of Comedy Featuring Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Tom Cotter and More Set for Aug. 1
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center is announcing even more programming for the 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. NCC officials on Tuesday announced that Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Tom Cotter, Hari Kondabolu, Judy Gold, and more will perform … [Read more...]
Teresi: City Remains Focused on Solving Financial Challenges While Also Promoting Quality of Life, Tourism Projects
JAMESTOWN - There’s been a heavy focus on development projects aimed at tourism and quality of life in recent months in the city of Jamestown, but Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi said that the city is still focused on trying to solve its financial … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, July 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 12, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the completion of two new phases of the Jamestown Riverwalk Project, the upcoming … [Read more...]
Congress to Vote on Bill Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced Thursday that his bill to officially designate the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, and recognize it as the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of celebrating … [Read more...]
Lenny Bruce Exhibit, Roundtable Among Highlights of National Comedy Center Grand Opening
JAMESTOWN, NY - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and opening of the National Comedy Center (NCC) is just three weeks away. A key exhibit that will be featured at the NCC will focus on the life and work of Lenny Bruce, whose provocative and – … [Read more...]
City Zoning Board Approves Variance and Special Use Requests from National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the variance and special use requests from the National Comedy Center to install two large electronic signs on the facade of the facility. Much of Thursday’s hearing focused on … [Read more...]
Temporary Way-Finding Signage to Be Posted in Jamestown as Officials Await Final Plan
JAMESTOWN - Temporary way-finding signs will be put up around the city in the coming weeks as city officials await the completion of a $500,000 permanent way-finding plan. On Monday night department of public works director Jeff Lehman presented … [Read more...]
25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station
JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
Comedy Center Board Chairman Responds to Zoning Board Tabling Variance, Special Use Requests
JAMESTOWN - The effort to get a zoning variance and special use permit for two digital signs at the National Comedy Center will be moving forward. That’s according to NCC board chairman Tom Benson after the city zoning board tabled a request by … [Read more...]
