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Prendergast Landing Project Receives $721,704 In Restore NY Funding

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Prendergast Landing project has received $721,704 in Restore New York funding. The City of Jamestown had applied for $2 million for the $2.7 million project that’s located at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue. Jade Empire LLC has proposed renovating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Funding Application, Jade Empire LLC, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York

City Of Jamestown Attempting To Get State Funding For Prendergast Landing Project

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is making another attempt at getting state funding for the Prendergast Landing Project. Jamestown City Council will review a request to apply for $2 million in Restore New York funding for the $2.7 million project located at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, City of Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Ira Lou Spring Post 149, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Property Tax Cap, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York, Tax Cap, Veterans Day

City To Apply For Restore NY Grants For Prendergast Landing, Furniture Mart Building Projects

April 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown plans to apply for state funding for two redevelopment projects. The Jamestown Department of Development put out a notice of its intent to apply for Restore New York grant funding for the property at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ARPA Business Incubator funding, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Funding Application, Furniture Mart Building, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York

$6.1 Million In NYS Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Funding Coming to Chautauqua County

November 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

$6.1 million in State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative monies are coming to Chautauqua County. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund will go toward park improvements, heritage area enhancements and historic preservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babcock and Wilcox Company, Cherry Creek Sno-Goers snowmobile trails, Environmental Protection Fund, National Comedy Center, Nestle Purina Pet Care, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Recreational Trails Program, Village of Westfield

Falconer Holding Stakeholder Meeting on NY Forward Grant Application

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Falconer and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth are holding an informational meeting to seek projects for a New York Forward grant application. The stakeholder meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, New York Forward grant, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Village of Falconer

SKF Awarded $2 Million in ESD Grants

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SKF Aeroengine has been awarded a $2 million Empire State Development grant. The bearing manufacturer, located in Falconer, will use the funds to purchase new machinery and equipment that focuses on implementing new manufacturing technology and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empire State Development, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, SKF Aeroengine

Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Longtime Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board Chair Mike Metzger has resigned. Metzger submitted his resignation to the IDA on December 22. IDA CEO Mark Geise said Metzger had been discussing stepping down from the board, citing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Fancher Chair, Gary Henry, Mark Geise, Mike Metzger, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, SUNY Fredonia

Celoron Receives State Funding to Build New Playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park

December 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Celoron has received $165,000 from the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative toward a new playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund are administered by the Office of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Environmental Protection Fund, Lucille Ball Memorial Park, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Scott Schrencengost, Sheridan, Sheridan Bay Campground, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Village of Celoron

JRC Receives $187,500 for Prendergast Landing Project

December 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has been awarded $187,500 for the Prendergast Landing Project. The funding was announced as part of New York State's Regional Economic Development Council Consolidated Funding Application awards. JRC will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consolidated Funding Application, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project

$285,000 in Water Quality Grants Coming to Chautauqua County

December 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $23 million in grants to help improve water quality across New York State with $285,000 of that coming to Chautauqua County. The funding is part of the $750 million announced for Round XI of the Governor's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Mina, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Pomfret, Portland Pomfret Dunkirk Sewer District, Ripley, Village of Westfield

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