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Jamestown BPU’s Retool ’22 Climate Tech Conference Kicks Off

October 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Retool '22 Climate Tech Conference kicks off today. The conference on Monday features afternoon visits to Chautauqua Institution and Robert H. Jackson Center with the full slate of panels, guest speakers, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Clint Wilder, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, John Ellis, Northwest Arena, Retool '22 Climate Technology Conference, Robert H. Jackson Center

Ladies Red Carpet Gala Set for Saturday at Northwest Arena

August 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A "Ladies Red Carpet Gala" will be held at the Northwest Arena this Saturday to benefit Collaborative Children's Solutions. CCS Owner Pat Smeraldo said his wife got the idea for the event from something similar she attended in Warren, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Ladies Red Carpet Gala, Northwest Arena, Pat Smeraldo, Patrick Smeraldo

Scandinavian Folk Festival Takes Place in Downtown Jamestown July 16-17

July 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Scandinavian Folk Festival comes back after two years with celebrations in downtown Jamestown. Folk Festival Organizer Gwen Funcel said the two-day event this weekend will take place at the Northwest Arena with the Midsummer Procession going … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gwen Funcel, Northwest Arena, Scandinavian Folk Festival

Collaborative Children’s Solution’s ‘Hello Summer’ Takes Place Today, June 24

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Collaborative Children’s Solutions’ "Hello Summer" event is taking place from noon to 4:00 p.m., June 24, at the Northwest Arena. The free event will feature children's activities including Pirates Arr for You, Marty's Bubblegum Machine, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Northwest Arena

City Council to Learn About Proposed Program to Reduce Feral Cat Population

April 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will learn more about a proposed Community Cats program at its work session Monday night. Chautauqua County Humane Society's Executive Director Kellie Roberts will present on the program which will be an attempt to humanely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Community Cats program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police, Kellie Roberts, Northwest Arena, TheZone

City Receives $1.2 million for Chadakoin River Basin Upgrades, TheZone Receives $450,000

December 15, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will receive $1.2 million for upgrades to the Chadakoin River Basin through the State's Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The state funding of $1,280,661 will be used to design and construct enhancements along … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, City Comprehensive Plan, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Northwest Arena, TheZone

TheZone Awarded $450,000 through NYS Empire State Development

November 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

TheZone project at Northwest Arena has been awarded a $450,000 grant through Empire State Development. The Jamestown Center City Development Corporation is the group that sent in a Consolidated Funding Application for the project. TheZone will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empire State Development, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Northwest Arena, Regional Economic Development Council, TheZone

$4.5 Million Expansion Project of Northwest Arena Complete

June 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The $4.5 million construction project at the Northwest Arena is complete. The expansion included relocation and reconfiguration of staff office space, improvements to the Erie News Now Café, the addition of a snack bar immediately outside the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

City Officials Tour Northwest Arena’s $4.5 Million Addition

May 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City officials got their first look at the Northwest Arena's $4.5 million, three-story addition as part of the Jamestown City Council work session Monday. Northwest Arena Board Co-President Kristy Zabrodsky said when the arena first opened nearly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Kristy Zabrodsky, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

City Council to Tour Northwest Arena Addition, National Comedy Center

May 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council work session tonight will involve a tour of the new addition to the Northwest Arena as well as a tour of the National Comedy Center. This meeting will be open to the public. State guidelines require that masks must be worn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

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