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Consolidated Funding Awards for Local Projects to be Announced Thursday Afternoon

December 8, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi is in Albany Thursday along with several other officials from across the state to attend the 2016 Regional Economic Development Council Awards program. The program, which will feature the awarding of grant money … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, National Comedy Center, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Riverwalk Illumination Project, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Sam Teresi, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Tracy Plaza, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council, Winter Garden Plaza

Several Projects Receive High Regional Scores for 2016 CFA Process

October 18, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Several projects in downtown Jamestown have received favorable scores in the state’s Consolidated Funding Application process for 2016. Earlier this month the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) submitted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consolidated Funding Application, Fenton Mansion, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, National Comedy Center, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Riverwalk Illumination Project, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, St. Luke’s Church, Tracy Plaza, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council, Winter Garden Plaza

Dr. Joan Maloof, Founder and Director of Old-Growth Forest Network, Speaks at JCC

September 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Joan MaloofJAMESTOWN - Every county in the United States should have its own old growth forest. That was the message Tuesday night from Dr. Joan Maloof, author and founder and director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, speaking at Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Joan Maloof, Old-Growth Forest Network, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, State University of New York at Fredonia

Woman Involved with Preserving Old Growth Forest to Speak at JCC September 8

September 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Joan MaloofJAMESTOWN - A woman who’s devoted her time and energy to preserving and increasing the number of old growth forests in the United States will be in Jamestown next week. Dr. Joan Maloof is the Founder and Director of the Old-Growth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Joan Maloof, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Exhibit Featuring Work of Thomas Annear Opens Tuesday at Roger Tory Peterson Institute

June 23, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) will open its newest exhibit - National Parks and Beyond: A Solo Exhibition by Thomas Annear today, with an opening reception on Friday, June 26th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The exhibit is comprised … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Thomas Annear

RTPI President Offers Presentation on Bird Migration Thursday Night

June 11, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Join Roger Tory Peterson president Twan Leenders for an evening of photography and stories about the animals and conservation projects that connect our Western New York backyards with the tropical rainforests of Central … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audrey Dowling, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Twan Leenders

[WATCH] Banff Mountain Film Festival to be Shown at Reg Lenna Wednesday Night

April 8, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will make a stop in Jamestown Wednesday Night. This year’s World Tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival and showcases … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News, Video Tagged With: Banff Mountain Film Festival, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

JCC, RTPI and CWC Team Up to Fight Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

February 11, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy are seeking the public’s assistance in the search for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in area forests and woodlands. The three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Becky Nystrom, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Elyse Henshaw, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Jamestown Community College, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Attractors Prepare for Doors Open Jamestown on Jan. 17

January 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An annual event designed to promote various attractions and destinations throughout the Jamestown area is less than a week away. Doors Open Jamestown 2015 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different participants. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Joni Blackman, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Jamestown Communty College Invites Public to Attend Earthfest 2014

April 23, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College’s annual Earthfest to celebrate Earth Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Wednesday, April 23 at the Jamestown Campus. The event, sponsored by JCC’s Earth Awareness Club, Student Senate, and the college … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Earth Day, Earthfest, Jamestown Community College, JCC Earth Awareness Club, JCC Faculty Student Association, Matt Maloof, Mike Dupuy, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

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