JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and the National Comedy Center will explore the potential of joining forces as a combined organization in the coming months, it was announced Thursday by the board of directors of both organizations. A … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Uses NCC as Backdrop to Announce Increase in Historic Preservation Funding
JAMESTOWN - U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was in Jamestown Monday morning to use the National Comedy Center as a backdrop for her announcement of more federal funding for the federal historic preservation grant program. Gillibrand said federal … [Read more...]
NCC Variance and Special Use Permit Requests to Go Before City Zoning Board Thursday
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the National Comedy Center will appear before the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday to request a zoning variance and special use permit involving two large digital signs planned to be installed on the front façade … [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...]
National Comedy Center Reaches Fundraising Total, Projected to Open in 2018
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center in Jamestown has reached its fundraising goal for completing what is to become the first cultural institution and visitor experience dedicated to comedy. The NCC sent out a media release on Friday announcing … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua WCA to Host NCC Officials During Doctors’ Day Luncheon on Friday
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) will be well represented during UPMC Chautauqua WCA's annual Doctors' Day luncheon and commemoration taking place Friday, March 31 in Jamestown. Both NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson and NCC … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Receives $1.7 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Commerce
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) in Jamestown is receiving funding from the federal government to help ensure the project moves forward and is completed next year. On Wednesday afternoon Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Acquires Archives of George Carlin
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) has acquired the archives of George Carlin. The acquisition was announced Tuesday by the comedian’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, at a private event in New York hosted by the NCC. The contents of the … [Read more...]
Lucy Statue Will Have New Home in the National Comedy Center
CELORON - The Celoron village board voted unanimously Monday to move the statue of Lucille Ball from Lucille Ball Memorial Park to the upcoming National Comedy Center in nearby Jamestown. Monday's vote follows a month-and-a-half of controversy and … [Read more...]
