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Welch’s Building Redevelopment Moving Forward

November 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The redevelopment of the former Welch’s Building in the village of Westfield is moving forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors on November 18 approved amendments to the project description originally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2 Portage LLC, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Empire State Development, NY Forward program, Restore New York, Village of Westfield, Welch's Building, Welch’s Grape Juice Company

Two Projects Receiving A Total Of $1 Million For Infrastructure Work

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two projects that will result in more housing are receiving a total of $1 million for infrastructure projects in Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $36 million has been awarded to 48 projects across New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk Court, County Infrastructure Grant Program, Empire State Development, Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, Kathy Hochul, Village of Westfield, Welch's Building

Westfield Awarded $4.5 Million NY Forward Funding

March 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The village of Westfield has been awarded $4.5 million in the third round of New York Forward grants. To receive funding from either the Downtown Revitalization Initiative or NY Forward program, localities must be certified under Governor Kathy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Kathy Hochul, New York Forward, Pro Housing Communities Pledge, Village of Westfield

Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding

August 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Westfield is one of 30 municipalities receiving funding for a lead service line inventory project. The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, Kathy Hochul, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, Village of Westfield

Civil War Reenactment To Take Place in Westfield

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Civil War Reenactment will take place at Westfield's Moore Park on June 7 through 9. The long-standing event provides historical context for the 9th NY Cavalry and Westfield during the Civil War. All activities are free and open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 9th New York Cavalry Civil War reenactment, Village of Westfield

Westfield’s Amphitheatre Project Receives Additional Help

May 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Westfield's amphitheater and park updates are getting additional help through a federal grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the village will receive a$131,514 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to help transform a vacant lot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appalachian Regional Commission, Chautauqua Creek, Nick Langworthy, Village of Westfield, Welch Trail

Over $2.6 Million In Housing Money Coming to Chautauqua County

January 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $2.6 million in housing money is coming to Chautauqua County. The funding is part of more than $46 million in grant awards to support affordable homeownership across the state. The grants will help low- and moderate-income families make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, City of Jamestown, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Village of Sherman, Village of Westfield

$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

North County Economic Development Projects Receive $4.75 Million in Restore NY Funds

December 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several economic development projects have received a combined total of $4.75 million in Restore New York funding in Chautauqua County. The White Inn in Fredonia has received $1.25 million toward the renovation and reopening of the former hotel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allan Steinberg, Central Avenue Transformation project, City of Dunkirk, Fredonia, Restore New York, Senior School Apartments project, Silver Creek, The White Inn, Village of Westfield, Welch's Building

Phase 2 of Westside Sewer Extension Awarded $6 Million from NYS

November 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Phase Two of the Westside Sewer Extension project has been awarded $6 million in Water Infrastructure Improvement Grants from New York State. The funding is coming from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and is part of $300 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Pomfret, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts, Stow, Town of Chautauqua, Town of Hanover, Town of North Harmony, Village of Westfield, Westside Sewer Extension project

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