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John Barber Named VP of Operations for Jamestown YMCA

December 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

John Barber has been named the Vice President of Operations for the Jamestown YMCA. Barber said he's taking over most of the responsibilities of former longtime Executive Director Mark Eckendorf, who retired after 44 years in June 2022. He said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Niagara YMCA, Camp Onyahsa, Eastside YMCA, Heritage Child Care Center, Jamestown YMCA, John Barber, John Erhbar, Lakewood YMCA, Mark Eckendorf

Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street

May 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Eastside YMCA, Gebbie Foundation, Greater Buffalo YMCA, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown YMCA, Lakewood YMCA, Tom Benson

Eastside Y Announces New Program Director

May 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - There’s a new program director at the Eastside YMCA. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that Alex Lantigua has been appointed director of the youth facility and rec center located on E. Second Street. Lantigua will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alex Lantigua, Eastside YMCA, Max Martin

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Interview with CODE Executive Director Pat Morris

March 28, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Originally airing Thursday, March 24, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with CODE executive director Pat Morris about several developments that are in the works, including the Jackson Spring housing development on the north … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Appleyard Terrace, Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., CODE Inc., Community Matters, Eastside YMCA, Jackson Spring, Pat Morris

YMCA Holds Community Meeting to Address Termination of Eastside Y Manager

February 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown YMCA held a community meeting Thursday night at the Eastside Family YMCA. The meeting was reportedly conducted by YMCA executive director Mark Eckendorf and was held in response to the firing of former Eastside Y manager Max … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alfonso Pagan, Eastside YMCA, John Barber, Mark Eckendorf, Max Martin, YMCA of Jamestown

YMCA Removes Martin as Eastside Family YMCA Manager

February 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The head of the Eastside Family YMCA has been fired. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that Max Martin was fired as manager of the Eastside Y, a position he’s held since 2011. The termination came after the Post-Journal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alfonso Pagan, Eastside YMCA, John Watkins, Mark Eckendorf, Max Martin, YMCA of Jamestown

Lack of Funding Jeopardizes Future of Eastside YMCA

February 10, 2016 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN - The Eastside Family YMCA – which provides after school programming for dozens of Hispanic children and youth in the area – is in danger of closing its doors. That’s according to a report in Wednesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eastside YMCA, YMCA of Jamestown

[LISTEN] All New Jamestown Jammers Promise Exciting 2015 Season for Local Baseball Fans

March 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - It’s promising to be an exciting inaugural year for the All New Jamestown Jammers of the Prospect Collegiate Baseball League. That’s according to team officials and city leaders, who joined with more than 30 community members on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Anthony Barone, Austin Alonge, Eastside YMCA, Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, Jamestown Jammers, Mercyhurst College, MKE Sports and Entertainment, Prospect League, Sam Teresi

Noeplace Convenience Store to Provide More Nutritious Options for Customers

March 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Noeplace Convenience Store on E. 2nd St. is taking part in the Healthy Community Market project, coordinated by the Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) and Creating Healthy Places. The a project is designed to offer more healthy food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Network, Creating Healthy Places, Eastside YMCA, Healthy Community Market Project, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Noeplace Convenience Store

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Friday Night at the Eastside Family YMCA

October 15, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Eastside Family YMCA (727 E. Second St.) is inviting the entire community to its Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature Hispanic music and dance lessons … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Bomba Queen Productions, Eastside YMCA, Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Max Martin

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