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25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station

June 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Arts Council for Chautauqua County, Brian Higgins, Buffalo Billion, Charles Schumer, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Community Development Block Grant, Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, Downtown Jamestown Revitalization Corporation, Erie-Lackawanna Train Station, Federal New Markets Tax Credit, Gateway Train Station, Gebbie Foundation, Hillary Clinton, Historic Tax Credit, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, John Evan, Journey Gunderson, Lee Harkness, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy, National Comedy Center, National Register of Historic Places, New York Register of Historic Places, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Sam Teresi, Tom Benson

Cruise-In Will Continue in Jamestown Thanks to Support from Chamber, Local Sponsors

June 28, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will present Jamestown Cruise-In, on Friday, Aug. 18 in Downtown Jamestown. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon during a press conference in downtown Jamestown. Organizers say the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Cruise-In, Der Kobbler’s Automobile Association, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lee Harkness, Media One Group, Northwest Arena, Todd Tranum

National Train Day Celebration is Saturday, May 9 at Jamestown Gateway Train Station

May 8, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - National Train Day is Saturday, May 9 and local organizers have several activities planned for throughout the day. The event will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station, with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Johnston, Brian Teagarden, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Ken Springirth, Lee Harkness, National Train Day

[LISTEN] Buffalo Bill Cody Reunion Now Underway

July 25, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

(AUDIO FROM RECENT BUFFALO BILL CODY REUNION INTERVIEW) JAMESTOWN - The Wild West has made its way to Jamestown. The 2014 Cody Family Reunion got underway in Jamestown on Thursday with an afternoon reception and dinner at the Gateway Train … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014 Cody Family Reunion, Buffalo Bill Cody Billboard, Chautauqua Institution, Gateway Train Station, Lee Harkness, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Tom Bishop and the 4B Ranch

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Buffalo Bill Cody Family Association

July 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Cody Family Association president Suzanna Cody and treasurer Ron Hills, along with Lee Harkness from the Jamestown Gateway Train Station, to discuss the 2014 Cody Family Reunion, taking place July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2014 Cody Family Reunion, Cody Family Association, Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Lee Harkness, Ron Hills, Suzanna Cody

Gateway Train Station to Host 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

March 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Officials at the Gateway Train Station in downtown Jamestown are inviting local residents to the brand new St Patrick’s Day Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, March 15 in downtown Jamestown. According to Train Station Executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: 96th Highlanders Pipes and Drums, Gateway Train Station, Lee Harkness, Miley's, Olean Irish Dancers, St. Patrick's Day, Stone Row

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown to Celebrate National Train Day on Saturday, May 11

May 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Gateway Train Station has announced today it will be participating in National Train Day. This will be a significant event honoring the history of railroading in Jamestown, New York as well as the entire country. According to Train … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Kenneth Springirth, Lee Harkness, National Train Day, Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad, Western New York Railroad Historical Society

MORNING NEWS: Train Station to Celebrate National Train Day in May

February 15, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Gateway Train Station will be participating in National Train Day this year. Train Station general manager Lee Harkness says the national celebration will be a significant event honoring the history of railroading in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Cattaraugus and Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc., Erie-Lackawanna Train Station, Gateway Train Station, Lee Harkness, National Train Day, Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad, Western New York Railroad Historical Society

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Renaissance Corp. Announces Merger with DJDC

January 17, 2013 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Some changes are taking place in the way two local organizations help to promote and develop the Jamestown area. According to a media release sent out yesterday afternoon by the Jamestown Renaissance Corp., that agency is combing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, Erie-Lackawanna Train Station, Frank Besse, Jamestown, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jim Goodling, Lee Harkness, Lillian Vitanza Ney, Mary Maxwell, Peter Lombardi, Tiffani Conti

MORNING NEWS: Officials Open Jamestown Train Station

October 29, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A historic landmark in downtown Jamestown is once again open to the public. On Friday morning, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-Brooklyn) and Congressman Brian Higgins (D-South Buffalo) joined Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and other local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Higgins, Charles Schumer, Erie-Lackawanna Train Station, Gebbie Foundation, Lee Harkness, National Register of Historic Places, Sam Teresi

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