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SKF Awarded $2 Million in ESD Grants

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SKF Aeroengine has been awarded a $2 million Empire State Development grant. The bearing manufacturer, located in Falconer, will use the funds to purchase new machinery and equipment that focuses on implementing new manufacturing technology and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empire State Development, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, SKF Aeroengine

Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Longtime Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board Chair Mike Metzger has resigned. Metzger submitted his resignation to the IDA on December 22. IDA CEO Mark Geise said Metzger had been discussing stepping down from the board, citing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Fancher Chair, Gary Henry, Mark Geise, Mike Metzger, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, SUNY Fredonia

Celoron Receives State Funding to Build New Playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park

December 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Celoron has received $165,000 from the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative toward a new playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund are administered by the Office of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Environmental Protection Fund, Lucille Ball Memorial Park, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Scott Schrencengost, Sheridan, Sheridan Bay Campground, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Village of Celoron

JRC Receives $187,500 for Prendergast Landing Project

December 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has been awarded $187,500 for the Prendergast Landing Project. The funding was announced as part of New York State's Regional Economic Development Council Consolidated Funding Application awards. JRC will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consolidated Funding Application, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project

$285,000 in Water Quality Grants Coming to Chautauqua County

December 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $23 million in grants to help improve water quality across New York State with $285,000 of that coming to Chautauqua County. The funding is part of the $750 million announced for Round XI of the Governor's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Mina, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Pomfret, Portland Pomfret Dunkirk Sewer District, Ripley, Village of Westfield

City Receives $1.2 million for Chadakoin River Basin Upgrades, TheZone Receives $450,000

December 15, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will receive $1.2 million for upgrades to the Chadakoin River Basin through the State's Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The state funding of $1,280,661 will be used to design and construct enhancements along … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, City Comprehensive Plan, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Northwest Arena, TheZone

City Council Gets Details on Two CFA Projects – City Skate Park and Enchanted Mountain Spirits

June 18, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The state's Regional Economic Development Councils is now accepting another round of Consolidated Funding Applications (CFA) for local development projects and city officials were provided details on two proposed projects during Monday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consolidated Funding Application, Enchanted Mountain Spirits, Galactic Systems Headquarters, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Skate Products, McCrea Point Boat Landing, Mick O'Neill, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Peter Miraglia, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Skate Park, Tony Hawk Foundation

Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Portion of Jamestown Brewing Co. Lawsuit, Awaits Completion of Project to Give Full Ruling

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The legal case involving the yet-to-be opened Jamestown Brewing Company and the owner of a downtown property will continue, although a judge has also denied some matters involving the suit from moving forward. On Wednesday, April 17 Erie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Erie County Supreme Court, G. Patti Development, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, John McLellan Jr., John McLellan Sr., Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, State Supreme Court, Timothy Walker

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

Economic Development Council Awards $327,500 in Funding to Jamestown, $9.5 Million throughout Chautauqua County

December 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The effort to continue the redevelopment of downtown Jamestown received another boost on Wednesday. The New York State Regional Economic Development Council announced that three projects in the city will receive $327,500 in state funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Urban Design Plan, National Comedy Center, New York State Regional Economic Development Council

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