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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

TheZone Awarded $450,000 through NYS Empire State Development

November 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

TheZone project at Northwest Arena has been awarded a $450,000 grant through Empire State Development. The Jamestown Center City Development Corporation is the group that sent in a Consolidated Funding Application for the project. TheZone will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empire State Development, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Northwest Arena, Regional Economic Development Council, TheZone

$4.5 Million Expansion Project of Northwest Arena Complete

June 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The $4.5 million construction project at the Northwest Arena is complete. The expansion included relocation and reconfiguration of staff office space, improvements to the Erie News Now Café, the addition of a snack bar immediately outside the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

City Officials Tour Northwest Arena’s $4.5 Million Addition

May 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City officials got their first look at the Northwest Arena's $4.5 million, three-story addition as part of the Jamestown City Council work session Monday. Northwest Arena Board Co-President Kristy Zabrodsky said when the arena first opened nearly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Kristy Zabrodsky, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

City Council to Tour Northwest Arena Addition, National Comedy Center

May 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council work session tonight will involve a tour of the new addition to the Northwest Arena as well as a tour of the National Comedy Center. This meeting will be open to the public. State guidelines require that masks must be worn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

County Board of Elections Will Work with City Officials to Discuss Alternative Polling Site for Ward 3

January 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections says it has the final say in selecting the polling location for a group of voters in Jamestown - even if that means keeping it at the National Comedy Center (NCC) on W. Second Street. However, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Gateway Train Station, Jamestown City Council, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

Northwest Arena Will See Limited Opening, Starting Aug. 31

August 18, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Northwest Arena on Monday said it will reopen for limited activities on the main rink starting Aug. 31. The reopening will follow recommendations by New York State and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Groups and individuals may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Craig Hinderleider, Keith Martin, Northwest Arena

NCC Adds Second Jeff Foxworthy Show to 30th Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

March 10, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Member Pre-Sale Begins March 11, Public On-Sale Begins Tuesday, March 17 JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) has added a second Jeff Foxworthy show to the 2020 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. The second show will take place at 9:30 p.m. on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jeff Foxworthy, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Museum, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

Tickets for 2020 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Headliners Go on Sale to General Public on Tuesday Afternoon

March 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Tickets for headliners of the 2020 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 3. The August event, presented by the National Comedy Center, will include performances by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, and Saturday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Spade, Jeff Foxworthy, Kevin Nealon, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Rob Schneider, Saturday Night Live

Northwest Expansion to Begin Later this Month

November 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Construction will begin this month on an expansion of the Northwest Arena. According to the Post-Journal, the project will cost an estimated $4.5 million and comes from grant commitments provided by both the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

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