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Grand Opening Held for New Skatepark

October 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Skaters and cyclists filled the three bowls of the new $1 million JTNY Power House Skatepark at the grand opening of the facility Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the project has been a long-time coming, "With fundraising … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Eddie Sundquist, Grindline Skateparks, JTNY Power House Skatepark, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, SK8 JTNY, The Skatepark Project

New Disc Golf Course Opens in Bergman Park

August 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new disc golf course is officially open at Bergman Park in the City of Jamestown. The course currently has 12 holes, with an additional 6 to make a full 18-hole course expected to open in Spring of 2023. City officials say the course utilizes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Community Development Block Grant, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, disc golf, John Sellstrom, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Summer Playground Program, Twin Tiers Disc Golf

Infinity Adding New Afterschool Teen Program This Fall

September 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will be starting a new afterschool teen program this Fall. Executive Director Shane Hawkins said funding for the new program came from a grant called "Generator Z" that was put out by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Matters, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamie Lee Bonfiglio Davis, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Shane Hawkins

Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Awarded $1.05 Million from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

July 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The three-year grant will extend and enhance Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth's administrative and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Full Funding Secured to Build All Phases of Riverwalk Skatepark

July 28, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has announced that funding has been secured for the full build-out of the Riverwalk Skatepark. Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced an additional $480-thousand dollars in Urban Development Action Grant monies has been approved by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Eddie Sundquist, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Riverwalk Skatepark, SK8 JTNY, The Skatepark Project, Urban Development Action Grant

Chadakoin Adventure Trail Community Build Set for Saturday

June 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The community build of the Chadakoin Adventure Trail is set to take place this Saturday, June 5th. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the path will go from Love Elementary School to 10th and Lafayette Streets at Jackson-Taylor Park, "There's different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin Adventure Trail, Dan Stone, Jackson-Taylor Park, KaBoom! Inc., Lillian Dickson Park, Love Elementary School, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Vickye James

City Breaks Ground on New Skatepark

May 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City officials, funders, and community members broke ground on the future skatepark in Jamestown Thursday. The poured concrete structure will be located between the Chadakoin River and Greater Jamestown Riverwalk at 117 Fairmount Avenue. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Active Artists Alliance, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown, Jamestown Skate Products, Jamestown Skatepark Project, Pete Scheira, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, SK8 JTNY, The Skatepark Project, Tony Hawk Foundation, Trevor Staples

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for Riverwalk Skatepark

April 22, 2021 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

The Jamestown Planning Commission has accepted the environmental assessment and site plan for the future Riverwalk Skatepark. Grindline CEO and Lead Designer Micah Shapiro presented the plan for the skatepark to the Commission, "The idea is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Jamestown Planning Commission, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Riverwalk Skatepark, SkatePark Project, Tony Hawk Foundation

City Council Reviews Proposals That Would Extend Jamestown Riverwalk

April 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City Council reviewed several proposals that will extend the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail. One resolution will sell city and Board of Public Utilities properties to Lawson Boat & Motor for $5,000 dollars, which is Fair Market Value, to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Skatepark Project, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000

March 24, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response efforts are quickly forming around the country, including here in Chautauqua County. On Monday a coalition of Chautauqua County foundations and funders announced the creation of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, coronavirus, COVID-19, Cummins Foundation, Holmberg Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Nestle Purina Pet Care, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

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