JAMESTOWN - The effort to build two pedestrian bridges over the Chadakoin River as part of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk is moving forward. This week the Jamestown City Council approved the bid for the construction of two prefabricated … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Select Contractor for Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges During March Voting Session
The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday in city hall, with a vote expected involving the construction of two pedestrian bridges for the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. VIEW MARCH VOTING SESSION AGENDA The … [Read more...]
City Council Tables Alley Abandonment for Second Month in a Row, Approves Property Acquisition for Riverwalk Bridges
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its monthly voting session on Monday night and for the second month in a row, tabled a resolution to abandon and alleyway between Lindsey and Woodlawn Avenues on the East side of town, just off Second … [Read more...]
DRI Committee Continues to Prioritize Projects for $10 Million Economic Development Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Downtown Revitalization Initiative local planning committee met Tuesday to continue the process on how to doll out $10 million in state economic development funding. According to the Post-Journal, the day-long meeting was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Mike Dykeman Discusses the 2016 Jamestown Riverwalk Festival
Originally airing Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Michael Dykeman from Jamestown Now to get more details on the 2016 Jamestown Riverwalk Festival, happening Saturday, Aug. 20 in Jamestown. More … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: August 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by WRFA for his August interview and discusses the recent announcement in state funding for local railroad infrastructure that could have … [Read more...]
State Funding Projects Highlight July City Council Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night in city hall. Highlighting tonight’s voting agenda are several economic development projects vying for more than $3 million in funding from the state’s … [Read more...]
Public-Private Partnership with Volt Vision Could Help Light Up Jamestown Riverwalk
JAMESTOWN - City officials are hoping the state will help support a project that could brighten the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk and make it an enjoyable destination even after the sun goes down. On Monday night Jamestown City Development Director … [Read more...]
State DOT Commissioner Visits Jamestown, Tours Riverwalk
JAMESTOWN - The head of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYDOT) was in Jamestown Wednesday to get a firsthand look at the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk project and also announce a new funding opportunity for local communities. NYDOT … [Read more...]
Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges to be Discussed During Planning Commission Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission will meet Tuesday afternoon in city hall to review plans for the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Project. As a part of the design approval process with State Department of Transportation, … [Read more...]
