The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has released American Rescue Plan funding it had been holding back for two businesses pending counsel on whether the appropriation of those funds had violated federal law. The JLDC Board had approved a … [Read more...]
Over Half Million Dollars in ARP Grants Awarded to 8 Jamestown Businesses
Over a half million dollars in American Rescue Plan funded grants have been approved for eight Jamestown businesses. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarded $500,000 in Machinery and Equipment Upgrades funds as well as $50,000 in New … [Read more...]
JLDC to Receive an Update on Questionable Grant Awards for Board Members During Wednesday Meeting
UPDATE: The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will not be discussing the ARPA grants awarded to Jamestown Skate Products and It's Your Day at its monthly meeting following an update sent this morning that removed that item for tonight's … [Read more...]
Two JLDC Grants That Raised Questions of By-Law Violations On Hold
Two grants approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation Board that raised questions of whether the board violated its by-laws are now on hold. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo, who is also now the legal counsel for JLDC, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Says City Looking Into Possible Conflicts of Interest Law Violations with ARPA Awards
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is continuing to look into possible violations of conflict of interest laws, due to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarding grant moneys to sitting board members, including one who also sits … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Federal ARPA Funding for Own Board Members, Likely Violates Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thomas talks the return of Third Thursday to downtown Jamestown – June 3, 2022
Jamestown artist and creator Bill Thomas joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the return of Third Thursday to downtown Jamestown after taking a hiatus in 2019. The two discuss the work that goes into putting on the show, local music and … [Read more...]
City Breaks Ground on New Skatepark
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...]
City Council Gets Details on Two CFA Projects – City Skate Park and Enchanted Mountain Spirits
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...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thomas from AAAlliance Discusses All Decks on Hand, King of the Ramp
Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Bill Thomas from Active Artists Alliance talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the 2015 All Decks on Hand art show and auction on Friday Oct. 23, along with the King of the Bowl VII, taking place Saturday, … [Read more...]
