The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has been awarded $65,000 from local foundations to make improvements to the Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail in Brokenstraw and Panama State Forests. The funding will also help … [Read more...]
Today Is ‘Give Big CHQ’ Day in Chautauqua County
Today is the "Give Big CHQ" fundraiser in Chautauqua County. The 24-hour online event was started by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation in 2018. Community Impact Officer Liz Jones said it has raised over $1.7 million for over 150 local … [Read more...]
New Prendergast Library Patio Dedicated to Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle
Officials and family dedicated a new patio in honor of local radio legend, Jim Roselle, at the James Prendergast Library on Saturday. The ceremony, which included the dedication of the new community gardens as well, preceded the library's annual … [Read more...]
Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library
Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Western New York Land Conservancy Announces a $310,000 Matching Gift to Save the Allegany Wildlands
WRFARadio · Small Things Considered - Jajean Rose-Burney, WNY Land Conservancy The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of the Allegany Wildlands are announcing a $310,000 matching gift to save the Allegany Wildlands, a stunning … [Read more...]
Land Conservancy to Purchase SUNY Fredonia College Lodge Property
FREDONIA - The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of the College Lodge Forest are pleased to announce that the community has matched a challenge gift and reached their fundraising goal to save the College Lodge Forest. Located near … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Western New York Land Conservancy Announces a $200,000 Challenge Gift to Save the College Lodge Forest
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jajean Rose-Burney from the WNY Land Conservancy CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of the College Lodge Forest are announcing a $200,000 challenge gift to save the College Lodge … [Read more...]
Lake Management Alliance Highlights Unity Efforts Between Member Groups
MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - At the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance’s May Annual Meeting, Interim Executive Director Vince Horrigan indicated that more can be accomplished regarding near-shore and shoreline clean-up if organizations … [Read more...]
Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000
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...]
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Awards $600,000 in Grant Funding to 15 Projects
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance has finalized its list of projects that will receive funding to assist with lake management efforts in 2020. The Alliance has partnered with several local foundations and county … [Read more...]
