Originally airing on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Greg Lindquist and Peter Lombardi - the executive deputy and deputy director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation - talk with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample about the recent … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Community Matters – Roundtable Discussion on Economic Development
Community Matters Recorded on Sept. 12, 2014 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Studio Theater in Jamestown, NY. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample moderates a roundtable discussion on economic development in Jamestown, NY. The show … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2014 Roundtable Discussion on Economic Development in Jamestown
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample moderates a roundtable discussion on economic development in Jamestown, NY. The show coincided with WRFA's 10th Anniversary Celebration and was recorded on Friday, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Author Peter Lombardi
Originally airing June 19, 2014. Hosted by Jason Sample. Local resident Peter Lombardi discusses his book, Jamestown, NY A Guide to the City. The book focuses on architecture in Jamestown. Lombardi, who works form the Jamestown Reconnaissance … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Executive Director, Local Author Featured on This Week’s ‘Community Matters’ Program
JAMESTOWN - Renovation work at the James Prendergast Library is now underway. On this week's Community Matters program (June 19, 2014), we’ll talk with Prendergast Executive Director Tina Scott to get an update on the project, as well as learn more … [Read more...]
Local Author Releases book on Jamestown Architecture
JAMESTOWN - There’s a new book focusing on local history and architecture in Jamestown. Local resident Peter Lombardi has published his first book, “Jamestown, NY A Guide to the City." The book focuses on architecture in Jamestown. Lombardi, who … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Arts on Fire – Arcade Building Facade Project
On Oct. 16, 2013, WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talked with Peter Lombardi from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Chris Toepfer, executive director of The Neighborhood Foundation. Toepfer is a Chicago-based artist and painter … [Read more...]
Façade Improvements Underway for Historic Arcade Building
JAMESTOWN - An historic downtown building is getting a minor exterior renovation. According to Peter Lombardi with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, a Chicago-based artist and painter has been hired to help improve the exterior façade of the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Names Lindquist as New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced an expansion of its staff and scope of work. On Friday, the JRC announced that Greg Lindquist will serve as its new Executive Director, beginning Monday, September 30. Lindquist will … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JRC Announces Downtown Block Grant Opportunity for Businesses, Property Owners
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is announcing a new program to spur downtown development and revitalization. JRC Executive Director Peter Lombardi says the Downtown Renaissance Block Challenge was created to encourage property … [Read more...]
