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Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Empire Development, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jay Schultz

Groundbreaking Event Held for Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek

June 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The new Hideaway Bay Resort development in the Village of Silver Creek has held a groundbreaking event. Owner and Developer Kevin Cullen said the future setting which will include 10 cottages, also known as “glamping units,” with high-end décor; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Hideaway Bay Resort, JCC Small Business Development Center, Kevin Cullen, Mark Geise, Silver Creek

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Change How Proceeds From County Tax Auction Handled

June 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is causing concerns over how proceeds from county tax auctions will be handled. On May 25, the Court ruled that state and local governments cannot seize and sell the homes of people with unpaid property taxes and keep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Fifth Amendment, Jamestown City Council, New York Conference of Mayors, New York State Legislature, tax auction, U.S. Supreme Court

Chautauqua County Land Bank Receives $1.2 Million From NYS

June 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Land Bank has received $1.2 million in funding support from New York State. The funding is part of $26 million in grant funding through the State's Land Bank Initiative that has been awarded to 24 Land Banks across the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Gina Paradis, Jamestown City Council, New York State Land Bank Initiative

NY Landbank Association, Chautauqua County Land Bank Celebrate 10 Years of Growth and Impact

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Landbank Association, as well as the Chautauqua County Land Bank, are celebrating over 10 years of growth and impact in the state. Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis said land banks were created by New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2008 Mortgage Crisis, American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Gina Paradis, Jamestown City Council, New York Landbank Association, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, tax auction

Jamestown Starts Process to Update Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code

February 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has started the process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the New York State Department of State has to review and approve the city's request for proposal to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Land Bank, City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Police Department, Marie Carrubba, New York State Department of State, Tony Dolce, zoning code

City Council Approves $3.75 Million in ARP Funded Programs

November 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved using $3.75 million in American Rescue Plan funds for several programs, including funding the Chautauqua County Land Bank. The proposals that had been on Council members' desks for several months included … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion & Building Acquisition program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, City Reapportionment, Jamestown City Council, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tony Dolce

Jamestown City Council to Vote on 2023 Budget

November 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion & Building Acquisition program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, City Reapportionment, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Information Technology Services, Kim Ecklund, Mark Dean, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Parking, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, SWAT team, Tim Jackson

Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding

November 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Crystal Surdyk, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Russell, Leaf Collection, Leaf Pick Up, Marie Carrubba, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Northwest Arena, TheZone, Tory Irgang, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Land Bank Partners with Home HeadQuarters to Expand Financing Options for Homebuyers

October 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Land Bank has formed a new partnership with Home HeadQuarters, Inc. to expand opportunities for home ownership. The two organizations will launch a Rehab Loan Fund. Executive Director Gina Paradis said that as "Sales4Rehab … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Community Development Financial Institution, Gina Paradis, Home HeadQuarters Inc., Rehab Loan Fund

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