Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the nine projects in the City of Dunkirk that will receive a total of $9.7 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding. Hochul said the projects receiving funds will help make downtown Dunkirk a … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives $66,000 For Tree Plantings Through DEC
The City of Dunkirk is receiving $66,000 for tree planting through the state Urban and Community Forestry grant program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $2.4 million in urban forestry projects grants in celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Week. The … [Read more...]
Dunkirk To Receive $1.8 Million To Reduce Lead Hazards
The City of Dunkirk will receive $1.8 million to reduce lead hazards. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the receipt of funding from the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program. The $1,855,008 grant will be administered by the … [Read more...]
Many Businesses, Organizations Holding Solar Eclipse Events
Many organizations and businesses are holding events today as part of the solar eclipse. The Jamestown Airport 's "Fly-by-Night" event continues today, starting at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Dozens of vendors, including food trucks, … [Read more...]
City Council Housing Committee In Favor of Pro-Housing Community Program
Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee is in favor of a pledge to address affordable housing issues in the city. The Pro-Housing Community Program was created in July 2023 under an executive order by Governor Kathy Hochul. Jamestown … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Provided $459,000 for 26 Projects in 2023
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth provided $459,000 for 26 projects in 2023. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise and Economic Development Coordinator Nate Aldrich provided an overview of the … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Ice Cream Plant Receives PILOT, Tax Exemptions For Expansion Project
A Dunkirk ice cream plant has received incentives from the county as part of its $250 million expansion. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved at its December 19 meeting a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement and … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant To Remediate Brownfield Site
The City of Dunkirk will receive a grant to remediate the former Niagara Motors site. The $60,000 National Grid Brownfield Redevelopment grant is designed to fund utility infrastructure upgrades and costs related to redeveloping a brownfield or … [Read more...]
E-Scooters Now Available To Rent in Jamestown
E-scooters will be available to rent starting today in Jamestown. Bird, the company contracted to provide e-bikes and e-scooters in the city, announced it's launching the transportation option today that can be activated through Bird’s free mobile … [Read more...]
CCIDA Issues Statement on ‘Clouded’ Future of Dunkirk’s Marina Operations
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency issued a statement on the "clouded" future of Dunkirk's marina operation. The statement follows criminal allegations made against Peter T. Smith of Forestville. The IDA Board voted on June 27, … [Read more...]
