The City of Jamestown is reminding residents to celebrate Independence Day safely and responsibly. Under New York State law, most consumer fireworks are prohibited. The only fireworks permitted for personal use are sparkling devices—handheld or … [Read more...]
Hope Haven Women’s Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Hope Haven Women’s Center has celebrated its grand opening this week. The new shelter provides 18 beds across 12 units for single adult women experiencing homelessness. The $3.96 million project was funded through a $3.12 million grant from the … [Read more...]
City To Apply For Funding To Redevelop Vacant Lots On Fulton Ave., Cross St.
The City of Jamestown plans to apply for funding to redevelop vacant lots in targeted areas of the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the City Council Housing Committee on the resolution to submit a State … [Read more...]
City Begins Boat Landing Deck Replacement At McCrea Point Park
Park users are asked to use caution as crews have begun replacing the boat landing deck at McCrea Point Park in Jamestown. Once the McCrea Point Park project is done, crews will then begin similar decking work at Panzarella Park. The City of … [Read more...]
Quality Of Life Ticketing Program Underway In Jamestown
A Quality of Life Ticketing program is now underway in the City of Jamestown. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk gave the update to the City Council Housing Committee Monday night on the program that was created as part of an … [Read more...]
City Asks For Public Help In Reporting Vandalism In Parks, Public Spaces
The City of Jamestown is asking for the public’s help when it comes to a rise in vandalism in city parks and public spaces. The City put out a press release detailing numerous destructive incidents they’ve had to respond to in recent weeks that … [Read more...]
Nine County Organizations Receiving Nearly $150,000 From The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Nine Chautauqua County organizations are receiving nearly $150,000 in legacy funds from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation established the Legacy Funds in … [Read more...]
JRC Programs To Be Divided Between City of Jamestown, Gebbie Foundation
Programs provided by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation are being divided up between the City of Jamestown and the Gebbie Foundation. In a statement released by the JRC Board Co-Chairs, Mayor Kim Ecklund and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Reverend … [Read more...]
Prendergast Landing Project Receives $721,704 In Restore NY Funding
The Prendergast Landing project has received $721,704 in Restore New York funding. The City of Jamestown had applied for $2 million for the $2.7 million project that’s located at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue. Jade Empire LLC has proposed renovating … [Read more...]
Hands On Jamestown To Take Place Saturday
The "Hands On Jamestown" community clean-up of Jamestown will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday. The Chautauqua County Land Bank and the City of Jamestown are co-sponsoring the event Those who pre-register to take part in the … [Read more...]
