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Ward 3 Annual Action Plan Walking Tour Takes Place April 12

April 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's Annual Action Plan Walking Tour in Ward 3 takes place Tuesday, April 12. The tour will start at 6:00 p.m. at the large pavilion in Jackson-Taylor Park. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk announced the Ward 2 walking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, HOME Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown DOD Annual Action Plan Walking Tour for April 9 Postponed

April 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The walking tour planned for Saturday as part of public input on the City of Jamestown's Annual Action Plan has been postponed due to anticipated inclement weather. The Jamestown Department of Development said in a release they will announce a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Neighborhood Public Input Sessions on Jamestown’s CDBG/HOME Action Plan Begins March 26

March 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will begin a series of neighborhood workshops this weekend to gather input for its Annual Action Plan. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the Annual Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, CDBG, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, HOME Program, HUD, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Community Input on CDBG/HOME Plan To Include Walking Tours

March 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The community's opportunity to give input on the annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds plan will be expanded this year. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they plan to hold walking tours in each ward in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, CDBG, Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, Citizen Opportunity for Development and Equality, City Council Housing Committee, CODE Inc., Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Council Hears Presentation on Proposed Women’s Homeless Shelter on Lafayette Street

March 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on the proposed homeless shelter for women to be located in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing Josiah Lamp said the facility, which will be able to shelter 18 women, would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua Opportunities, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Community Development Block Grant, homeless shelter, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Josiah Lamp, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Jamestown, Health Partners Awarded Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act, CDBG Funds

March 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARES Act, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Health Network, Community Development Block Grant, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, New York Homes and Community Renewal, Strong Starts Jamestown, The Chautauqua Center

County Legislature To Vote to Create Two Management Positions, Wendel to Deliver State of the County Address

February 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature will consider creating two new management positions at its monthly voting session. Two local laws to amend the Management Salary Plan would create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, PJ Wendel, State of the County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

JURA Passes 2022 Budget, Receives 2021 Project Update

January 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency passed its 2022 budget as well as other annual contracts at its annual meeting Wednesday. Wage increases were the main driver of increased costs in the $1,139,600 budget passed by the board. JURA has a number … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, HOME Program, Jamestown City Administration Association, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, JURA, Zombie Property

Public Hearing Set for 3 Projects Requesting Over $900k in CDBG-COVID Funds

December 9, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A public hearing has been set for three Jamestown projects that have applied for almost a million dollars in Community Development Block Grant funds due to COVID. New York Homes and Community Renewal is awarding $60 million dollars in Coronavirus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARES Act, Chautauqua County Health Network, Community Development Block Grant, Coronavirus Aid, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, New York Homes and Community Renewal, Relief, Strong Starts Jamestown, The Chautauqua Center

City Holding Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day

October 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Mayor’s Office, Development and Parks Departments are holding a Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day this Saturday. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Community Development Block Grant anti-blight monies are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk

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