Economic development programs funded by American Rescue Plan monies have created 119 jobs so far in Jamestown. Department of Development Grants Manager Tim O'Dell, presenting to Jamestown City Council, provided a results summary for 2022 that … [Read more...]
City Council Moves Forward with Restore NY Application for Furniture Mart Building Redevelopment
Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with a $2 million Restore New York application to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they increased the request amount to $2 million because that's … [Read more...]
Special City Council Voting Session To Approve Restore NY Application for Furniture Mart Building
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to vote on a Restore New York funding application. The City of Jamestown is applying to Empire State Development for $2 million in Restore New York Communities Initiative funding to … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Urges EPA to Investigate Crawford Factory Fire, Assist With Clean-Up
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Jamestown Wednesday to announce a plan to help clean up the former Crawford Furniture Factory site following a devastating fire this past November. Schumer, standing with officials in front of the former factory … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $50,000 in Downtown Programming Monies for Ace Frehley Concert
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a downtown programming request to bring in Ace Frehley for a concert downtown. Ace Frehley is formerly of the rock band, Kiss, who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of … [Read more...]
JURA Approves $1.4 Million 2023 Budget That Adds 2 New Positions
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board has approved the agency's 2023 budget which includes two additional personnel. The $1.4 million budget includes the creation of a Compliance Manager position as well as the hiring of an additional Target … [Read more...]
Post-Fire Clean-Up of Former Crawford Furniture Building Site Could Cost Over $1 Million
The clean-up cost following the fire at the former Crawford Furniture building on Allen Street could cost over $1 million. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk informed the City Council Housing Committee that Allen Street Development LLC, whose … [Read more...]
City Exploring Legal Options Following Fire at 1061 Allen Street
The cause of last week's fire at 1061 Allen Street remains under investigation. The Jamestown Fire Department declared the fire out on Friday, November 18, two days after the massive blaze resulted in response by 13 local fire companies. Officials … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
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...]
Discussion on ARP Funding Continues at Jamestown City Council Meeting
Jamestown City Council continued discussions on how to use American Rescue Plan funds as new programs are proposed. Council reviewed resolutions totaling $4 million in allocations that would create a Non-Profit Assistance Program, a Business … [Read more...]
