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119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Information Technology program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Roof Sewer Lateral Replacement Program, Tim O'Dell

City Council Moves Forward with Restore NY Application for Furniture Mart Building Redevelopment

January 24, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Bailey, Crystal Surdyk, Empire State Development, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown City Council, Restore New York, Savarino Companies

Special City Council Voting Session To Approve Restore NY Application for Furniture Mart Building

January 23, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Bailey, Crystal Surdyk, Empire State Development, Furniture Mart Building, Jamestown City Council, Restore New York, Savarino Companies

Sen. Schumer Urges EPA to Investigate Crawford Factory Fire, Assist With Clean-Up

January 12, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Chuck Schumer, Crawford Furniture, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Brownfields Program, Patricia Rusiniak, Richard Rusiniak, Superfund

JLDC Approves $50,000 in Downtown Programming Monies for Ace Frehley Concert

January 6, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, Ace Frehley, Crystal Surdyk, Doug Sitler, Downtown Programming Fund, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown: Best Day Ever, Kiss, Michael Glabicki, Salman Rushdie

JURA Approves $1.4 Million 2023 Budget That Adds 2 New Positions

December 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Code Enforcement Officer, Community Development Block Grant, Community Housing Development Organization, Compliance Manager, Crystal Surdyk, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board, JURA 2023 Budget, U.S. Housing and Urban Development

Post-Fire Clean-Up of Former Crawford Furniture Building Site Could Cost Over $1 Million

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, City Council Housing Committee, Crawford Furniture, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patricia Rusiniak, Richard Rusiniak

City Exploring Legal Options Following Fire at 1061 Allen Street

November 21, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patricia Rusiniak, Richard G. Rusiniak, Richard Rusiniak

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

November 9, 2022 By WRFA 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

Discussion on ARP Funding Continues at Jamestown City Council Meeting

October 4, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Business Expansion & Building Acquisition program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, First Time Homebuyer’s Assistance Rebate Program, Gina Paradis, Hands On Neighborhoods Program, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tony Dolce, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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