We talk to Jamestown Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk and City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle about the new JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort and FastTrac Program coming to Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward
The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]
Info Session on Upcoming Business Acceleration Course To Be Held August 17
An informational session will be held Thursday for current and future business owners about a business acceleration course to be held this fall in Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development is set to launch its inaugural JTNY eLab Business … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
New City Ordinance Would Allow Housing Code Violations to Be Ticketed Directly
A new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations could alleviate some housing issues. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented the latest draft of the … [Read more...]
Question of Liability Remains for Former Crawford Furniture Building Property
The question still remains on who is responsible for the former Crawford Furniture Building property that burned down in a fire in November 2022 in Jamestown. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications
A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Department of Development – June 22, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk about new programs and initiatives underway in the department. … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Change How Proceeds From County Tax Auction Handled
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is causing concerns over how proceeds from county tax auctions will be handled. On May 25, the Court ruled that state and local governments cannot seize and sell the homes of people with unpaid property taxes and keep … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reallocating $225,000 in Unexpended HOME Program Funds to Homebuyers Assistance Program
Jamestown City Council has approved reallocating $225,000 in previous years HOME program funds to a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program. The Annual Action plans for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 had funds not fully expended, which Jamestown … [Read more...]
