The corporation that owns the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 is expected to plead guilty to code violations. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]
Over Half Million Dollars in ARP Grants Awarded to 8 Jamestown Businesses
Over a half million dollars in American Rescue Plan funded grants have been approved for eight Jamestown businesses. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarded $500,000 in Machinery and Equipment Upgrades funds as well as $50,000 in New … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mom Urges City To Address Lead Hazards in Housing
A Jamestown mother is urging the City to take on lead hazards in housing that's resulted in hundreds of children being affected by lead poisoning. Hazzard Street resident Jade Shirey spoke before the City Council Housing Committee, saying health … [Read more...]
2022 Accomplishment Presented to Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board received a report on accomplishments for 2022. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the JURA board on the list. She said there were 1,125 code enforcement and zoning inspections done in … [Read more...]
JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board has approved the creation of a new position focused on housing. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the city faces a monumental task when it comes to housing issues, including housing code … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Federal ARPA Funding for Own Board Members, Likely Violates Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Plan to Use $1.277 Million in HUD Funds for Rental Rehabilitation Program
Jamestown City Council approved a plan to use $1.277 million for a rental rehabilitation program. The funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are to be used for homelessness assistance and assistance to other vulnerable … [Read more...]
City Council Tables ARP Business Grant Requests
Jamestown City Council tabled three business grant requests for American Rescue Plan funding, citing the need for more information. The three resolutions that appeared under new business had been passed on February 15 by the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]
Jamestown Starts Process to Update Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code
The City of Jamestown has started the process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the New York State Department of State has to review and approve the city's request for proposal to … [Read more...]
119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs
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...]
