The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved more than $950,000 in tax incentives toward a bank building renovation project in the city of Dunkirk. The project by 401 Central LLC involves the acquisition and renovation of … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Marina Could Have New Ownership
New owners plan to take over operations of the Dunkirk Marina. The news that Steven St. George, Alan Steinberg, and John Atzrott have purchased the marina came during the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting. The three … [Read more...]
Nine Projects To Receive DRI Funding Announced For Dunkirk
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the nine projects in the City of Dunkirk that will receive a total of $9.7 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding. Hochul said the projects receiving funds will help make downtown Dunkirk a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Provided $459,000 for 26 Projects in 2023
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth provided $459,000 for 26 projects in 2023. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise and Economic Development Coordinator Nate Aldrich provided an overview of the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Working On Filling Vacant Buildings Downtown
The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]
The City of Jamestown Closes Out 2022 With A Nearly $1 Million Surplus
The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 with nearly $1 million in surplus funds. Former Comptroller Joe Bellitto presented the unaudited 2022 year end financial summary to City Council at its work session Monday night. View City of Jamestown 2022 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 26, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the City of Dunkirk's recent DRI announcement, funding for Chautauqua Lake, an Airport Market Analysis, and more. … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Awarded $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funds
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding from Empire State Development Corporation at the Clarion Hotel Monday. Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas said … [Read more...]
City ‘Flips the Switch’ on Riverwalk Illumination Project
The City of Jamestown has officially "flipped the switch" on the Riverwalk Illumination project. The project, funded through Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies, lights up the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Coal Silo, Washington Street … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves CSEA Contract, Illumination Contract, Medicare Advantage Plan
Jamestown City Council approved a contract with the Civil Service Employees Association, or CSEA, that includes a 2.5% wage increase for each year of the 4 year contract. The agreement runs from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Mayor … [Read more...]
