The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cut on New Welcome Sign to Jamestown
Jamestown Rotary and local officials joined to cut the ribbon on the new Jamestown sign at the entrance to the city. Jamestown Rotary Club President John Healy said the project has been 25 years in the making with discussions between the City of … [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...]
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...]
Potter’s Terrace Park Reopens in Downtown Jamestown
Officials cut the ribbon to reopen a renovated Potters Terrace Park in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon. The park, owned by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, had been closed since 2019 due to issues with the wood structure that used to … [Read more...]
Reconstruction of former Potter’s Terrace Park Underway
Construction is underway at the former Potter's Terrace Park on East Third Street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse said Sivac Stone Masonry is working at moving stone and earth on the site, … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street
The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]
New Visitor’s Center Coming to Downtown Chamber of Commerce Offices
A new Visitor's Center will be opening up in the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's offices in Downtown Jamestown soon. Chamber Director of Marketing Communications and Governmental Affairs Sheila Webster said the Chamber is working with the … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan Expected to Be Released in August
The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan is expected to be released in August. Gebbie Foundation Executive Director Greg Edwards said the plan is in the final production and is something they have been working on with the County, Chautauqua … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Announces ‘Summer Fun Weeks,’ ‘Riverside Saturdays’
The National Comedy Center has announced "Summer Fun Weeks" and "Riverside Saturdays" for the Summer of 2021. With the Comedy Fest postponed, the NCC is debuting 7-week themed series that will run June 20th through August 7th that celebrates many of … [Read more...]