The number of people unhoused in Chautauqua County rose dramatically following the end of the housing eviction moratorium that was in place in New York State as part of COVID-19 relief. Chautauqua County’s Department of Mental Hygiene and Social … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s Homeless Population Increased In 2025 Compared With NYS
The number people who are unhoused in Chautauqua County increased last year while the overall home population in New York State decreased. The State Comptroller’s Office stated in a report that between 2024 and 2025, the number of people who are … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 28, 2026
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses some recent economic development challenges. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Suggest Using Albany County’s Model Of Housing Homeless In Underutilized, Vacant Jails
State Senator George Borrello has suggested using underutilized or vacant jails to house the homeless, following a similar model being done in Albany County. Borrello made the suggestion at a roundtable he and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor hosted … [Read more...]
Jamestown Justice Coalition Presents Community Priorities For City Government, Council
The Jamestown Justice Coalition presented a list of items citizens wants to see City Government and City Council focus on over the next year. Coalition Director Justin Hubbard presented the list to Council at their voting session Monday night. He … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Launches Initiative To Address Homelessness
Chautauqua County is launching the Family-Centered Case Management Initiative to help address homelessness. The program is being funded by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. The Case Management team, which is … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – April 3, 2025
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about the defeat of a resolution to reallocate funding to remediate a brownfield site by the future Gateway Lofts Project, updates on projects that help the unhoused, changes in City government, and more. … [Read more...]
COI’s Hope Haven Women’s Shelter Opens In Jamestown
A shelter for unhoused women has officially opened in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. announced the opening of Hope Haven Women's Center at 303 Lafayette Street. The 18-bed homeless shelter will offer much-needed resources and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Announces New Program To Help With Housing Insecurity
A new Public Assistance Shelter Supplement initiative has been launched to further address rising housing insecurity and homelessness in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services said this effort will help bridge the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 27, 2025
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his State of the County address that included everything from exploring nuclear energy to shelters for the homeless. … [Read more...]
