Plans for two emergency homeless shelters that will have a total of 30 beds are coming together in the City of Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said a third round of meetings on homelessness in the city took place Thursday between community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – November 3, 2022
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist answers questions about his proposed 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan monies, and gives an update on how the homelessness issue is being dealt with in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
City Receives $194,000 HUD Grant to Deal with Homelessness
The City of Jamestown has received a $194,000 HUD grant to help deal with homelessness issues. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, in his Mayor's report to City Council, said the city will have to develop a plan for use of the funds with U.S. … [Read more...]
Questions, Opinions On Dealing with Rising Homelessness in Jamestown Raised at Public Forum
Questions and opinions on how to deal with the rising homeless population in Jamestown were raised during City Council's public forum on Wednesday. Several questions were raised about what is being done about the homeless people under the North … [Read more...]
City Continues to Work on Ways to Address Rising Homelessness
City officials and local organizations are continuing to meet to work on ways to address rising homelessness in Jamestown. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist updated City Council on a meeting held Monday with organizations that are part of the … [Read more...]
Efforts to Help Homelessness in Jamestown Top City Council Discussions
Homelessness in Jamestown and efforts to combat it topped discussions by Jamestown City Council Monday night. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said the issue of homelessness in downtown Jamestown, including people camping under the South … [Read more...]
COI Receives $2.49 Million for Women’s Homeless Shelter in Jamestown
Chautauqua Opportunities has been awarded $2.49 million for a homeless shelter for women in Jamestown. The award is part of $17.3 million in state funding announced by Governor Kathy Hochul that will provide emergency and permanent supportive … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Homeless Coalition Hosts Memorial Service Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Homeless Coalition of Chautauqua County will host the Memorial for Homeless Persons tonight at St. Susan Center, located in the Gateway Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown. The event will feature guest speakers Walt and Nancy Pickut of … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec. 22, 2011
COUNTY RESIDENTS WITHOUT POWER WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Thousands of National Grid and NYSEG customers found themselves without power for more than two hours last night. Customers from Busti to Randolph lost power around 5:55 p.m., with … [Read more...]
