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Hotel Lenhart Officially Sold

May 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hotel Lenhart has officially been sold Ownership of the historic Chautauqua Lake landmark in Bemus Point has officially been transferred over to William and Jill Curry, doing business as Bemus Point Holdings, LLC. The effort to purchase and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barbara and John Johnston, Bemus Point, Bemus Point Holdings LLC, Bemus Point Planning and Zoning Board, Bill Curry, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Lake Hospitality LLC, Deborah Johnston, Hotel Lenhart, Jill Curry

Dueling Lawsuits Filed Over Sale of Hotel Lenhart

March 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Dueling lawsuits have been filed regarding the sale of the Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point. Bill and Jill Curry have filed a suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court against current Lenhart owners Barbara and John Johnston asking the court to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barbara and John Johnston, Bemus Point, Bill Curry, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Daryl Brautigam, Hotel Lenhart, Jill Curry, Joseph Calimeri, Matthew Schutte

Hotel Lenhart Project Receives $1.9 Million in State Aid

August 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hotel Lenhart project has received $1.9 million in state aid. The funding comes from Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative through Empire State Development. Chautauqua Lake Hospitality will use the funding to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AL Tech Revolving Loan, Bemus Point, Bill Curry, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Lake Hospitality LLC, Empire State Development, Falconer Square project, Hotel Lenhart, Jill Curry, Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, Savarino Companies, Village of Falconer

Hotel Lenhart Redevelopment Project Receives Additional Incentives

March 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hotel Lenhart redevelopment project has received another round of incentives from Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved the Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and tax lease at its meeting on March … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Loan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua Lake Hospitality LLC, Hotel Lenhart

Big Plans In Store for Hotel Lenhart

March 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio 11 Comments

The future owners of the Hotel Lenhart have big plans in store for the historic structure. Bill and Jill Curry presented their renovation proposal to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board as part of their request for a $500,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Loan, Bill Curry, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Hotel Lenhart, Jill Curry, Restore New York, Village of Bemus Point

CCIDA Officials Say 2022 ‘Epic’ Year for Chautauqua County

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency officials report 2022 was an "epic" year for Chautauqua County. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive for Economic Development Mark Geise presented the 2022 Annual Report on the CCIDA to the Board on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 CCIDA Annual Report, Al-Tech Revolving Loan Fund, CARES Act Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Furniture Mart Building, Hotel Lenhart, Mark Geise, Truck-Lite

Hotel Lenhart, Neckers General Store Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry

October 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point and Neckers Company General Store in Clymer have been added to the New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell recently presented the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Barry Neckers, Bemus Point, Dora Baldwin, Dr. J.J. Lenhart, Ed Neckers, George Borrello, Hotel Lenhart, John H. Neckers, Kathy Neckers, Neckers Company General Store, New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Town of Clymer

Hotel Lenhart to Close for Remainder of 2020 Summer Season

July 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

BEMUS POINT - A well known landmark in the village of Bemus Point is closing much of its operation for the remainder of the summer due to COVID-19. The historic Hotel Lenhart, which has been operating in the lakeside village for 140 years, has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bebe Johnston, Bemus Point, COVID-19, Hotel Lenhart

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