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City Holding Bulk Trash, Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, Oct. 7

October 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The Jamestown Mayor’s Office, Development and Parks Departments are holding a Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day this Saturday. Residents may bring bulk trash and old electronics for recycling to Hughes Avenue in Allen Park between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Parks Department

City Looking at Modular Homes As Way to Improve Housing Stock

September 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

The City of Jamestown is looking at modular homes as a way to possibly bring in new housing stock to the city. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said there's plenty of housing in the city but not "great quality housing stock," "There's a lot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Comprehensive Plan, City of Jamestown, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Department of Development, Module, New York State Residential Building Code, zoning code

Business Improvements Grant Program Reopened in Jamestown

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A business improvements grant program has been reopened in the city of Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development announced it is accepting applications for the City’s American Rescue Plan Building Property Infrastructure Improvement grant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Jamestown Department of Development

E-Scooters Now Available To Rent in Jamestown

September 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

E-scooters will be available to rent starting today in Jamestown. Bird, the company contracted to provide e-bikes and e-scooters in the city, announced it's launching the transportation option today that can be activated through Bird’s free mobile … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bird Bike Share, City of Dunkirk, Eddie Sundquist, electric scooter, Fredonia Board of Trustees, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development

JLDC Won’t Vote This Month on Allocating $1.5 Million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant Funds

August 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation does not expect to vote on allocating the $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds this month. JLDC Board member and City Council President Tony Dolce said there isn't a quorum for possible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Tim O'Dell, Tony Dolce

City Council To Hear Proposal for Work on Springdale Avenue

August 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to do street work on Springdale Avenue at its work session tonight. The resolution stems for a petition from residents of the street that asks the City to make repairs to the street. It also follows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Finance Committee, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Mark Roetzer, New York State CHIPS, New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, Springdale Avenue

[LISTEN] Community Matters – JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort – August 17, 2023

August 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We talk to Jamestown Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk and City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle about the new JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort and FastTrac Program coming to Jamestown. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Ellen Shadle, Jamestown Department of Development, JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort, Kauffman FastTrac program

Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Empire Development, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jay Schultz

Info Session on Upcoming Business Acceleration Course To Be Held August 17

August 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An informational session will be held Thursday for current and future business owners about a business acceleration course to be held this fall in Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development is set to launch its inaugural JTNY eLab Business … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Banner and Battle Consulting, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, Ellen Shadle, Green Sprout Consulting, Jamestown Department of Development, JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort, Kauffman FastTrac program, Rahsaan Graham, Shannon Greenland, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown Police Working To Revive Neighborhood Watch Program

July 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are working on the revival of the Neighborhood Watch program in the City. Captain Scott Forster encouraged the dozen residents who attended a community engagement meeting at Jackson-Taylor Park Thursday night to contact him about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Neighborhood Watch, Scott Forster

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