JAMESTOWN - There’s not going to be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or related festivities this year, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by residents and businesses in the city. On Tuesday, the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) held an informational … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: DeJoy Sworn in as New City Development Director
Jamestown’s new Director of Development is now officially on the job. Former city councilman Vince DeJoy was sworn in last night during the Jamestown City Council's monthly voting session, following a reading of his letter of resignation from the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JRC to Host Community Networking Mixer Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown-area's favorite new networking event is back for a second round. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is inviting local residents, businesss owners and representatives from organizations to meet for a community networking … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JRC Announces Downtown Block Grant Opportunity for Businesses, Property Owners
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is announcing a new program to spur downtown development and revitalization. JRC Executive Director Peter Lombardi says the Downtown Renaissance Block Challenge was created to encourage property … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Renaissance Corp. Announces Merger with DJDC
JAMESTOWN - Some changes are taking place in the way two local organizations help to promote and develop the Jamestown area. According to a media release sent out yesterday afternoon by the Jamestown Renaissance Corp., that agency is combing … [Read more...]
MORNINGS NEWS: JRC Announces New Artwork for Potters Gallery
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, in collaboration with Jamestown High School and Tom Mason, recently finished an enhancement project at POTTERS gALLErY - an alley art gallery that originated in Potters Alley between Fourth and Third … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS – Historic Church Benefits from Renaissance Block Challenge
JAMESTOWN - What started as a church repainting project on Palmer Street in Jamestown has blossomed into a model for neighborhood revitalization thanks to church leaders, surrounding property owners, and Jamestown’s Renaissance Block Challenge. St. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Officials Shine Light on Housing Renovation Effort by Local Developers
JAMESTOWN - Two local realtors are teaming up to help renovate a piece of neglected property in the city – and local officials are hoping the effort will inspire other property owners and investors as well. Chautauqua County Legislator and Jamestown … [Read more...]
Officials, Developers to Announce Redevelopment Project in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Several city officials and local developers will be making a redevelopment announcement in Jamestown later today. Chautauqua County Legislator Lori Cornell, along with local developers Gary Proctor and Andrew Jarrett will be joined by … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: AAAlliance Third Thursday to Feature Smackdab
JAMESTOWN - Smackdab, Jamestown's premiere soul and funk band, will be performing a couple of shows this week. On Thursday night, the band will be doing a free show in Jamestown at the Wintergarden Plaza (N. Main St., next to the Wine Cellar) as … [Read more...]
