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Former Crawford Furniture Atlas Building Being Stabilized

June 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The former Crawford Funiture Atlas building on Winsor and Harrison Streets is being stabilized by its new owner. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Ramsay Agriculture, who has bought 40 Winsor and 65 River Street, has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crawford Furniture Atlas Division, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Ramsay Agriculture

City of Jamestown 19A Properties Now Available For Sale

May 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City of Jamestown 19A properties are now available for sale. The properties, currently owned by the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, are being offered below fair market value. The goal of the program is to promote homeownership within the City of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board, Jay Shultz

Jamestown Receives Pro Housing Community Designation

May 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has been designated a Pro Housing Community, which gives them priority for state funding for housing initiatives. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, Demo Rebuild Program, HOME Program, Homebuyers Assistance program, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, JURA, Kasie Foulk, Pro Housing Community Designation, Tenant-Based Renters Assistance Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Two New Houses To Be Built in Country View Estates

March 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two new houses will be going up at the Country View Estates in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of Lot K to Paul and Linda Nelson for $10,000 and the sale of Lot M to Michael and Gail Espinoza for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Country View Estates, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Kim Ecklund, Michael and Gail Espinoza, Paul and Linda Nelson

Effort To Update Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Moving Forward

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An effort to update the City of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for the first time in over 25 years is moving forward. Jamestown City Council approved a resolution to contract with C&S Companies of Buffalo in the amount of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, C and S Companies, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, John LaMancuso, Kim Ecklund, Mike Laurin, New York State Department of State, Pete Miraglia, Ralph Wallace, zoning code

Jamestown Receives Nearly $983,000 To Increase Energy Efficient Housing In City

November 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown has received nearly $983,000 to support efforts to increase energy-efficient housing in underserved neighborhoods. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the federal funding is coming from the U.S. Environmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, Chuck Schumer, City of Jamestown, Environmental Justice Government-to-Government program, Environmental Protection Agency, Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition, Inflation Reduction Act, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Retooling Homes for Improved Air Quality Initiative

Jamestown Planning Commission Hears About Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Project

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Cannabis Company, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, John Volpe, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Shawbucks

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

2022 Accomplishment Presented to Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board

March 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board received a report on accomplishments for 2022. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the JURA board on the list. She said there were 1,125 code enforcement and zoning inspections done in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARES Act, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Code Blue emergency shelter, Code Enforcement Officer, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, housing code enforcement, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board

JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing

March 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board has approved the creation of a new position focused on housing. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the city faces a monumental task when it comes to housing issues, including housing code … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Haskin, Ben Haskins, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board

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