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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

Dunkirk To Receive $1.8 Million To Reduce Lead Hazards

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk will receive $1.8 million to reduce lead hazards. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the receipt of funding from the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program. The $1,855,008 grant will be administered by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, Lead Hazard Reduction, Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program, Lead Poisoning, Nick Langworthy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown’s Annual Action Plan Workshops Have Beguns

April 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's Annual Action Plan public workshops have begun. The Jamestown Department of Development is using the workshops to gather community input for the Action Plan, which is the plan for how the city will use Community Development … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, Demo Rebuild Program, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Tenant-Based Renters Assistance Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Proposed Housing Ordinances Aim to Address Affordable, Quality Housing In City

March 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Proposed housing ordinances aim to address affordable and quality housing in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Deputy Director of Housing Policy & Development Kasie Foulk said in a presentation to City Council that the city's housing is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kasie Foulk, nuisance property ordinance, Rental Inspection Ordinance, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, vacant property ordinance

Seneca Nation To Receive $1.5 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funds

February 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving over $1.5 million from HUD in Indian Community Development Block grant program funding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the award as part of nearly $20 million given to 11 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HUD, Indian Community Development Block, Seneca Nation of Indians, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Chautauqua County Receiving Over $372,000 In Homelessness Assistance Funds

February 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County, including the cities of Jamestown and Dunkirk, will receive $372,015 from HUD in Homelessness Assistance funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced nearly $3.16 billion in Continuum of Care Program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Continuum of Care Program Award, Homeless, Homelessness Assistance, HUD, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown’s Rental Rehab Grant Program Has Reopened

January 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's Rental Rehabilitation Grant program has reopened. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said applications will be accepted starting today, January 16. The grant allows landlords to apply for $30,000 a unit for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Rental Rehabilitation Grant, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Employees Among Recipients Of Grant Funds

October 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

By Eric Tichy and Julia Ciesla-Hanley etichy@post-journal.com wrfanews@reglenna.com Editor’s note: The following story is a collaboration between The Jamestown Post-Journal and 107.9 FM WRFA-LP. Several Jamestown employees were among more than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Ellen Shadle, Federal Code of Regulations, Fordham University Law School, Housing Repair Mini Grant program, Jamestown Code of Ethics, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kasie Foulk, Mark Davies, New York City Conflicts of Interest Board, Nick Langworthy, Sam Teresi, State General Municipal Law, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Grant Applications Being Accepted for Healthy Homes Program In Jamestown

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Health Department are partnering to offer a grant to help city residents make their homes healthier and more safe. The Healthy Homes Production grant program was funded with $2 million from the U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Increases Fair Market Rents for 2024

September 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

HUD has increased the fair market rents by an average 12% across the United States for 2024. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said said the increase, which goes into effect October 1, sets a higher level for the maximum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: fair market rent, HUD, Marcia Fudge, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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