The City of Jamestown is developing an application process for non-profits who want to request American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said his administration and City Council have received a lot of requests, most in the form of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Land Bank Corporation Requesting $1 Million in ARPA Funds from City
The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation is requesting $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds from the City of Jamestown. Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis presented her request to Jamestown City Council on Monday. She said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Second Quarter Sales Tax Receipts Down 5.5% from 2021
Sales tax receipts for the City of Jamestown saw a decrease for the second quarter as compared to 2021. According to the Second Quarter Sales tax report prepared by City Comptroller John Sellstrom, the sales tax payment for second quarter is 5.5% … [Read more...]
Full Demolition 10-12 E. Second St. Scheduled for Friday
JAMESTOWN - A downtown building that saw a partial collapse last month leading to an emergency demolition will be completely raised on Friday, Nov. 4. Jamestown Public Works Director Jeff Lehman says the building at 10-12 E. Second Street is … [Read more...]
County Land Bank Assumes Ownership of 10-12 E. Second St., Opens Door to State Funding
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has received a major break when it comes to paying for the demolition of an abandoned downtown building that suffered a partial collapse last week. On Thursday the building at 10-12 East Second Street suffered a … [Read more...]
Presentation on County Land Bank Set for Thursday Night in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Residents wanting to learn more about the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation will want to stop by the Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center in downtown Jamestown Thursday night. At 7 p.m. the Jamestown Neighborhood Alliance (JNA) will … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General Releases Three-Year Report Highlighting Success Of Housing Programs
JAMESTOWN - The top law enforcement official in New York State was in Jamestown Wednesday to give an update on his effort to prevent what he feels are unnecessary housing foreclosures across the state. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation
Originally airing Nov. 20, 2014 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with County Land Bank executive director Mark Geise and Administrative Director Gina Paradis, who provide details on the county land bank - including why it was … [Read more...]
Larson Tapped as Second Jamestown City Judge
JAMESTOWN - Long-time local attorney Fred Larson will become the second city judge of Jamestown. Mayor Sam Teresi announced Larson as his selection during Monday’s Jamestown City Council voting session, saying that considering there were a number … [Read more...]
Despite Challenges, Horrigan Delivers Upbeat State of the County Address
MAYILLE - Chautauqua County is “ready for growth.” That was the message delivered last night by County Executive Vince Horrigan during his first state of the county address to the Chautauqua County Legislature. Horrigan spent nearly 30 minutes … [Read more...]
