The New York Landbank Association, as well as the Chautauqua County Land Bank, are celebrating over 10 years of growth and impact in the state. Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis said land banks were created by New York … [Read more...]
Land Bank Partners with Home HeadQuarters to Expand Financing Options for Homebuyers
The Chautauqua County Land Bank has formed a new partnership with Home HeadQuarters, Inc. to expand opportunities for home ownership. The two organizations will launch a Rehab Loan Fund. Executive Director Gina Paradis said that as "Sales4Rehab … [Read more...]
Discussion on ARP Funding Continues at Jamestown City Council Meeting
Jamestown City Council continued discussions on how to use American Rescue Plan funds as new programs are proposed. Council reviewed resolutions totaling $4 million in allocations that would create a Non-Profit Assistance Program, a Business … [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...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County Part 2 – Aug 11, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On Aug 11, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, with a second conversation focusing on Housing in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion features two panelists: Crystal Surdyk (City of Jamestown … [Read more...]
Housing Committee Hears Update on 19A Homeownership Program Proposal
The Jamestown City Council Housing Committee received an update on properties that would be purchased and rehabilitated by the city under the 19A Homeownership Program if Council approves the $750,000 request of American Rescue Plan … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Revisit Requests to Add Funding to Business, Housing Initiatives
Jamestown City Council will revisit a couple requests to add American Rescue Plan funds to housing and business initiatives at its work session tonight. One resolution would use $750,000 in ARP funds to create a permanent 19A Homeownership … [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...]
[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...]
