Questions and opinions on how to deal with the rising homeless population in Jamestown were raised during City Council's public forum on Wednesday. Several questions were raised about what is being done about the homeless people under the North … [Read more...]
Efforts to Help Homelessness in Jamestown Top City Council Discussions
Homelessness in Jamestown and efforts to combat it topped discussions by Jamestown City Council Monday night. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said the issue of homelessness in downtown Jamestown, including people camping under the South … [Read more...]
COI Receives $2.49 Million for Women’s Homeless Shelter in Jamestown
Chautauqua Opportunities has been awarded $2.49 million for a homeless shelter for women in Jamestown. The award is part of $17.3 million in state funding announced by Governor Kathy Hochul that will provide emergency and permanent supportive … [Read more...]
Housing Court Resumes January 21, Eviction Moratorium Ends January 15
Housing Court in the City of Jamestown is scheduled to resume hearing cases on Friday, January 21. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk told the City Council Housing Committee that Judge George Panebianco will be hearing 15 cases a week, which … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers First State of the State
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State address Wednesday. Hochul is proposing a $10 billion plan to grow the state's health care workforce by 20% over the next five years, saying the pandemic worsened long-simmering staffing … [Read more...]
Legal Assistance of WNY to Receive $2.4 million from Eviction Protection Program
Legal Assistance of Western New York will receive $2.4 million from an Eviction Protection Grant program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is distributing the grants which are being awarded to legal service providers to assist … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The New York State Legislature voted Wednesday to extend New York’s eviction moratorium to January and expanded the provisions of the federal rent relief program. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports the original residential and … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Extends Eviction Moratorium, Announces Special Legislative Session
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday night an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature is set to begin today. Governor Hochul also signed a proclamation extending New York State's eviction moratorium to January 15th, 2022. The … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Blocks Housing Eviction Moratorium
The Supreme Court blocked President Biden's moratorium on evictions in a 6 to 3 ruling on Thursday. The court previously ruled that the administration couldn’t extend the ban, instituted because of the coronavirus pandemic, past July 31st without … [Read more...]
Council Members Encourage Those Behind on Rent, Mortgages, Utilities To Seek Help Now
Council members are encouraging residents who may need it to seek help now that the eviction moratorium and utility shut-off moratorium have ended. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said there are a number of financial programs available through … [Read more...]
