JAMESTOWN - Four city residents appeared at the Jamestown City Council meeting Monday night to voice their concern over the deterioration of their neighborhood. Residents Corey Rasmussen and Frank and Victoria Knapp spoke to the council, … [Read more...]
PUSH Buffalo Representative Delivers Housing Sustainability Presentation
JAMESTOWN - About 20 people were on hand Thursday night at the Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center to hear from a representative from People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo. Jennifer Kaminsky was on hand to lead a discussion about … [Read more...]
PUSH Buffalo Representative to be in Jamestown Thursday for Sustainable Housing Forum
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Neighborhood Alliance will be hosting a sustainable housing forum Thursday night, June 23, to discuss innovative housing and mixed-use programs for the City of Jamestown’s future. The housing … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Housing Resolutions During Monday Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will meet Monday in city hall for its July voting session, with two resolutions designed to address city housing among the highlights on the agenda. One resolution will be to approve spending $30,000 on new … [Read more...]
City Officials Introduce New Web-based Software to Help Report and Track Housing Violations
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown could soon have another tool to help fight the growing problem of housing and residential blight in the community. On Monday night, Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi and city development director Vince DeJoy announced to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Teresi Outlines Steps to Tackle Housing Issues in City, Introduces New Initiatives
"Let me make this abundantly clear: this is still a good city with good people that is predominated by good homeowners." - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, June 14, 2014 JAMESTOWN - On Monday night, city of Jamestown officials introduced new software … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Officials Shine Light on Housing Renovation Effort by Local Developers
JAMESTOWN - Two local realtors are teaming up to help renovate a piece of neglected property in the city – and local officials are hoping the effort will inspire other property owners and investors as well. Chautauqua County Legislator and Jamestown … [Read more...]