The City of Jamestown has announced the hiring of Aili Makuch as its new Economic Development Coordinator. Makuch’s professional experience includes her work as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, where she excelled in assisting clients with … [Read more...]
CCIDA CEO Mark Geise Named to Buffalo Business First’s ‘Power 250’ List
Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency's CEO has been named to a regional paper's "Power 250 listing." Buffalo Business First named Mark Geise to the annual list 250 people deemed the most influential and powerful people in the eight … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s 2024 Budget May Have Between a $1.5 and $2.5 Million Shortfall
The City of Jamestown's 2024 budget may have between a $1.5 and $2.5 million shortfall. That's according to former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto, who has been reviewing the 2023 and 2024 budgets per the request of City Council Finance Chair and … [Read more...]
City Developing ARPA Funding Request Application for Non-Profits
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...]
