The City of Jamestown has been awarded $2 million from New York State to rehabilitate 24 vacant apartments. The City had applied for $2.9 million in Vacant Rental Improvement Program funds. Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. … [Read more...]
City, CODE To Apply For Grant To Rehabilitate Vacant Housing
The City of Jamestown and CODE Inc. want to apply for a grant to rehabilitate vacant housing units. Jamestown City Council will review a request for the Department of Development and Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. to apply … [Read more...]
STEL Receives Variance Approval To Knock Down Two Houses To Build Two-Family Residences in Jamestown
Southern Tier Environments for Living has received variance approval to knock down two houses in the city to build two-family residences on the site. The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the area variance request for 370 … [Read more...]
Community Input on CDBG/HOME Plan To Include Walking Tours
The community's opportunity to give input on the annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds plan will be expanded this year. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they plan to hold walking tours in each ward in … [Read more...]
State Denies Funding for Jackson Spring Proposal for Second Year in a Row
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the proposed Jackson Spring housing development for the north side of Jamestown did not receive money in the latest round of funding released by New York State Homes and Community … [Read more...]
Spring Street Residents Voice Concerns Over Recent Arsons
JAMESTOWN - Several members of the public were on hand for Monday Night's Jamestown City Council meeting, with several speaking during the public comment portion of the meeting to share their concerns about the recent arsons in the city, along with … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Residents Speak For and Against Proposed Housing Development on North Side of City
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Several people were on hand for Monday's Jamestown City Council voting session to voice their support or concerns regarding the proposed Jackson Spring housing development on the city's north … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Meets Monday Night
The Jamestown City Council will hold its final voting session of 2016 Monday night at city hall. VIEW MEETING AGENDA The agenda includes a pair of resolutions that focus on replacing more than 150 light fixtures in the Cherry St. and Main St. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patrick Morris, Executive Director of CODE, Inc.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Patrick Morris, executive director of CODE, Inc. about the agency's effort to build a new housing development on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Addresses Recent Shootings, 2017 City Budget During Thursday Interview on WRFA
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the recent unsolved shootings that have taken place in the city remain number one on the city’s list of issues that need to be addressed. LISTEN TO FULL INTERVIEW During an interview with WRFA that will air … [Read more...]
