Jamestown City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that the city hopes will help resolve housing code violations in a more timely manner. The ordinance establishes a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by … [Read more...]
Buffalo Construction Company That’s Shutting Down Will Likely Affect Chautauqua County Projects
A Buffalo-based construction company that's shutting down will affect projects in Westfield and Falconer. Savarino Companies issued a WARN notice to the State Department of Labor that it would begin laying off 30 employees on August 18 as the … [Read more...]
‘Quality of Life’ Ticketing Proposal Expected to Be Voted On This Month
A new "Quality of Life" ticketing proposal is expected to be on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda this month. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk shared additional updates to the proposal that would allow Housing Code Enforcement … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort – August 17, 2023
We talk to Jamestown Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk and City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle about the new JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort and FastTrac Program coming to Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward
The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]
Info Session on Upcoming Business Acceleration Course To Be Held August 17
An informational session will be held Thursday for current and future business owners about a business acceleration course to be held this fall in Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development is set to launch its inaugural JTNY eLab Business … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
New City Ordinance Would Allow Housing Code Violations to Be Ticketed Directly
A new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations could alleviate some housing issues. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented the latest draft of the … [Read more...]
Question of Liability Remains for Former Crawford Furniture Building Property
The question still remains on who is responsible for the former Crawford Furniture Building property that burned down in a fire in November 2022 in Jamestown. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications
A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]
