The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]
Former Downtown Key Bank Building Back on the Market, Could Still Qualify for $1 Million in State Funding
EDITORS NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect additional comments provided by building owner Arnold Duke. JAMESTOWN - A piece of Jamestown property that was selected to receive $1 million in state funding to help revitalize the downtown is … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Approves Adaptive Reuse of Former Downtown Bank Building
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has given its approval to the Jamestown City Center project, which will focus on converting an historic downtown bank building into a multi-use facility that will be used for a dinner theater and banquet … [Read more...]
Planning Commission to Review Plans for Jamestown City Center on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Planning Commission will be meeting Tuesday afternoon to review plans for a new development taking place at a former bank building in downtown Jamestown. The project is taking place at the historic Bank of Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Economic Development, Addressing Poverty, and Government Efficiency Highlight 2017 State of the City Message
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi delivered his 2017 State of the City message to the Jamestown City Council and members of the press on Monday night. However, just like last year, the mayor decided not to read the State … [Read more...]
Former Key Bank Building Receives $500,000 Grant to Assist with Redevelopment
JAMESTOWN - A former bank and downtown landmark will receive major funding from the state to help in a redevelopment project. Late last week Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that nearly $40 million has been awarded to 75 communities from the state’s … [Read more...]
DRI Committee Continues to Prioritize Projects for $10 Million Economic Development Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Downtown Revitalization Initiative local planning committee met Tuesday to continue the process on how to doll out $10 million in state economic development funding. According to the Post-Journal, the day-long meeting was … [Read more...]
City to Apply for State Grant to Help Renovate Former Key Bank Building
JAMESTOWN - There could be future development underway in the former Key Bank building in downtown Jamestown. Earlier this year Key Bank closed down its downtown office at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets and the property was put up … [Read more...]