JAMESTOWN - Four target area neighborhoods have been identified as the focus for any new strategies needed to help shore up housing value and market stability in Jamestown. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation shared details of its recently … [Read more...]
Migration and Inclusion Public Forum Set for Saturday, Oct. 15
JAMESTOWN - A Community Conversation involving migration and inclusion of the Hispanic community in Jamestown will be taking place this weekend at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The free event, which is being funded by the New York State … [Read more...]
Geise Leaving Post as County Deputy Planning Director, Taking New Position with Jamestown Renaissance Corporation
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation will soon have a new staff member. During Wednesday night’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting it was announced that county deputy planning director Mark Geise would be leaving county government … [Read more...]
Unite North Main Community Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The future of North Main Street from 6th Street in downtown Jamestown to the I-86 interchange in the Town of Ellicott will be the subject of a public meeting set for Tuesday, November 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lillian V. Ney … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Details of North Main Street Corridor Improvement Study
JAMESTOWN - A study will soon be underway to determine what improvements can be made to one of the busiest corridors leading into downtown Jamestown. On Thursday the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation held a press conference at the Clark Patterson … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Council Approves Grant Application for Micro Brewery Development, Train Excursion Study
JAMESTOWN, NY - The Jamestown City Council has given its approval for the application of three different grants from New York State to help with downtown economic development. In addition to approving a grant application to help pay for … [Read more...]
Mayor Says Converting Fourth Street into Two-Way Road Makes Sense, but a Thorough Study is Needed
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says he would probably support making Fourth Street a two-way street… but also cautions that it would be an expensive and lengthy process. During his June interview with WRFA on our Community Matters program, Teresi … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JRC Deputy Director Discusses Reconfiguration of Fourth Street
JAMESTOWN - A member of a downtown development organization is pushing for a major change to a well-traveled street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation deputy director Peter Lombardi is advocating for changing Fourth … [Read more...]
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Announces 2015 ‘Salute to the Finest’ Award Recipients
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce has selected several local businesses and individuals to receive awards in its annual Salute to the Finest program, taking place later this month on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at La Scala … [Read more...]
Local Author to Discuss Urban Planning Book Wednesday at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Peter Lombardi will discuss his book "Jamestown, New York: A Guide to the City and Its Urban Landscape" at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus. The book examines the architectural history of Jamestown … [Read more...]
