The YWCA of Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution are partnering on the inaugural "Chautauqua County Book Read." The book "Caste: The Origins of our Discontent" by Isabel Wilkerson has been chosen for the community read. Chautauqua Institution's … [Read more...]
Three Chautauqua County Agencies Receiving Funds to Help End Homelessness
Three Chautauqua County agencies will receive funding as part of $40 million being awarded statewide to community-based organizations to provide supportive services to vulnerable New Yorkers. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 128 nonprofit … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Receives Grant to Start Social Justice & Race Equity Program
The YWCA of Jamestown has announced $100,000 grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to implement a Social Justice and Race Equity Program. This funding enables the organization to build upon events and programs, such as "Stand … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Approves $31 Million, 110-Unit Gateway Lofts Housing Project
JAMESTOWN - The effort to convert a former factory and current community center into a 110-unit housing project has cleared a major hurdle. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, councilman Tom Nelson announced that the city Planning … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown to Hold “Stand Against Racism” Event on Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The YWCA of Jamestown will kick off the re-start of their Social Justice Committee with a “Stand Against Racism” event and pledge signing this afternoon. The YWCA says it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and … [Read more...]
Reed Discusses Airport, Tours YWCA During Recent Visit to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Chautauqua County this week to meet with officials, including County Executive George Borrello, to discuss the county airport. In addition, he made time to stop by the YWCA in Jamestown to learn … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Safety Committee Jan. 14 Gateway Lofts Discussion
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee on heard details about the proposed Gateway Lofts housing project during it's Jan. 14 meeting at city hall. Representatives from the organizations involved with the … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Developers Seek Clarification on Recent Planning Commission Decision
JAMESTOWN - The effort to create the Gateway Lofts multi-unit housing program at the Gateway Center in Jamestown is moving forward. Steven Ald, director of real estate development at Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL), tells WRFA that … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Calls on Gateway Lofts Project to Address Environmental Concerns Before Moving Forward
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday unanimously issued a positive declaration for the proposed Gateway Lofts as part of its State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) assessment. The positive declaration means the … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Proposal Goes Before Planning Commission Tuesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission is meeting Tuesday in city hall and will continue its review of site plans for the proposed Gateway Lofts project. The meeting comes just one week after a public hearing was held focusing on the … [Read more...]
