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The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, Breaking New Ground, Hochul Visit Marks Beginning Of $30M Celoron Hotel, by Jimmy McCarthy, Celoron, "One of NYS's top elected officials, Lt. Gov. Hochul, calls transformational project in Chautauqua County, 'a new beginning . . . a new era;' Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, to be ready for guests summer 2018, groundbreaking ceremony, Celoron, Friday. $30.8 million hotel, southwestern edge, Chautauqua Lake. 135-room Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Krog Corp., subsidiary, Hart Hotels;" published, 2017.

 

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The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, Editorial Page, Paladino Has A Point Regarding DRI Reversal, "Why a local committee's decision to not use $1.5M [made locally, behind closed doors; no media and no formal record-keeping available] for his [outspoken and controversial Buffalo, NY developer] project to restore the Furniture Mart Bldg., adjacent proximity to NCC, Second/Washington Sts., projected 350 job preservation and improvement to Jamestown's west-end; we hope the project, if politics are not the reason, may be eligible for necessary state resources in the future;" published, 2017.

 

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The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Work Continues On Jamestown Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges, Bike Path, by Dennis Phillips, “Pieces starting to be put in place for pedestrian bridges over Chadakoin River along Riverwalk, scheduled for mid-September. City received $1.6 million in 2014 to construct the 2 bridges, a $2 million project; Bridges: one from Panzarella Park to Riverwalk's north shore extension; second, below Washington Street Bridge, connecting both Riverwalk sections along River. Bridges scheduled to open next year. Chadakoin Park trail, bike path, Clifton to McCrea Point Park continues scheduled completion: end construction season, October; path roughly a mile in length; scheduled opening next year;" published, 2017.

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The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Riverwalk Fest Cancelled Due To Bridge Projects, by Dennis Phillips, "Michael Dykeman, Jamestown Now committee member, says bridge project, near large section Riverwalk, located, complicates having Fest this year  Next summer, with bridges installed and NCC slated opening, festival w/b better than 1st 2 years;" published, 2017.

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The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Riverwalk Fest Cancelled Due To Bridge Projects, by Dennis Phillips, "Michael Dykeman, Jamestown Now committee member, says bridge project, near large section Riverwalk, located, complicates having Fest this year  Next summer, with bridges installed and NCC slated opening, festival w/b better than 1st 2 years;" published, 2017.

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Joyce,

maybe a period or semi-colon after "this year" (...complicates having Fest this year  Next summer...) ??

Had to read it three times before it "clicked"!  Sort of a "turn right here left" situation!  Thanks! :HALKING:

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:) Joyce,

maybe a period or semi-colon after "this year" (...complicates having Fest this year  Next summer...) ??

Had to read it three times before it "clicked"!  Sort of a "turn right here left" situation!  Thanks! :HALKING:

 

I had a snappy reply (or 100), love; but, in the place of THAT; I'll just say to you, when I was working and doing 3 or 4 newsletters for various groups in our County NYSUT political spectrum, PER MONTH, and left out a punctuation point or 'other' typo AND 'SOMEONE' ALWAYS MADE A POINT TO CORRECT IT; I ALWAYS SAID::  "I JUST PUT THAT IN THERE [OR, LEFT THAT OUT] JUST TO MAKE SURE YOU WERE READING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :fabrary:

 

p.s.  thanks for doing so......er, reading it. :)

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The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, 'I can literally see the difference when I come to places like Jamestown.' Change of Course, Regional Economic Development Council Visits Jamestown, by Dennis Phillips, "6 years of state funding assistance to drive economic development projects can be seen throughout downtown Jamestown.  Whether it is the ongoing construction of the NCC or the Reg; M&T Bldg.; Renaissance Ctr.; etc., State Lt. Gov., K. Hochul, chairwoman for all 10 Regional Economic Development Councils says tour of downtown proves how the program is working.  Many, this year, additional projects for downtown are in the works, as well;" published, 2017.

 

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The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, Living Section, Confluence:  Where The Waters Meet, by Sandy Robson, "Confluence is a word meaning 'where waters are joined'.  Here, in Chautauqua County, a double-basin lake and the river (Chadakoin) that runs through it; ALL, eventually slipping south to the Allegany, on the Ohio and Mississippi, ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. . . ;" published, 2017.  [A wonderful article in today's Post-Journal, really should be read by all interested in Lucille's 'hometown' history, etc., starting with the Warner Dam, S. Main St., at the 'Rapids,' where one of Jamestown founders, early 1800s, James Prendergast, built the Warner Dam]  

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BACKGROUND on BRIDGE construction:  [earlier this year]:

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Work Continues On Jamestown Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges, Bike Path, by Dennis Phillips, “Pieces starting to be put in place for pedestrian bridges over Chadakoin River along Riverwalk, scheduled for mid-September. City received $1.6 million in 2014 to construct the 2 bridges, a $2 million project; Bridges: one from Panzarella Park to Riverwalk's north shore extension; second, below Washington Street Bridge, connecting both Riverwalk sections along River. Bridges scheduled to open next year. Chadakoin Park trail, bike path, Clifton to McCrea Point Park continues scheduled completion: end construction season, October; path roughly a mile in length; scheduled opening next year;" published, 2017.

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October 20, 2017

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Crane Invasion - Pedestrian Bridge Installation The Latest in Downtown Projects, by Dennis Phillips, “One of 2 bridges, crossing the Chadakoin River along the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk was installed Monday.  Two large cranes used to connect two pieces making up pedestrian bridge crossing into Riverwalk's north shore extension to Panzarella Park.  Second bridge installation under Washington Street Bridge will connect both sections of Riverwalk running along the River;" published, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 20, 2017

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, Editorial Page -Success Is Easy To Overlook

"Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce President, Exec. Director, Todd Tranum made it clear our area needs an attitude adjustment.  Instead of negatively reacting to potential economic development, whether it be National Comedy Center, Jamestown, or other development, Jamestown residents need to believe it will happen. 

Lifelong WNYers, with good reason, are sometimes far too negative about the potential of the waterfront and future initiatives.  The last five years, Buffalo has turned the corner.  It's time we do, as well.

Tranum's comments were a small part of what is otherwise a celebration of Chautauqua County. The annual event highlights worthy area volunteers and major economic contributors.  This year's economic honorees include expanded, added jobs; and growing.

Success is easy to overlook.  We do it far too often in society nowadays.  The annual Chamber banquet continues a special tradition of highlighting those who make the county great.  If you look around; and in the mirror; you will see a lot of those individuals;" published, 2017.

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Background material from post:  7/14/2015 :jk

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY – City Officials Looking At Train Excursions, by Dennis Phillips - “A passenger train heading to Buffalo may one day happen again in Jamestown. City officials have been working with Western NY-Pennsylvania Railroad and Southern Tier Extension Railroad Authority, seeking New York State grants set in place by the Governor in 2011, looking to have periodic excursions leaving Jamestown Gateway Train Station,” published, 2015.

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10/11/2017 - The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY – City Officials Acquire Funding For Excursion Train Study, by Dennis Phillips - “For 2 years, City officials have been working to fund a feasibility and implementation study bringing back excursion train travel to Jamestown. A coalition of railroad enthusiasts and operators; 3-county [Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie IDA's along rail corridor; Southern Tier West; and municipalities  along corridor; as well as Empire State Development officials met with Department/Development/Jamestown for future funding opportunities;” [see complete article: www.post-journal.com] published, 2017.

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On ‎10‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 7:14 AM, leenorman said:

see below for October 13, 2017:

 

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, Famed 'I Love Lucy' Writer Remembered, 'They don't make 'em like that anymore.' Victoria Ordin, childhood Schillers' friend, by Katrina Fuller, "('I Love Lucy') writer, Robert 'Bob' Schiller, dies, 98, but not without leaving lasting mark on comedy world and hearts of many.  [see full article:  www.post-journal.comLucie Arnaz:  ' . . . joyful: was given 98 years making people laugh; should be celebration of delightful human, who helped me so much under- standing circumstances affecting my life.  Now, he can enjoy his rest: team is now complete.'  Exec. Director, Center, calls Schiller a civil rights, free speech supporter. Schiller, well-received 2004 Jamestown LucyFest Birthday headliner, led seminar, Reg Lenna Civil Center; raised in LA, he was army veteran, entertained troops with comedy shows; spending later time in p.r. and radio broadcasting fields; was carpooler for Ordin, BroadwayWorld reviewer, NYC, whose childhood friend, Schiller daughter, Abbie.  'He was legend; it's impossible to overstate his influence; met the family in Kindergarten;' she remembers Bob as  a 'normal dad' driver of their carpool. he was last of the men of that generation still alive from my childhood;'" published, 2017. 

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The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, New Reg Lenna Marquee Debuts At Downtown Block Party, by Noah Rankin, “Reg Lenna Center for the Arts unveiled new LED screen marquee Friday afternoon, providing a fresh centerpiece for block party held before a performance of Black Violin:  Classical Boom Tour;” published, 2017.

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59 minutes ago, leenorman said:

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, New Reg Lenna Marquee Debuts At Downtown Block Party, by Noah Rankin, “Reg Lenna Center for the Arts unveiled new LED screen marquee Friday afternoon, providing a fresh centerpiece for block party held before a performance of Black Violin:  Classical Boom Tour;” published, 2017.

I liked the old one and enjoyed watching it change during Lucyfest.

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June 25, 2017:

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, Bidder For Sheldon House To Try Again, Dennis Phillips, "One of the bidders, private citizen, says he will try again.  He say he 'most certainly' will bid again when he has a chance. Since January 2016, JCC (owner, property) approval  purchase of Lynn; May 2016, city Zoning Board approved Lynn Development purchase for corporate offices;  3 local residents appealed use variance to state Supreme Court, which upheld Zoning Board approval sale; August 2016, residents appealed decision to Appellate Division 4th Judicial Dept., Supreme Court, which overturned last week.  Original resident offered $200,000; Lynn offered $240,000;" published, 2017. 

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November 1, 2017: 

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, Patience Pays Off For New Owner of Sheldon House, by Dennis Phillips, "November 2015, JCC 1st put house on market, Edward Signorile, NYC native and businessman,  saw listing online; but, before he could show interest, it was taken off market.  January, 2016, JCC began process of accepting $240,000 offer from Lynn Development for its corporate offices [ultimately, Zoning and Court efforts prevented such sale: June 2017] During court process, Signorile couldn't stop thinking about purchase of Sheldon House; spending year and a half and speaking with realtors and in meantime, bought a Church in Salamanca, NY (30 miles Jamestown east), which is now for sale with this purchase.Three weeks ago he learned much about the SH.  Quality repairs had been made by JCC; but, maintenance during past 2 years had gone wanting.  SH had been heated during legal battle. Plumbers, roofers, electricians have already begun work. He purchased SH with furnishings; and has discovered 'little treasures' within.  JCC also gave him history of house and past renovations information was available; since he would like to keep the facility as authentic as he can. He estimates about a year for renovations of 5400 sq. ft. main house.  Included are exterior buildings, which expand the property to about 9400 sq. ft.  The price of $240,000 is what he paid.  He plans to spend warmer months here in Jamestown.  His business partner is from the Steamburg area [off I-86, near Salamanca] and his mother lives in Sinclairville (Chau. Co.) [article shortened; complete article at www.post-journal.com]; published, 2017.

 

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18 hours ago, Brock said:

$240k including furnishings seems so cheap for such a beautiful and large house.

Guy got a bargain - he's apparently happy;  OF COURSE, renovations, up to a year in the making, could easily up the price; I'll keep you posted on any published updates.  :D

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10/21/2017:  The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, New Reg Lenna Marquee Debuts At Downtown Block Party, by Noah Rankin, “Reg Lenna Center for the Arts unveiled new LED screen marquee Friday afternoon, providing a fresh centerpiece for block party held before a performance of Black Violin:  Classical Boom Tour;” published, 2017.

 

Added to the above marquee information:

11/4:  Zoning Board Approves Video for Reg Marquee, by Dennis Phillips, "City Zoning approved special use permit for the Reg so they can show videos on the new LED screen marquee; not full movie trailers lasting longer than 2 minutes; but 5-10 second, 'non-sound' bites; with light sensor, automatically brightening, dimming, depending on the weather and time of day;" published, 2017.

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The Post Journal, Jamestown NY, New Hotel Officials Optimistic As Opening of Comedy Center Nears, by Dennis Phillips, "Two area hotel officials excited about future possibilities.  Double Tree by Hilton, 4th St., expecting to open late summer; 2018; and officials of new $50+ million Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Celoron lakefront, each excited about NCC opening; also slated for opening summer 2018;" published, 2017.

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The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY, 'We're going to be very involved in the community.', All Hands On Deck, Fourth Street Hotel General Manager Speaks to Jamestown Rotary, by Dennis Phillips, Head of new hotel, 4th St., want to be important part in growth, Jamestown.  DoubleTree by Hilton general mgr./chief sales officer, guest speaks, Rotary Club/Jamestown.  Renovations on track; will re-open July 2018, in time for LucyFest, 1st week/August; 147 rooms; salt water pool; 4100 sq. ft. ball/conference room; gastro pub, restaurant. A soon-to-be job fair will hire 50-60 people; looking to hire asst. gen. mgr, event/wedding planner and exec. chef. He is excited with developments happening in Jamestown;" published, 2017.

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The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY,  Editorial Page, Federal Historic Tax Credits Help Protect Community Assets, ". . . used to help pay for restoration of Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Station and Wellman Bldg, [corner 2d, Washington; across from NCC], downtown Jamestown, giving developers incentive to take risk of repairing, improving elderly, sometimes dilapidated bldgs.; a program creating opportunity to bridge gaps allowing hard-to-contemplate projects to 'happen';" published, November 24, 2017.

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The Post-Journal, Chautauqua Belle Docks in City This Yr, by Dennis Phillips, “1/last operating steamboats in North America docks in new home this year. City/Jamestown, US Steam Lines Ltd., announce multiyear lease allowing Chautauqua Belle to dock at McCrea Point Pk boatlanding. May/June, September/October, Stage Family-Matt, Paul, Del-owned Belle, makes round-trip passengerexcursions on Chadakoin River fr/boatlanding to Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. During July/August, the boat w/b back in Mayville making trips along north Lake;” published, 2019

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