JAMESTOWN, NY – May 23, 2025 – The City of Jamestown has been awarded grant funding through the State of New York’s Restore New York Communities Initiative to support the redevelopment of the Prendergast Landing project at 106–108 Fairmount Avenue.
This award ensures that state dollars—already set aside for community revitalization—are being invested here in Jamestown, rather than allocated to other municipalities across the state. The City remains committed to capturing every possible opportunity to bring outside funding home, where it can have the greatest impact on our residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.
Prendergast Landing is one of only 50 projects selected statewide through this competitive Restore New York grant cycle. Led by Jade Empire LLC, the project will transform a long-vacant 12,000-square-foot building and two adjacent lots into a vibrant, mixed-use development featuring a café, locally focused retail, office and community space, and loft apartments. The project supports corridor revitalization, expands housing options, and strengthens the local economy.
Restore NY, administered by Empire State Development, is designed to help communities reduce blight, increase housing availability, and return underutilized properties to productive use. These highly competitive grants are awarded only to projects that demonstrate significant community benefit and alignment with state goals for economic development and renewal.
Jamestown’s successful Restore NY application reflects a broader, ongoing effort to aggressively pursue both state and federal funding opportunities that support local priorities—from housing and infrastructure to parks, public safety, and community services. These funds ease the burden on local taxpayers while allowing the City to advance projects that improve quality of life and long-term sustainability.
“The vision for Prendergast Landing is to bring new energy to this part of Jamestown,” said Rahsaan Graham, owner of Jade Empire LLC. “We are building a place where local entrepreneurs can launch and grow, where the community can gather and connect, and where flexible office space meets real everyday needs—all while creating a welcoming destination for both residents and visitors.”
The City of Jamestown is working diligently every day to secure grant funding for our community—ensuring these resources are invested here, not elsewhere, to support local priorities and help build a stronger Jamestown.
