ALBANY - New revenue forecasts based on the COVID-19 outbreak and released by the New York State Comptroller have counties concerned about compounding economic distress that leaders say will impact taxpayers, services, and staffing at the local … [Read more...]
Local Sales Tax Revenue Boom Due to Several Factors, Not Just Opening of NCC
JAMESTOWN -When it was first being pitched to both public and private investors, officials behind the National Comedy Center had said that the facility would serve as a catalyst for local economic prosperity, bringing more than 110,000 visitors … [Read more...]
NY AFL-CIO Announces 2018 Election Endorsements, Including Mitrano for Congress
The New York State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) announced its slate of endorsements for the 2018 election. For statewide offices, the union group chose all Democratic candidates, including … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi October 2017 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi the 2018 city budget proposal that he released and presented to the Jamestown City Council … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
Cherry Creek Placed on Comptroller’s Fiscally Stressed List, Jamestown Just Misses Cut
ALBANY - The village of Cherry Creek is one of 58 municipalities across the state that has been identified as fiscally stressed. According to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a total of 10 counties, 10 cities, 18 villages and 20 towns were identified … [Read more...]
State Audit Finds Chautauqua Lake School District Mishandled Student Tuition Process
ALBANY - The State Comptroller’s office has completed an audit of Chautauqua Lake Central School and its process for charging tuition to out-of-district students. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office reviewed the District’s nonresident tuition … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Calls for IDA Reform
ALBANY - New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is taking aim at Industrial Development Agencies that give out tax breaks to lure in businesses. The state’s top financial officer says there is room for improvement in how IDAs operate, specifically when it … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 21, 2012
LABOR LEADER SAYS STATE COULD 'SHUT DOWN' IF TIER VI IS APPROVED ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo’s effort to reform the state pension system could result in state workers shutting down the government. The Albany Times-Union is reporting that the … [Read more...]
