ALBANY - Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released Tuesday by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report shows that annual … [Read more...]
As Jamestown Prepares for New Mayor, City Development Director Resigns for Private Sector Position
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will have a new Director of Development when a new administration takes over in January. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that current City Development Director Vince DeJoy is retiring from his position … [Read more...]
State Senator Proposes Fund to Help Survivors of Child Sex Crimes Pursue Legal Action Against Abusers
ALBANY - State lawmakers are proposing legislation to create a state-operated private fund to help survivors of child sex crimes pursue civil cases against their alleged abusers. According to the Albany Times Union, the legislation is being … [Read more...]
Fenton, St. Luke’s and JRC Collaborate to Host “Seven to Save” Program & Exhibit November 14
JAMESTOWN - The historic Arcade Building in Jamestown is one of the highlighted buildings on the 2018-2019 “Seven to Save” list that will be featured in a lecture by Frances Stern, Manager of Technical & Grant Programs for the Preservation League … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor-Elect Eddie Sundquist Post Election Interview
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA's Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Elect Eddie Sundquist to discuss winning the 2019 mayoral election and his transition to the mayor's office. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi Interview – November 2019
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi discusses the 2020 city budget with Jason Sample, including a recently announced $350,000+ savings and how it could be applied for next … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County from Late Monday Morning to Tuesday Morning
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Most of Western New York, including Chautauqua County. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Services Planned in Jamestown at Veterans Park, St. Luke’s, and Lakeview Cemetery
JAMESTOWN - Today is Veterans Day and there are several activities happening around the area to recognize and thank those who've served in the U.S. military. Later this morning the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 will gather at Veterans Memorial … [Read more...]
Northwest Expansion to Begin Later this Month
JAMESTOWN - Construction will begin this month on an expansion of the Northwest Arena. According to the Post-Journal, the project will cost an estimated $4.5 million and comes from grant commitments provided by both the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]
Teresi: New Additions to State Multiple Residence Law Will Have Little to No Impact on Jamestown Rental Properties
JAMESTOWN - A new addition to the state’s Multiple Residence Law that prohibits landlords from collecting rent or maintaining a nonpayment eviction proceeding for properties without a valid certificate of occupancy (CO) wont have much of an impact on … [Read more...]
