ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced an initiative that he says will reduce property taxes by empowering voters to approve locally-designed plans that eliminate duplicative services to lower the cost of local government. The proposal … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Six-Point Plan to Address State’s Heroin and Opioid Crisis
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create recovery high schools aimed at helping students recovering from addiction finish their education while staying clean. On Tuesday the governor rolled out a six-point plan that he says will combat every … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Proposes $7.5 Million for Jamestown in 2017 State of the State Presentation
BUFFALO - If Governor Andrew Cuomo has his way, the city of Jamestown and the National Comedy Center could both benefit from the 2017-18 state budget. On Monday, Governor Cuomo delivered his 2017 State of the State message in Buffalo as part of … [Read more...]
City Officials Consider Tax Abatement Program to Encourage Rehab of Vacant, Condemned Properties
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council got its first look Monday night at a proposed program that would address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in the city. City Development Director Vince DeJoy said that through the proposed Local … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi January 2017 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the recently approved contract for the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office deputies … [Read more...]
Cuomo’s State of the State Road Show Comes to Buffalo on Monday
BUFFALO - Governor Andrew Cuomo will deliver his 2017 state of the state address at two separate locations on Monday. On Sunday Cuomo continued a selective roll-0ut of his priorities for 2017 in the lead up to what the media is calling his “State … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Report Shows Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
ALBANY - The city of Jamestown isn’t the only community in New York State dealing with financial challenges due to slow or stagnant revenue growth while continuing to see expenses go up. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report on Friday … [Read more...]
North Main Street Building to See Demolition
JAMESTOWN - Another downtown building will likely see an emergency demolition in the coming days. City officials put up barricades on Thursday afternoon around the vacant building – known as the Murray Building - at 34 N. Main St. after a portion … [Read more...]
High Lead Levels Reported in Southwestern Central School Water Fixtures
WEST ELLICOTT - High levels of lead have been detected in 13 water fixtures in buildings at the Southwestern Central School District. The state standard for the lead testing is 15 parts per billion, which the 13 fixtures exceeded. "We … [Read more...]
Cuomo Unveils Enhanced Child Care Tax Credit Proposal as Part of 2017 Agenda
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday unveiled a new Enhanced Middle Class Child Care Tax Credit that he says will help more than 200,000 middle class families make their child care more affordable. For many families, limited access to these … [Read more...]
