New York State could lose more than 20,000 jobs and lose out on clean energy tax credits under the tax cut bill passed by the House last week. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said under the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed by Republicans, new … [Read more...]
Jamestown Dept. of Development Has Deep Concerns Over CDBG, HOME Program Elimination
The Jamestown Department of Development has deep concerns with President Trump’s proposed federal budget, which calls for the complete elimination of the HOME program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In a … [Read more...]
Schumer: President Trump’s Proposed Cuts In Federal Budget ‘Devastating’
President Donald Trump’s proposed Federal budget could have a large impact on Jamestown and Chautauqua County. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer sent out a press release on the budget, calling the proposed cuts “devastating.” Trump’s budget proposal … [Read more...]
Nearly 300 Protest Trump in Jamestown
Nearly 300 people in Jamestown joined millions of people across the United States Saturday as part of 1,200 protests against the way President Donald Trump is running the country. The rally held by the Jamestown Justice Coalition at Dow Park … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Says Tariffs To Have $7 Billion Annual Impact on Upstate NY
While Senate Democrats put forth a resolution this week to end tariffs on Canada, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs will have a $7 billion annual impact on Upstate New York. Schumer said according to the Yale … [Read more...]
City Council Defeats Resolution Reallocating Funds To Remediate Gateway Lofts Project Site
Jamestown City Council defeated 3 to 6 a resolution that would have reallocated $640,000 in HOME Program funds to remediate the Gateway Lofts Project site. Between the public hearing and privilege of the floor, four people spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Urges Residents To Contact Reps About Stopping Social Security Cuts
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging residents to contact their representatives about stopping cuts to social security. Schumer said the cuts being made and proposed by Donald Trump’s administration and the so-called Department of … [Read more...]
Schumer: Cuts To CDFI Threatens Small Business Loans, Housing Projects, Healthcare Investments
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump could effectively shutter the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, which allocates millions each year to local nonprofits. On March 14, Trump ordered the heads of … [Read more...]
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Blast Trump’s Order to Close Department of Education
U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are blasting President Trump’s executive order that would dismantle the Department of Education. No president in modern history has tried to close down a Cabinet-level agency. Shutting down the … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Looking At How Canadian Tariffs On Electricity Will Impact Customers, Utility
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is looking at how a 25% tariff on electricity coming into New York State from Canada may impact customers and the utility. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will charge New York, … [Read more...]
