JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is clarifying his involvement in the distribution of a campaign mailer (shown at the end of this report) that took place last weekend focusing on two candidates for Jamestown City Council at-large and questing their … [Read more...]
Campaign Flyer Critical of City Council Candidates, Questions Their Loyalty to Jamestown
UPDATE [Nov. 7, 2017] - Teresi Clarifies Involvement with Distributing Campaign Literature Aimed at Two GOP City Council Candidates JAMESTOWN - The final weekend before the 2017 Local Election saw some increased excitement on social media as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council Ward 2
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special continues with a focus on the two candidates running for the Jamestown City Council Ward 2 seat: - Anthony "Tony" Dolce* (R, Con, … [Read more...]
Council President Rabb says Officials Up to the Challenge When it Comes to City Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is continuing its review of the 2018 city budget. On Oct. 12 Mayor Sam Teresi presented a $35.7 million spending plan that included a 0.88 percent property tax increase and also a deficit of $947,000. Since … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council At Large: Part 2
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Part 2 (of 2) of WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special, focusing on the six candidates running for the three at large seats for Jamestown City Council. Candidates … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Healthcare Buyout Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the new health insurance buyout program for Medicare eligible retirees. On Monday night the council voted unanimously to accept the $1.5 million in state grant funding to help pay for the voluntary … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council At Large: Part 1
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at 8 p.m. Part 1 (of 2) of WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special, focusing on the six candidates running for the three at large seats for Jamestown City Council. Candidates … [Read more...]
Election Officials Question Anonymous Political Mailings Distributed in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is asking the individual or individuals who helped to send out a political mailing attacking candidates running for Jamestown City Council to come forward. According to the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Cuomo and Schumer Oppose Federal Tax Plan to Reduce or Eliminate SALT Deductions
CANANDAIGUA - Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Chuck Schumer launched a statewide push across congressional districts Monday to urge New York's delegation to stand up for the middle class and oppose the repeal or reduction of state and local tax … [Read more...]
Tax Abatement Program Addressing Condemned, Dilapidated Properties Signed into Law
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has signed off on a new housing program that is designed to address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in the city. The program was first discussed in January at the request of city council woman Marie Carrubba. … [Read more...]
