Language in the state budget would delay the electric school bus mandate for New York school districts. The Syracuse Post Standard reports the language would move the purchase-only-zero-emission deadline to 2032 and full fleet conversion to 2040. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached on the New York State Budget for the 2027 fiscal year. But, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie disagrees. He told reporters, “There’s no budget deal,” after Hochul’s … [Read more...]
CHRIC, Jamestown Receive $1.7 Million Total To Rehab Vacant Apartments
CHRIC and the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $1.3 million to rehabilitate vacant apartments. The funding is through New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The Vacant Rental Program was created as part of the 2025 State Budget … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Sixth Emergency Budget Extender
The New York State Legislature passed a sixth emergency budget extender Wednesday to keep state government open through April 27. The temporary measure authorizes $12.7 billion in spending, providing funds for state employee paychecks. The … [Read more...]
State Legislators Calling For Increase In Highway Aid
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are calling for increased highway aid in the state budget to protect local roads and infrastructure. The state representatives, local highway superintendents and municipal leaders are … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Agreement Between City, Ramsay Agriculture
Jamestown City Council will review a master project agreement between the City and Ramsay Agriculture at their work session tonight. Ramsay Agriculture, located at 40 Winsor Street and at 65 River Street, is in the process of constructing … [Read more...]
Sales Tax Revenues Increase 6.27% In 2025 For City Of Jamestown
Sales tax revenues increased by 6.27% for 2025 in the City of Jamestown. The City received $8,958,708 last year compared with $8,429,794 in 2024. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund says this was good news, “It's always a gamble. You know, in the … [Read more...]
COI, STEL, YWCA Jamestown Receiving Additional Funding Toward Housing
Three local organizations will receive funding to help people who are experiencing homelessness remain stably housed. $63 million in grants awarded through the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) are going to 130 supportive housing … [Read more...]
State Budget Proposes Allocating $1.6 Million To Jamestown In Temporary Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is being allocated nearly $1.6 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2027 State Budget. Hochul announced the State will allocate an additional $150 million in financial assistance for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – February 12, 2026
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed 2026-27 State Budget. … [Read more...]
