ALBANY – A group of breakaway Democrats will stick with Republicans who control the state Senate, continuing a coalition that has helped to keep the GOP in charge of the 63-member chamber despite their showing in the November elections. The … [Read more...]
Governor Expected to Visit City Next Week, Likely Tied to Major Economic Development Announcement
JAMESTOWN - There may be some major news involving economic development for downtown Jamestown next week. Governor Andrew Cuomo has made stops in five different cities across the state this week to announce $10 million in economic development … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell Discusses the 2016 Legislative Session
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 23, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample invites NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell into the studio for an hour-long conversation on the New York State legislative session, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: April 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 7, 2016 Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi talks with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample about the 2016-17 New York State budget and its impact on the city of Jamestown. Teresi … [Read more...]
State’s STAR Rebate Program to Undergo Major Change
ALBANY - New homeowners in New York State will receive a rebate check for a portion of their school-property taxes instead of receiving it as an upfront savings in their tax bill. Under guidelines included in the new state budget approved last … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tim Mains Discusses JPS Budget And Standardized Testing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 31, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample provides a recap of the 2016-17 Jamestown Public Schools budget process, featuring comments from superintendent Tim Mains. Mains … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement Hours Before Deadline
ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]
Deadline for On-Time State Budget is Thursday
ALBANY - Today is the final day for lawmakers in Albany to consider and approve a state budget before the April 1 deadline. Negotiations between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of both the Assembly and Senate will spill into today as lawmakers … [Read more...]
As Leaders Finalize State Budget, Teresi Says Assembly Version Would Benefit Jamestown the Most
ALBANY - There’s just a couple of days remaining for lawmakers in Albany to agree on and finalize an on-time state budget. April 1 is the deadline for the 2016-17 state budget. This week the process is focused on Assembly leader Carl Heastie and … [Read more...]
Patriotic Millionaires Announce Support of Closing Carried Interest Loophole
ALBANY - A group of millionaires is on board with higher taxes on the rich. Patriotic Millionaires, a group of self-described high-net-worth Americans, is backing a proposal in Albany that would close the so-called carried interest … [Read more...]
