New York State lawmakers have come to an agreement on a $254 billion State Budget. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deal Monday night. The budget includes a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools and a middle-class tax cut. Hochul … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $115.8 Million 2025-26 Budget
The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Molitor – January 30, 2025
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor took office on January 1, 2025. He shares how his first few weeks in office have gone as well as his thoughts on the proposed New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 30, 2025
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget and discusses goals for this legislative session. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Hochul’s Budget ‘Unsustainable’
State Senator George Borrello is calling Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal “unsustainable” Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $252 billion state budget that Borrello says has increased from $175 billion, or about a 45% increase, in the … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Molitor Expresses Concern Over State Spending, Finds Common Ground
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is expressing concern about state spending while finding some common ground with other initiatives proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Molitor, who took office representing the 150th State Assembly District on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 23, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss the State Budget and State of the State; the Jamestown Airport, immigration, and more. … [Read more...]
County Youth Bureau Seeking Proposals For Youth Team Sports
The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau is seeking proposals for youth team sports grants. The New York State budget includes funding to support youth team sports programs for underserved youth under the age of 18. The Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed For New Brooks Hospital Project In Fredonia
New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. State Senator George Borrello, in a press release, called it a "historic moment" for residents in the northern part of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – May 16, 2024
State Senator George Borrello discusses his thoughts on the recently passed state budget and more. … [Read more...]
