Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the state plans to increase efforts in supporting treatments for people with mental illnesses. Funding for this effort comes from $1 billion dollars approved in the 2024 State Budget for mental health … [Read more...]
Additional Child Care Spots Becoming Available at JCC
Jamestown Community College has been awarded funding to increase the number of spots available at its campus child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of 200 more spots at 12 high-demand SUNY campus child care centers. … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Report Warns of State’s Fiscal Outlook Being In Decline
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of the State's fiscal outlook being in decline. In a report released by the State Comptroller's Office, DiNapoli said the 2023-24 budget plan shows looming gaps cumulatively totaling $36.4 billion through … [Read more...]
JCC’s Proposed $30.3 Million Multi-Sport Athletic Complex To Come Before County Planning Board
A proposed $30.3 million multi-sport athletic complex project at Jamestown Community College will be going before the County Planning Board. The Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved sending the proposed project before … [Read more...]
Civil Service Exam Application Fees Waived Through December 2025
Civil service exam application fees have been waived for all New York State civil service exams now through December 2025. The removal of fees for all State exams was one of several actions included in the State's 2024 Budget. Department of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – May 11, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with State Senator George Borrello about his reaction to the 2024 State Budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – May 11, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Assemblyman Andy Goodell about the recently passed 2024 State Budget and his legislative agenda for the remainder of the session. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ 2023-24 Budget Heads to Voters For Approval
The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 16. The budget has no tax levy increase and a 16.5% increase in State Foundation Aid. Because the … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Sees Victories in State Budget Despite Concerns Over Minimum Wage Increase
While there's concern over the increase in minimum wage, the New York Farm Bureau sees some victories in the 2024 State Budget approved Tuesday. Starting January 1, 2024, minimum wage will increase to $16 in New York City and the counties of … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes New York State Budget a Month and Day Late
After a month and a day late, New York State finally has a 2024 budget. The State Legislature finished passing budget bills late Tuesday night for the $229 billion spending plan. Governor Kathy Hochul was successful in getting changes to bail … [Read more...]
