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Street Construction Projects Are Underway In Jamestown

May 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The spring season means construction season has started in Western New York. Jamestown Acting Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer says there are a number of road reconstruction projects scheduled to take place in Jamestown. He said these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Mark Roetzer, New York State CHIPS

City Council To Review Annual Action Plan After Tabling It In Committee

May 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members will again review the City’s Annual Action plan after tabling it at the previous work session. Finance Committee Chair Doug Scotchmer said the committee tabled it in order for the City to provide dollar amounts for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association, City Council Public Safety Committee, Community Development Block Grant, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Doug Scotchmer, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, New York State CHIPS

State Legislators Calling For Increase In Highway Aid

March 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, David Babcock, George Borrello, New York State Budget, New York State CHIPS, town of Westfield

Gov. Hochul Proposes Record $260 Billion State Budget

January 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child and Dependent Care Credit, child care assistance, Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, EBT Cards, Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State CHIPS, Nourish NY, NY PLATES, Pave Our Potholes Program, State Foundation Aid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, universal free school meals, Universal Pre-Kindergarten

Electric Rates, Road Salt Driving Costs For Public Works, Parks

October 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Increases in electric rates and the cost of road salt are affecting the Jamestown Departments of Public Works and Parks’ budgets. Interim Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer shared with City Council that the departments are facing a 9.75% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Mark Roetzer, New York State CHIPS, New York State Public Service Commission, Parks

$254 Billion NYS Budget Passed

May 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York state budget has finally passed. State lawmakers wrapped up voting on the $254 billion state spending plan late Thursday night. In a series of nine bills, the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul agreed on a wide-ranging … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, child tax credit, George Borrello, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, Medicaid, New York State Budget, New York State CHIPS, New York State Legislature, NYS Free Breakfast and Lunch Program, smartphone ban, State Foundation Aid, Tom DiNapoli

City Council Amends 2024 Budget To Fix $1.59 Million Hole In CHIPS Line

December 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council approved several amendments to the 2024 budget, including fixing a $1.59 million hole in the CHIPS line. City Council Finance Chair and Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund said there were three budget amendments approved, “Some of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Bill Reynolds, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Dow Park, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jeff Russell, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, New York State CHIPS, Randy Daversa, Underground Railroad Tableau

Jamestown’s 2024 Budget May Have Between a $1.5 and $2.5 Million Shortfall

December 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown's 2024 budget may have between a $1.5 and $2.5 million shortfall. That's according to former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto, who has been reviewing the 2023 and 2024 budgets per the request of City Council Finance Chair and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, 2024 City Budget, Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Eddie Sundquist, Joe Bellitto, John Sellstrom, Kim Ecklund, New York Conference of Mayors, New York State CHIPS

The City of Jamestown Closes Out 2022 With A Nearly $1 Million Surplus

November 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 with nearly $1 million in surplus funds. Former Comptroller Joe Bellitto presented the unaudited 2022 year end financial summary to City Council at its work session Monday night. View City of Jamestown 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, New York State CHIPS, Riverwalk Illumination Project

City Council To Hear Proposal for Work on Springdale Avenue

August 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to do street work on Springdale Avenue at its work session tonight. The resolution stems for a petition from residents of the street that asks the City to make repairs to the street. It also follows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Finance Committee, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Mark Roetzer, New York State CHIPS, New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, Springdale Avenue

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