JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown resident who was making plans to run for mayor of Jamestown says he’s withdrawing from the race. Retired JCC professor David George informed WRFA of his decision on Wednesday afternoon, saying he’s been unable to find the … [Read more...]
City Resident Gathering Signatures to Get Name on Ballot for 2015 Mayoral Election
JAMESTOWN - The man who wants to be the next mayor of Jamestown has been busy circulating a special petition this week in order to get his name on the ballet for November. Jamestown resident and retired Jamestown Community College political … [Read more...]
2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Now Underway in Jamestown, NY
JAMESTOWN - What could be the busiest weekend of the year for downtown Jamestown is ready to get underway. The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts Thursday and will continue through Sunday with dozens of events and activities directly – and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Council Approves Grant Application for Micro Brewery Development, Train Excursion Study
JAMESTOWN, NY - The Jamestown City Council has given its approval for the application of three different grants from New York State to help with downtown economic development. In addition to approving a grant application to help pay for … [Read more...]
City Resident to Challenge Teresi in November General Election
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown resident and retired JCC professor David George tells WRFA he will be running for Mayor against Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi. George tells WRFA he is in the process of circulating a petition to establish an independent party - … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, July 2015 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, July 16 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi for his monthly interview on Community Matters. This month, the mayor discusses west end development, road construction and … [Read more...]
Teresi Thanks Motorists for Patience During Road Construction Season
JAMESTOWN - With a large number of road and related infrastructure projects currently underway in the city, motorists are sure to see some delay in their commute from one side of town to the other. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi says that while no one … [Read more...]
City Officials Discuss Possible Excursion Train Service Between Jamestown and Buffalo
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi say passenger train service could once again return to the city. On Monday night, Teresi updated the Jamestown City Council on the steps that would be required to bring an excursion train service into the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Teresi Faces No Opposition in Bid for Fifth Consecutive Term
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will be running unopposed for the second time in a row. The Chautauqua county Board of Elections is reporting that the Jamestown Democrat is the only person to file a petition to run for mayor. If elected, it will … [Read more...]
Local Officials and Business Owners Fly to Pittsburgh to Highlight Sun Air Express Service
JAMESTOWN - A number of city officials and local business representatives are heading to Pittsburgh today in an effort to highlight the ease of air travel between Jamestown and the steel city. The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce and the … [Read more...]
