Originally broadcast June 5, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about several development projects taking place in the city. In addition, the mayor offers his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of pro … [Read more...]
City Throws Support Behind Abandonded Properties Neighborhood Relief Act of 2014
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials are throwing their support behind a proposed state law that would put pressure banks to provide information on delinquent and foreclosed properties. On Monday, the city council approved a resolution of support … [Read more...]
Teresi Announces 2014 Road and Infrastructure Schedule
JAMESTOWN - With warmer weather finally here, local highway departments will begin the 2014 road and street construction season. In the city of Jamestown, a total of 90 infrastructure and facility improvement by the city public works department are … [Read more...]
Larson Tapped as Second Jamestown City Judge
JAMESTOWN - Long-time local attorney Fred Larson will become the second city judge of Jamestown. Mayor Sam Teresi announced Larson as his selection during Monday’s Jamestown City Council voting session, saying that considering there were a number … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on CDBG, HOME Programs Scheduled for Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will be hosting a public hearing later today involving the allocation of federal housing and community development funding. The hearing will specifically focus the city’s action plan for Community Development Block … [Read more...]
Public Hearings on Street Abandonments Highlight City Council Agenda
JAMESTOWN - In addition to the mayor’s Monday night public hearing on CDBG and HOME funding, the Jamestown City Council will also host two public hearings on street abandonment projects. The first hearing, which begins at 7:20 p.m. – will focus on … [Read more...]
Teresi Still Weighing Options for New City Court Judge
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says he’s still weighing his options when it comes to appointing a second city judge. On Monday, a report by the Post-Journal had said that current part-time city judge George Panebianco will not seek the recently … [Read more...]
City Attorney Possible Candidate as Second Full-Time City Court Judge
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown's current city attorney could be leaving her post to serve as the city's second full-time judge. WRFA has learned from a source that wishes to remain anonymous that the Marilyn Fiore-Lehman, who currently serves as … [Read more...]
City will be Reviewed State Financial Restructuring Board
JAMESTOWN - New York state will be sending help to Jamestown city hall to help the city find new ways to save money and make government more efficient. According to a report in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, Mayor Sam Teresi announced Monday … [Read more...]
Second Full-Time Judge Added to City Court
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown will have another full-time judge and courtroom on April 1. On Friday, City Court Judge John LaMancuso, Administrative Judge for the 8th Judicial District Paula Feroleto and Mayor Sam Teresi made the announcement … [Read more...]
