The New York State Legislature passed a $237 billion dollar budget Saturday, two weeks after the 2024-25 budget was due. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement saying, "This budget agreement represents the most significant improvement in housing … [Read more...]
Jamestown Calling on NYS To Increase Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is calling on New York State to increase municipal aid. A resolution has been reviewed by City Council requesting that the state legislature raise AIM funding, which has remain unchanged for the last 15 years. Mayor Kim … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s 2024 Budget May Have Between a $1.5 and $2.5 Million Shortfall
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...]
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Change How Proceeds From County Tax Auction Handled
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is causing concerns over how proceeds from county tax auctions will be handled. On May 25, the Court ruled that state and local governments cannot seize and sell the homes of people with unpaid property taxes and keep … [Read more...]
NYCOM Not On Board With Hochul’s Housing Compact
The New York Conference of Mayors isn't on board with Governor Hochul's housing proposal in her state budget. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said while NYCOM agrees there is a huge need for new housing across the state, they're not supportive of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist on NYCOM Legislative Agenda – January 12, 2023
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist goes over the 2023 State Legislative agenda for the New York Conference of Mayors. … [Read more...]
Water, Infrastructure Funding, Increased State Aid, Public Safety on NYCOM’s 2023 Agenda
Dedicated funding for water and sewer infrastructure; increased state aid, increased highway aid, and public safety considerations in bail determinations are part of the New York Conference of Mayors' legislative agenda for 2023. Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Issues Vetoes to 2023 Budget, Restoring Cuts, Reducing Sales Tax Revenue
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued four vetoes on the 2023 city budget that would restore $15,100 in cuts by Council and reduce the sales tax revenue increase Council had passed. Sundquist cited a slowed increase in sales tax revenues for … [Read more...]
Mayors and County Executives Across New York Call for Federal Assistance to Help Cover Shortfalls Caused by COVID-19
Community leaders across New York - including Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist - are urging that the next federal stimulus bill include funding that will flow directly to the communities that have been devastated by the repercussions of the novel … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi March 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2017 winter meeting for the New York Conference of Mayors, including details on … [Read more...]
