JAMESTOWN - Supporters of the James Prendergast Library were among those on hand at Jamestown City Hall Monday night for a budget meeting between city and library officials. With the Jamestown City Council continuing to consider possible … [Read more...]
Library Officials to Appeal for Funding Restoration During Monday Night City Council Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be hosting another budget meeting Monday night at City Hall. During the meeting representatives from the James Prendergast Library will be on hand to make the case for no funding cuts from the city for … [Read more...]
City Resident Questions City Officials for Failing to Follow City Charter During Budget Process
JAMESTOWN - A city resident took Jamestown officials to task earlier this week for not following the rules of the city charter when it comes to dealing with the city budget. READ THE JAMESTOWN CITY CHARTER During Monday Night’s Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Teresi Clarifies Involvement with Distributing Campaign Literature Aimed at Two GOP City Council Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is clarifying his involvement in the distribution of a campaign mailer (shown at the end of this report) that took place last weekend focusing on two candidates for Jamestown City Council at-large and questing their … [Read more...]
Campaign Flyer Critical of City Council Candidates, Questions Their Loyalty to Jamestown
UPDATE [Nov. 7, 2017] - Teresi Clarifies Involvement with Distributing Campaign Literature Aimed at Two GOP City Council Candidates JAMESTOWN - The final weekend before the 2017 Local Election saw some increased excitement on social media as … [Read more...]
Council President Rabb says Officials Up to the Challenge When it Comes to City Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is continuing its review of the 2018 city budget. On Oct. 12 Mayor Sam Teresi presented a $35.7 million spending plan that included a 0.88 percent property tax increase and also a deficit of $947,000. Since … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Healthcare Buyout Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the new health insurance buyout program for Medicare eligible retirees. On Monday night the council voted unanimously to accept the $1.5 million in state grant funding to help pay for the voluntary … [Read more...]
Cuomo and Schumer Oppose Federal Tax Plan to Reduce or Eliminate SALT Deductions
CANANDAIGUA - Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Chuck Schumer launched a statewide push across congressional districts Monday to urge New York's delegation to stand up for the middle class and oppose the repeal or reduction of state and local tax … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi October 2017 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi the 2018 city budget proposal that he released and presented to the Jamestown City Council … [Read more...]
Tax Abatement Program Addressing Condemned, Dilapidated Properties Signed into Law
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has signed off on a new housing program that is designed to address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in the city. The program was first discussed in January at the request of city council woman Marie Carrubba. … [Read more...]
