Jamestown City Council has approved a $40.15 million 2024 budget that includes no tax increase. Council unanimously approved 15 amendments that included eliminating the purchase of an unmarked police vehicle for $41,870, reducing a sidewalk repair … [Read more...]
City Council Considering Raising Income Level For Senior Citizen Tax Rebate Program
Jamestown City Council is looking at raising the income level for the senior citizen tax rebate program in the city. Council member at large Jeff Russell said residents who are age 65 or older who make less than $19,000 can currently receive an … [Read more...]
City Council Looking At Raising Aged Exemption for Property Taxes
Jamestown City Council is looking at raising the Aged Exemption for property taxes in the City. Assessor Lisa Volpe, presenting to the Finance Committee, said to qualify for the Aged Exemption, you have to be over the age of 65, have owned your … [Read more...]
Social Security Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023
Social Security benefits will increase 8.7% in 2023. The Social Security Administration announced that the 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for Reform of Medicare, Social Security to Prevent Insolvency
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is again ringing the alarm bell about the unsustainable of both Social Security and Medicare. During this week’s conference call with regional media, Reed pointed to the most recent report from the … [Read more...]
Local Congressman Says Trump Budget Forces Discussion About Spending Priorities in Washington
WASHINGTON - The poor and the disabled are big losers in President Donald Trump's $4.1 trillion budget proposal, while the Pentagon is a big winner. The president's plan for the budget year beginning Oct. 1 was delivered to Congress on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
AARP Members Urge Plumb to ‘Take a Stand’ to Protect Social Security Benefits
CORNING - Candidate for Congress, U.S. Navy Captain John Plumb (D-Lakewood), has accepted nearly 1,000 petitions from AARP on behalf of their members. The petitions were signed by residents of New York’s 23rd district, urging candidates to “Take a … [Read more...]
Reed Lays Out Ways and Means Agenda for 2015
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in the House says he’ll be focusing on three major efforts during the current session that he says will protect taxpayers. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning), who has a seat on the House Ways and … [Read more...]
Reed Cosponsors Amendment that Impacts Social Security Disability Insurance
WASHINGTON - Area congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced this week that he will be supporting legislation that he says will help to protect social security. Currently, social Security has two components, the disability insurance (SSDI) program … [Read more...]
