Economy
Economy
2020 Brings Higher Labor Costs For Small Businesses
NEW YORK — Small business owners have plenty of changes to deal with as 2020 begins — higher labor costs for many companies, and some owners will discover that they have to comply with new …
Economy
Gas Prices Up Locally
JAMESTOWN – Gas prices in Jamestown are on the rise. AAA of Western and Central New York reports that the price for a regular gallon of gasoline has gone up three cents in the last …
Business
Reed Announces Grant To Further Local Development In Region
SALAMANCA – Congressman Tom Reed last week announced an investment award of $70,000 for the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board. Reed says the funds will support the development and implementation of a …
Business
Schumer Calls Cummins CEO In Attempt To Preserve Jamestown Plant
JAMESTOWN – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer recently called Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger to ensure that its workforce at the Jamestown Engine Plant is maintained in light of news that the company would be …
Economy
New Study: Opioid Crisis Cost US Economy $631B Over 4 Years
WASHINGTON – The opioid crisis cost the U.S. economy $631 billion from 2015 through last year — and it may keep getting more expensive, according to a study released Tuesday by the Society of Actuaries. …
Economy
Results Of Ripley Gateway Center Study To Be Announced
RIPLEY – Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello announced Wednesday that he and key project partners will be discussing the final results of the New York Gateway Center at Ripley Market Study and Concept Plan on Friday, …
Business
Economy Added 136,000 Jobs In September
WASHINGTON – American hiring is still strong amid signs the global economy is slowing. The United States added 136,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate was at 3.5 percent. That’s nearly a 50-year low. The …
Economy
Consumer Watch: Interest Rates Cut Again
WASHINGTON – For the second time in two months the Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates The impact on your wallet will depend on if you are looking to borrow money or increase your savings. …
Economy
Consumer Watch: Oil Prices Spike After Attack On Global Supply
WASHINTON – An attack on a major global supplier of oil is having a major impact on gas prices here at home. U.S. oil prices had their biggest spike in a decade following this weekend’s …
Economy
Jamestown Gas Prices Decline
JAMESTOWN – Gas prices in the Jamestown area have fallen. According to statistics from AAA and GasBuddy.com, Western New York’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped three cents to $2.71. In …
