MAYVILLE - The COVID-19 novel coronavirus has claimed its first life in Chautauqua County. On Monday afternoon the Chautauqua County Health Department reported that a male in his 80s who underwent testing and treatment for COVID-19 died in an Erie … [Read more...]
Cuomo Makes Plea for National Healthcare Workers to Assist NYC
NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday made an urgent appeal for medical volunteers amid a “staggering” number of COVID-19 novel coronavirus deaths. "As Governor of New York, I am asking health care professionals across the country, if you … [Read more...]
Despite Low Number of Confirmed Cases, COVID-19 is Likely Prevalent in County
MAYVILLE - The number of confirmed COVID-19 novel coronanvirus cases in Chautauqua County remains at seven after county health officials reported no new cases Sunday afternoon. According to the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human … [Read more...]
Sundquist Releases Statement After Health Commissioner Says County Will No Longer Give Location of COVID-19 Cases
JAMESTOWN - When the first three cases of COVID-19 were reported in Chautauqua County on Monday and Tuesday of last week, county health officials noted the locations where the individuals lived - which were Dunkirk, Silver Creek, and … [Read more...]
New York State Approaching 60,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
NEW YORK - New York State is closing in on 60,000 confirmed COVID-19 novel coronavirus cases, with the vast majority still coming out of the Downstate region of New York City and Long Island. According to Johns Hopkins University, as of Sunday … [Read more...]
Seven Cases Now Confirmed in Chautauqua County As of Saturday, March 28
Media Release from Chautauqua County Executive's Office / Department of Health [Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 3:43 p.m.] MAYVILLE - As of March 28, Chautauqua County has a total of seven (7) confirmed cases of COVID-19, with two (2) new positive … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Make Several Arrests Following Investigation into Thursday Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police arrested six people on various charges, including illegal gun possession and drug possession, following an investigation into a shooting incident that took place late Thursday morning on the city's north side. Police … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rep. Tom Reed – March 27, 2020 – $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Conference Call
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) Holds a Conference Call with region media on Friday afternoon, March 27, to give his thoughts about the passage of the $2.2 Trillion stimulus bill and also … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Thursday Morning Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - According to a media release, officers were called to the area of 707 Jefferson St. around 11:45 a.m. after receiving word that a man had been shot. An investigation found the victim had reportedly been shot during an argument in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel – COVID 19 Update: March 26, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the county's COVID-19 response efforts during an interview with WRFA's Jason Sample on Thursday, March 26, 2020. … [Read more...]
