The Jamestown Parks Department is ramping up its recreation programs for the summer. Parks Manager Dan Stone said several meetings and sign-up dates have been scheduled for those interested in the city's sports leagues, including the City Rec … [Read more...]
Total Deaths in WNY See 11% Increase During Pandemic, Chautauqua County Up Over 16%
JAMESTOWN - The total number of deaths reported in Western New York during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 were noticeably higher than other recent years, according to data acquired by WRFA from the State Health Department. The data also … [Read more...]
NYS Not Enforcing Booster Mandate for Healthcare Workers
State officials said New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages. ABC News reports Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to a troubling rise in breakthrough … [Read more...]
COI Receives $2.49 Million for Women’s Homeless Shelter in Jamestown
Chautauqua Opportunities has been awarded $2.49 million for a homeless shelter for women in Jamestown. The award is part of $17.3 million in state funding announced by Governor Kathy Hochul that will provide emergency and permanent supportive … [Read more...]
Gerace Office Building to Reopen Tuesday Following Closure Due to Electrical Malfunction
The Gerace Office Building in Mayville will reopen today after an electrical malfunction caused it to close last Thursday and Friday. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said county staff worked to remedy the situation over the weekend and the … [Read more...]
County Planning Department Develops Solar Decommissioning Template for Municipalities
The Chautauqua County Planning and Development department has developed a solar decommissioning template for municipalities. The template gives recommendations for developing and, or, updating local municipal laws specific to decommissioning … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Providing Guidance to Prevent Conflicts Between People and Coyotes
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is providing guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "This is the time of year when New York's resident coyotes breed and set up … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2021 Public Safety Annual Report – February 17, 2022
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented the 2021 Annual Public Safety report to Jamestown City Council on Monday, February 14, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Small Business Program Presentation – February 17, 2022
Several downtown restaurateurs spoke about their experiences with the Pandemic to Jamestown City Council this week. We'll hear their comments and a presentation by Director of Development Crystal Surdyk about small business assistance programs being … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – February 17, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed talks about inflation and the Russia-Ukraine situation in his weekly media call. … [Read more...]
