Chautauqua County has released its first weekly report of COVID-19 cases. The report is only for Sunday, September 26th through Saturday, October 2nd. Four deaths and 579 new cases were reported for that time period. 212 of those cases were located … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office to Provide Update on Discovery of Human Remains in Portland Last Week
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will be providing an update this morning on the discovery of human remains in Portland last month. A hiker on the Chautauqua Rails to Trails path in Portland was searching for her lost keys when police say … [Read more...]
NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics Votes to Have Independent Investigation of Itself
New York State’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, is launching a probe into its own body. The Commission will hire outside lawyers to investigate the approval of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $5.1 million book deal. JCOPE’s Chair … [Read more...]
NYS SNAP Recipients May Now Use Benefits for Prepared or Hot Food
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation establishing a statewide Restaurant Meals Program as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The legislation mandates the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
Senator Gillibrand Praising U.S. Postal Service Pilot Banking Program
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is praising the announcement from the U.S. Postal Service that they have launched a pilot program to offer customers financial services. USPS is testing the program at just four post offices on the East Coast. … [Read more...]
‘Learn The Sounds of Fire Safety’ Theme for Fire Prevention Week
The Falconer Fire Department is promoting the Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign is taking place now until October 9th, and works to educate everyone about simple actions they can take to keep … [Read more...]
Officials Unveil Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to Bring More Visitors, Activity To Waterway
Local officials unveiled the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to bring more visitors to the Jamestown Riverwalk and Chadakoin River Tuesday night. The plan was funded by Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development … [Read more...]
Two South County Businesses Awarded $1.25 Million For Upgrades
Two south county businesses will receive a combined $1.25 million dollars in funding through the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation and the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The funding comes through the State's Office … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Expand Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate to Adult Care, Home Health
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to expand the healthcare worker vaccine mandate to areas like adult care facilities and home health agencies. Employees who work for long term home health care programs, AIDS home care programs, hospice … [Read more...]
$373 Million in HEAP Monies Now Available for NYS Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application process for $373 million in Heating Energy Assistance Program monies is now open in New York State. The funds are for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their … [Read more...]
