MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - On May 18, New York State issued detailed guidelines for the reopening of Phase 1 businesses, which are required to be adhered to prior to reopening during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The state’s guidance, which … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sees Drop in Active Cases, Hospitalizations; WNY Region On Pace to Enter Phase 2 Next Week
BUFFALO - Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul said COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU numbers are trending downward across Western New York and as a result, the region is on track to reach Phase 2 next week. Meanwhile, both the total number of active COVID-19 … [Read more...]
County Sees 40% Increase in Coronavirus Cases During Past Week, Four Currently Hospitalized
MAYVILLE - The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County increased by over 40% during the past week and the number of active cases has doubled. According to information released by the county health department, there were a … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says Professional Sports Can Begin Training Camps in NY State
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that New York professional sports leagues will be able to begin training camps in state while following appropriate health protocols. The Governor also announced that campgrounds and RV Parks are now … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Jamestown School Budget will Be Monday, June 1
JAMESTOWN - The public hearing for the Jamestown Public Schools' 2020-21 proposed budget will be held remotely on Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. On May 19 the Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the $88.3 million budget that includes no property … [Read more...]
County Sees Three New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Including Two New Pediatric Cases
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County saw three new cases of COVID-19 reported for Thursday, including two more pediatric cases. The third new case involved a female in her 30s. The new cases brings the total case count in the county to 60, with 19 of them … [Read more...]
Cuomo: Summer School will Be Conducted Through Distance Learning
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that summer school will be conducted through distance learning this year to help reduce the risk of spread. Meal programs and child care services for essential employees will continue. The … [Read more...]
SMART Act Would Replace HEROES Act, Provide $500 Billion for State and Local Governments
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is supporting a separate COVID-19 phase 4 stimulus bill in the House known as that he says would distribute $500 billion in federal aid to state and local governments. The State and Municipal … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe Discusses 2020-21 Budget
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Brett Apthorpe Discusses 2020-21 Budget AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe joins us to discuss the impact COVID-19 has on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 21, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 21, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including the Phase 1 Reopening Effort. … [Read more...]
