Jamestown Police are asking for the public's help in locating the people driving a stolen car who fled a traffic stop. JPD said officers stopped a car with two men inside around 1:40 Thursday afternoon on West Sixth and Clinton Streets, but the … [Read more...]
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Hochul Announces Creation of Cyber Security Operations Center
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced formation of a Joint Security Operations Center to oversee cyber security across the state. The center, which will be based in Brooklyn, will serve as the nerve center for joint local, state and federal cyber … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Announces Free Kids Admission for ‘Family Field Trips’
New York State kids can visit the National Comedy Center for free now through spring break. The NCC announced “Family Field Trips” where children and teens age 17 and under will be admitted for free with an accompanying adult paying admission now … [Read more...]
County Distributing COVID-19 Tests in Mayville on Sunday
The County will be distributing free COVID-19 tests this Sunday in Mayville. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Office of Emergency Services are holding a drive-thru event to distribute the free COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits from 1 to … [Read more...]
Deadline for Seniors to Apply for Enhanced STAR Exemption March 1
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding seniors that the deadline to apply for the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1. To be eligible for the 2022 Enhanced STAR property tax exemption, seniors must: - … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Announces New Director for Dunkirk Clinic
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has announced a new director for its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Dunkirk. Tamie Gates Coleman has worked for Chautauqua County since 2006 and joined the Department of Mental … [Read more...]
Russia Attacks Ukraine
Explosions and military assaults were reported across Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an attack on the country early Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the public to remain calm while declaring … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says County’s Comeback Strong in State of County Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said in his annual State of the County address that the county's comeback has been far greater than its setback. Wendel said the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021 continued to be a challenge for the county, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Creates New Management Positions, Accepts $2M Lead Hazard Control Grant
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved creating two new management positions at its voting session. Two local laws amended the Management Salary Plan to create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a Director of … [Read more...]
New COVID-19 Cases Continue Downward Trend
Reports of new COVID-19 cases continued their downward trend in Chautauqua County, with 253 new cases reported for February 13 through 19. However, 5 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 320. The … [Read more...]
