[UPDATE 12:30 p.m.] The name of the child who died in a house fire in Sherman Wednesday has been released. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Officers report 1-year old Watson Taylor perished in the fire at 157 West Main Street. Sherman Fire … [Read more...]
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Woman Dies in House Fire in Fredonia on Tuesday
A woman died in a house fire in the village of Fredonia Tuesday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Officials report Fredonia fire crews were called to 111 Center Street just before 6 a.m. Residents in the upstairs apartment were able to escape … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces #VaxForKids Campaign with Pediatric Hospitalizations On the Rise
With pediatric hospitalizations still on the rise, Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing a new campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among children five and older. Hochul said in a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday that 91% of 5 to 11 year olds … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Essentially Ending in New York State
Contact Tracing for positive COVID-19 cases is essentially ending in New York State. Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said at Tuesday's state briefing that Omicron's short incubation period gives a short period for intervention … [Read more...]
Housing Court Resumes January 21, Eviction Moratorium Ends January 15
Housing Court in the City of Jamestown is scheduled to resume hearing cases on Friday, January 21. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk told the City Council Housing Committee that Judge George Panebianco will be hearing 15 cases a week, which … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes Down Redistricting Maps
The New York State Legislature has voted down the redistricting maps sent to them by the Independent Redistricting Commission. WIVB reports the plans were submitted on January 3, and lawmakers voted on them on Monday. In the Senate, the maps … [Read more...]
NYS Offering Discounted Internet Service for Low-Income Families
New York State is offering a program that provides discounts toward internet services for low-income families. A multi-agency initiative led by the State Department of Public Service is encouraging eligible residents to sign up for the federal … [Read more...]
United Ways of Northern, Southern Chautauqua County Announce New Shared Position
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and United Way of Northern Chautauqua County have announced Lisa Sunday as their new Finance and Administration Manager. This will be a shared position between the two organizations. Lisa joined the … [Read more...]
Garbage Collection Concerns, Rules about BPU’s New Containers Discussed at City Council
Concerns about garbage collection and rules about the Board of Public Utilities' new garbage containers were discussed at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night. Dr. James Scarpino, speaking at privilege of the floor, expressed concern … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown to Distribute 500 COVID-19 Tests January 12 and 13
The City of Jamestown has 500 rapid COVID-19 tests kits from Chautauqua County that will be made available to residents at five sites this week. The test kits are from a New York Department of Homeland Security initiative. Each site will … [Read more...]
