The acceleration of COVID-19 cases in New York State has resulted in High School Regents exams being canceled for January 2022. State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa made the announcement Tuesday, saying no decisions have been made regarding the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Physician Dr. Berke: ‘We’re At War’ with COVID-19
County Physician Dr. Robert Berke stated "We're at war" with COVID-19 in a video posted on the County Health Department's Facebook page Monday. Dr. Berke, who has served as a public health officer in Canada, Africa, Thailand, and here in the … [Read more...]
County Government Offering Free Masks to Houses of Worship
Houses of worship in Chautauqua County can get free cloth masks to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Chautauqua County government will arrange for pick up or delivery of these free masks for any place of worship in … [Read more...]
Redevelopment of former Welch Building in Westfield Moved Another Step Forward
The former Welch Administration Building redevelopment project in the village of Westfield has moved another step forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board approved a PILOT and tax lease incentives for adaptive re-use of … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Warns LabQ Diagnostic to Stop Falsely Advertising COVID-19 Test Result Times
State Attorney General Letitia James sent a warning letter to LabQ Diagnostics for falsely advertising COVID-19 test result times. The letter came after the AG's office learned some consumers have waited over 96 hours for test results, even though … [Read more...]
NYS To Provide $65 Million to Counties to Enforce Mask Mandate
New York state will provide $65 million to counties to help efforts to enforce the state’s mask mandate that is place until at least January 15. This announcement comes after many county leaders, who publicly said they supported the mask mandate, … [Read more...]
Trump Sues NYS Attorney General Letitia James in Attempt to Halt, Limit Investigations
Former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization have sued New York Attorney General Letitia James, asking for a federal court to halt or limit her office's ongoing investigations. CNN reports the lawsuit, which comes on the heels of … [Read more...]
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley as Interim Chancellor
The State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley as interim chancellor. Stanley will replace current Chancellor Jim Malatras who has submitted his resignation. Her term begins January 15, … [Read more...]
A Record Number of New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicaid Between 2008 and 2019
A record number of New Yorkers applied for the Medicaid program between 2008 and 2019. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office issued a report saying the increased enrollment has contributed to a steep decline in the number of New York residents … [Read more...]
NYS Division of Consumer Protection: Know Your Rights When Purchasing Gift Cards and Gift Certificates for the Holidays
Consumers are urged to know their rights when purchasing gift cards and gift certificates for the holiday season. The State Division of Consumer Protection issued a list of tips to help consumers understand the pitfalls surrounding gift cards in … [Read more...]
