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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Health Department Reports Four COVID-19 Related Deaths, 42 New Cases for Monday

February 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department says there were four new COVID-19-related deaths in the county for Monday. As a result, the overall number of COVID-19 related deaths is now at 111. According to the county health department’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, coronavirus, COVID-19

Cuomo: Local Officials Can Open Up Vaccinations to Restaurant Workers, Other Groups

February 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that local elected officials can now decide whether to open up vaccinations to restaurant workers, taxi and ride sharing drivers and those within the disabled community. The announcement came after news … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccination

National Comedy Center Executive Director to Meet with City Council to Discuss Ward 3 Polling Site

February 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The executive director of the National Comedy Center will be meeting with city officials next week to further discuss the issue involving using the NCC's gift shop as a polling site on election day. Executive Director Journey Gunderson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Gateway Train Station, Jamestown City Council, Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center, New York State Board of Elections

Mayor Sundquist Tests Positive for COVID-19

February 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist reported Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Here's the statement he released Tuesday morning: “Yesterday morning I woke up with a fever and cough and immediately scheduled a rapid test. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Eddie Sundquist

County Reports Four New Deaths, 182 New Cases for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

February 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department says there were four new COVID-19-related deaths in the county for over the weekend. As a result, the overall number of COVID-19 related deaths is now at 107. According to the county health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, coronavirus, COVID-19

City Council President Suggests Alternative Locations for Ward 3 Polling Site

February 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - It appears the Chautauqua County Board of Elections (BOE) will be looking at a couple of alternative locations for a polling site in downtown Jamestown. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, county election commissioners … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2021 Election, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jeffrey Russell, Marie Carrubba, National Comedy Center, New York State Board of Elections, Norman Green, Tony Dolce, Vickye James

Office for Aging Services Director Urges Seniors Seeking COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments to Please be Patient

February 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MEDIA RELEASE FROM CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE MAYVILLE - Although adults aged 65 and up are a part of the 7.1 million residents in New York State who are eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine, many of these folks need assistance to navigate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Mary Ann Spanos, PJ Wendel

Health Department Reports 61 New COVID Cases, No Deaths Reported for Thursday, Jan. 28

February 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department says there were no new COVID-19 related deaths for Thursday, and the number of known active cases in the county was basically unchanged from the previous day. According to the  county health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absolute Care, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab, coronavirus, COVID-19, Heritage Green, Heritage Village

New York Attorney General Finds State Health Department Under-Reported COVID-19 Deaths at Nursing Homes

January 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - New York Attorney General Letitia James released a searing report Thursday that found the New York State Department of Health under-reported nursing home deaths related to the coronavirus by as much as 50 percent. The report follows a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, George Borrello, Howard Zucker, Letitia James, New York State Department of Health

County Reports Six New COVID-19-Related Deaths for Wednesday, Jan. 27

January 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The number of COVID-19 deaths in Chautauqua County has now surpassed 100 since the start of the pandemic. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department's COVID-19 dashboard, there were 6 new COVID-19 related deaths reported for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, coronavirus, COVID-19

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