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...]
Shannon Barnhart Appointed Manager of Chautauqua County Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of Shannon Barnhart as the new Manager of Airports for Chautauqua County. Barnhart replaces former director Ron Almeter. Wendel discussed his efforts to hire a full-time … [Read more...]
Residential Flooding Issues Raised at BPU Board Meeting
Basement flooding and sewage back-up concerns on Jamestown's west side following last week's thaw and rain were brought up to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities at its monthly meeting. Ward Four Councilmember and former BPU board member Marie … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Vote to Create Two Management Positions, Wendel to Deliver State of the County Address
The Chautauqua County Legislature will consider creating two new management positions at its monthly voting session. Two local laws to amend the Management Salary Plan would create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Legislation For Provisional Licenses to Grow Recreational Marijuana
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will allow state-licensed hemp growers to apply for provisional licenses to begin cultivating recreational marijuana. The legislation created a Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator license. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Ramping Up Summer Rec Programs
The Jamestown Parks Department is ramping up its recreation programs for the summer. Parks Manager Dan Stone said several meetings and sign-up dates have been scheduled for those interested in the city's sports leagues, including the City Rec … [Read more...]
Total Deaths in WNY See 11% Increase During Pandemic, Chautauqua County Up Over 16%
JAMESTOWN - The total number of deaths reported in Western New York during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 were noticeably higher than other recent years, according to data acquired by WRFA from the State Health Department. The data also … [Read more...]
NYS Not Enforcing Booster Mandate for Healthcare Workers
State officials said New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages. ABC News reports Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to a troubling rise in breakthrough … [Read more...]
COI Receives $2.49 Million for Women’s Homeless Shelter in Jamestown
Chautauqua Opportunities has been awarded $2.49 million for a homeless shelter for women in Jamestown. The award is part of $17.3 million in state funding announced by Governor Kathy Hochul that will provide emergency and permanent supportive … [Read more...]
Gerace Office Building to Reopen Tuesday Following Closure Due to Electrical Malfunction
The Gerace Office Building in Mayville will reopen today after an electrical malfunction caused it to close last Thursday and Friday. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said county staff worked to remedy the situation over the weekend and the … [Read more...]
