ALBANY - Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell released a complement plan to the “Restarting New York” regional plan that was put out last week. The two put out a schedule for reopening business sectors based on their inherent risk … [Read more...]
Hospitals in 35 Counties, Including Chautauqua, Permitted to Perform Elective Surgeries
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that 35 New York counties - including Chautauqua and Cattaraugus - have been approved to resume elective outpatient treatments. Erie County was not on the list due to the growing number of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rep. Tom Reed – April 28, 2020 Conference Call
WRFARadio · Rep. Tom Reed - April 28, 2020 Conference Call AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on April 28 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who provides an update on the coronavirus situation with regional media. … [Read more...]
Cuomo Outlines 12-Point Plan for Reopening Economy
SYRACUSE - Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered more details Tuesday on how regions of New York will be able to reopen. Cuomo held his daily coronavirus task force briefing in Syracuse as statewide cases and hospitalizations from COVID-19 continued to … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Federal Assistance for Local Governments Struggling During COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) said on Tuesday he's confident that the next phase of COVID-19 stimulus money coming out of Washington will include aid for local governments. Because of the economic shutdown created by efforts … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says State Will Work to Address Glut in Dairy Market and Shortages at Food Banks
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative Monday intended to stop the wasteful dumping of milk by state dairy farmers who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, … [Read more...]
Sundquist to Host Virtual Town Hall Meetings on Wednesday and Thursday
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist will be holding two virtual town hall meetings this week. According to the mayor's office, Sundquist will be holding both a tele-town hall at noon on April 29 and a Facebook Live town hall at 5 p.m. on April … [Read more...]
NY Counties Urge Congress to Include Local Government Aid in Phase 4 of COVID-19 Stimulus
ALBANY - The New York State Division of Budget said in a recent report that shortfalls resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic could result in cuts of up to 50 percent in aid to local governments. In response to the report, the New York State … [Read more...]
Two Local Heath Centers to Receive Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON - The Chautauqua Center and the Southern Tier Community Health Network (AKA Universal Primary Care) are set to receive $2.23 million and $1.76 million respectively as part of the a round of funding administered by the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools’ Food Services Thanks Local Community for Donations
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools' Food Service Department has been hard as work distributing over 88,000 meals since school buildings closed in March. School officials announced on Monday that the local community has noticed their hard work … [Read more...]
