State Assemblyman Andy Goodell wants more fiscal restraint in the state budget than what Governor Hochul has proposed. Kathy Hochul presented her $277 billion spending plan Wednesday that increases spending by $5 billion over the current financial … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 23, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about extension of the South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District passed by the County Legislature, Amtrak, Brooks Memorial Hospital, and more. … [Read more...]
Future of Brooks Hospital Top Concern at Senator Borrello Town Hall
Concerns about the future of Brooks Memorial Hospital were a top issue from the over 40 people who turned out for a town hall meeting by State Senator George Borrello held Tuesday night in the city of Dunkirk. Assemblyman Andy Goodell also … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Feds to Reevaluate Pandemic Hospital Funding Formula, Release Funds ASAP
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal government to reevaluate Provider Relief Funding for Hospitals as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Schumer, at a press conference in Wyoming County Sunday, said the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua, Brooks Memorial Restricting Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Capacity Issues
UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown and Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk are among over 30 hospitals in New York State required to restrict elective surgeries and procedures starting this Friday. The increase in COVID-19 cases is causing the strain on … [Read more...]
Community Health Improvement Plan to Focus on Chronic Diseases, Women and Children Health, and Mental Health/Drug Addiction
MAYVILLE - In conjunction with the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Prevention Agenda, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) and the county's three hospitals have collaborated to complete the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Two Hospitalized Following Weekend Police Pursuit in North County
SILVER CREEK - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies have not released the name of a man who was arrested early Saturday morning following a vehicle pursuit in the north county. Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle on Rt. 5 and 20 in the town of … [Read more...]
Brooks Memorial, Lake Shore Hospitals to Affiliate with Kaleida Health
BUFFALO - A Dunkirk hospital has received support from the state that could lead to long-term stability for residents in the North County. On Friday Kaleida Health announced it will affiliate with Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk and is close … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Court Okays Loan for Lake Shore Hospital to Remain Open Through Feb. 3
BUFFALO - A north county hospital that was set to close its doors by the end of this month will now have enough money to stay open until at least its next appearance in bankruptcy court. That’s according to an article in the Buffalo News, which … [Read more...]
Three-Car Accident on Route 60 Claims One Life
POMFRET - A north county accident apparently caused by driving too fast on a slippery roadway has claimed the life of a woman from Australia. According to New York State Police in Fredonia, the three-vehicle crash took place Monday afternoon on … [Read more...]
