The number of people unhoused in Chautauqua County rose dramatically following the end of the housing eviction moratorium that was in place in New York State as part of COVID-19 relief. Chautauqua County’s Department of Mental Hygiene and Social … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Employee Arrested For Stealing Welfare Benefits
A Chautauqua County employee has been indicted by a Grand Jury for stealing welfare funds. A Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted 38-year old Amber Tibbetts of Jamestown with six counts of 1st Degree Tampering with Public Records, four counts of … [Read more...]
County Looking For Individuals, Families To Become Foster Parents
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is holding an informational session for compassionate individuals and families looking to become foster parents. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Lease Agreement To Relocate South County Departments To Former Lynn Building
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a lease agreement authorizing Chautauqua County Government to relocate its South County operations to the Lynn Building in downtown Jamestown. The 10-year lease agreement with 310-322 East Third … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Looking To Consolidate Jamestown Locations
Chautauqua County is looking move county services from three separate buildings downtown into former Lynn Building on the corner of East Third Street and Prendergast Avenue. The Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee heard a presentation from … [Read more...]
Youth Programs, Youth Sports Grant Applications Due July 9
The deadline to apply for youth programs and sports funding is this Thursday, July 9. Funding for youth programs is being provided by the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and administered through the Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
‘Real’ Game Of Life Resource Fair For Youth Set For April 8
Area youth will have the opportunity discover resources and support as they enter adulthood as part of The “Real” Game of Life Resource Fair. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, in collaboration with Gustavus … [Read more...]
Informational Session To Be Held Jan. 15 For Those Interested In Becoming Foster Parents
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is hosting an informational session for compassionate individuals and families seeking to become foster parents. The Department will host an informational session beginning at … [Read more...]
County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed
Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
