Chautauqua County is recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week. Local officials and the CHQ Together We Can Coalition gathered in Dunkirk Monday to raise awareness about overdose prevention and recovery services. Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
Extreme Heat Leads To Cooling Centers Opening In Chautauqua County
A prolonged period of heat and humidity is underway this week in New York State, including Chautauqua County. A combination of high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to heat index values or “feel-like” temperatures in the upper … [Read more...]
Events and Initiatives Planned for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is spearheading a range of events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. This year's theme is "Where to Start," which aims to inspire community … [Read more...]
County Legislators Concerned Over Conditions of Jamestown Municipal Building
Concerns over the condition of the Jamestown Municipal Building are being raised by County Legislators. Legislator Dan Pavlock said he couldn’t support a one-year lease renewal with the City of Jamestown for office space for the Department of … [Read more...]
Health Alert Issued in Chautauqua County After Spike in Suspected Drug Overdose Deaths
Chautauqua County officials are issuing a health alert after a spike in suspected overdose deaths. The Chautauqua County Health Department, the Department of Mental Hygiene, Jamestown Police Department, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts Grant to Get COVID, Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Out To Underserved Community
Chautauqua County Legislators have approved accepting a grant to help get people vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, shingles, and pneumonia. The $286,500 grant from the U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and … [Read more...]
Free Screening of ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ at JCC Tonight
A screening of "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" will be shown at Jamestown Community College tonight as part of National Suicide Prevention Month. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is collaborating with The Resource Center, … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Receives $1 Million Grant for Chautauqua Tapestry Program
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is receiving a $1 million grant for its Chautauqua Tapestry program. The funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is part of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health … [Read more...]
Spring Street Parking Ramp Users Call For More Safety Measures From City
Spring Street Parking Ramp users are requesting the City of Jamestown increase safety measures after recent issues of vandalism. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene employees attended both the Public Safety Committee and City Council … [Read more...]
The County Finance Department Is Reorganizing to Become More Streamlined
The Chautauqua County Finance Department is going through a reorganization process to become more streamlined. County Executive PJ Wendel said the idea for the reorganization came out of a discussion with former legislator Chuck Nazzaro who worked … [Read more...]