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County Legislature Approves Creation of Management Salary Plans

December 27, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two local laws creating management salary plans. Human Resources Director Deb Makowski explained to the legislature that the two laws are to increase salary ranges, "Not salaries. So basically, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Legislature, Deborah Makowski, Elizabeth Rankin, Marty Proctor, Michael Faulk, New York State Department of Health, polio, Polio Vaccine

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lillian Ney – December 1, 2022

December 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Board of Health President Dr. Lillian Ney about recent changes at the County Health Department. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Health, Chautauqua County Health Department, Lillian Ney

County Health Board President Expresses Concern for County Health Dept. with Departure of Director

December 1, 2022 By WRFA 1 Comment

The Chautauqua County Board of Health President is expressing concern for the County Health Department with the departure of Christine Schuyler. Schuyler's last day as Director of the County's Department of Health and Human Services was Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bree Agett, Chautauqua County Board of Health, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Health Department, Christine Schuyler, COVID-19, Flu, Lillian Ney, Michael Faulk, New York State Health Department, PJ Wendel, RSV

Upper Floors of HRC Building Remain Closed Until Further Notice

November 28, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The upper floors of the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville remain closed until further notice. The second, third, and fourth floors have been closed since November 2 following a water line break. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Chautauqua County Public Defenders Office, Hall R. Clothier Building, PJ Wendel

Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Jamestown on October 19

October 13, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and Evergreen Health are holding a monkeypox vaccine clinic on Wednesday, October 19 in Jamestown. The clinic will take place at Evergreen Health located at 320 Prather Avenue. The vaccine is given in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Christine Schuyler, Evergreen Health Services, monkeypox, New York State Department of Health

Parents Warned About “Rainbow Fentanyl” That Looks Like Candy

September 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Parents are being warned about fentanyl drugs that look like candy. The Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office have issued an alert about “rainbow fentanyl,” which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, fentanyl, Jim Quattrone, rainbow fentanyl

New COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Now Available in Chautauqua County

September 19, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster is now available in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler issued a statement saying booster doses are common for many vaccines and that updated formulations are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, Christine Schuyler, COVID Booster, COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna, Omicron variant, Pfizer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Mayville Suing Chautauqua County for $2.5 Million Over Well Contamination

September 12, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Village of Mayville is suing Chautauqua County for $2.5 million for contaminating wells during fire training exercises. The summons filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court on Friday, September 9 cited the desire to recover damages for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3M, Bill Boria, Chautauqua County, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, perfluorononanoic acid, PFNA, Village of Mayville

JCC’s Total Fitness Complex Expected to Reopen this Fall

August 19, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College's Total Fitness complex is expected to begin fully reopening this Fall. The health and fitness center closed in March 2020 due to the Pandemic, becoming home to community vaccination clinics done by the County Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Jamestown Community College, Steve Riczker, Total Fitness complex

UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County

July 29, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, Joe Biden, Kathy Hochul, monkeypox, PJ Wendel, polio

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