A second grey fox captured in Chautauqua County has tested positive for rabies. The Chautauqua County Health Department said at least two people were bitten by the fox on Tuesday, July 4 in the Bemus Point area near Route 430. The County Health … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect for WNY for Thursday
The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Health Department have again issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for all of Thursday in Western New York. Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a press event Wednesday said that over the course … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications
A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]
Grey Fox That Bit People in Bemus Point Determined to Have Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that a grey fox that has bitten people in Bemus Point is rabid. The Department said the fox bit multiple people near Route 430 on Friday, June 9. The Health Department is following-up with the … [Read more...]
People Cautioned to ‘Stay Indoors’ Due to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic in Falconer Scheduled for April 22
A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, April 22. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Village of Falconer Highway … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mom Urges City To Address Lead Hazards in Housing
A Jamestown mother is urging the City to take on lead hazards in housing that's resulted in hundreds of children being affected by lead poisoning. Hazzard Street resident Jade Shirey spoke before the City Council Housing Committee, saying health … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Creation of Management Salary Plans
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lillian Ney – December 1, 2022
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...]
County Health Board President Expresses Concern for County Health Dept. with Departure of Director
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...]
