Beginning November 30th, people crossing the U.S.-Canadian border will have less stringent COVID-19 testing requirements. The requirements were eased following a meeting between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Canadian Prime Minister … [Read more...]
US-Canada, Mexico Borders to Reopen To Vaccinated Travelers in Early November
The U.S.-Canadian and U.S.-Mexican borders will reopen to non-essential vaccinated travelers starting in early November. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas stated that following guidance from public health experts, the Department … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Pushing for West Nile Virus Funding While Health Department Urges Residents To Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for more local funding to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus in New York as the Chautauqua County Health Department urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Four Chautauqua County Fire Departments Receiving Funding for Equipment, Training
Several Chautauqua County fire departments will be receiving federal funding for new equipment and training. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $11,499, is going to 90 fire departments across … [Read more...]
Local Leaders React to Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
Local leaders reacted to the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation. Both U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand thanked the women who stepped forward to tell their stories of being sexually harassed, calling them … [Read more...]
Impeachment Could Be Next for Governor Cuomo
Impeachment could be next for Governor Andrew Cuomo following the release of a report that determined he sexually harassed multiple women. The report by a panel of independent investigators appointed by State Attorney General Letitia James came after … [Read more...]
Senate’s Proposed Infrastructure Bill Would Sent $790,000 Each to Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports
The Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill moving through the U.S. Senate includes $790,000 dollars each for the Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports. U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed that information in a release sent … [Read more...]
COI to Receive $157,000 in Emergency Head Start Funding
Chautauqua Opportunities will receive $157,000 dollars in emergency Head Start program funding. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding that will help mitigate learning disruptions for low-income children and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Senator Chuck Schumer: April 8, 2021
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was joined by other local officials at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown to discuss the "Save Our Stages" fund as part of the American Rescue Plan this week. We'll hear from Senator Schumer and NCC Executive Director … [Read more...]
Schumer Says American Rescue Plan Will Cut Child Poverty In Half
Senator Chuck Schumer on his visit to Jamestown Monday said the recently approved American Rescue Plan would cut the child poverty rate in half in the United States. He said an estimated 45-percent of children in Jamestown live in poverty, "When a … [Read more...]
