Governor Kathy Hochul has provided New Yorkers an update on COVID-19 as new variants contribute to increases in hospitalizations in parts of New York State and around the country. Hochul said hospitalizations have increased compared to the same … [Read more...]
House Subcommittee Subpoenas Former Gov. Cuomo On COVID-19 Response
A House subcommittee has subpoenaed former Governor Andrew Cuomo on his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. WTEN in Albany reports the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic wants Cuomo to provide testimony on an executive order issued on … [Read more...]
CDC Drops Five Day Isolation Guidance For People With COVID
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is dropping its 5-day isolation guidance for people with COVID-19. The agency made the announcement on Friday. Under previous guidance, people who tested positive were advised to stay home for at … [Read more...]
State Comptroller DiNapoli Cautiously Optimistic On State Finances
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said there's cautious optimism when it comes to New York State finances. DiNapoli, speaking at the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting, said while the impact of the pandemic is "in the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist To Reflect On Term On WRFA’s ‘Community Matters’
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's tenure has included everything from a Pandemic to the largest amount of direct funding to cities. Sundquist, in his monthly interview with WRFA, reflected on the last four years, saying it's been "wild." He … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Working On Filling Vacant Buildings Downtown
The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]
Lutheran Closing Its Nursing Home, Rehab Program
Lutheran Social Services has announced it is closing its nursing home and rehabilitation program. The closure will affect 49 residents and 106 employees. LSS filed the closure with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and it … [Read more...]
City Employees Among Recipients Of Grant Funds
By Eric Tichy and Julia Ciesla-Hanley etichy@post-journal.com wrfanews@reglenna.com Editor’s note: The following story is a collaboration between The Jamestown Post-Journal and 107.9 FM WRFA-LP. Several Jamestown employees were among more than … [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...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Strengthening Early Voting, Republicans and Conservatives File Lawsuit
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package Wednesday that includes strengthening early voting practices. All voters will now be able to mail in their ballot during the early voting period — not just those with valid, approved … [Read more...]
