We discuss news out of Albany with Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott), who shares his thoughts on the ongoing sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the COVID-19 vaccination effort, and his thoughts on the State Budget process. … [Read more...]
House Approves Final Version of $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives finalized a massive $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday. It will head to President Biden's desk for his first legislative victory. The vote was 220 to 211 in the House. No Republicans voted … [Read more...]
County Health Department Reports 139th COVID-19 Death
MAYVILLE - One new COVID-19 death was reported by the Chautauqua County Health Department for Tuesday. The new death raises the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 139. In addition, there were just 8 new COVID-19 cases … [Read more...]
Jamestown Scheduled to Receive $29.9 Million in Federal COVID-19 Funding
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is expected to get $29.9 million in federal funding from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which is set to receive final approval in congress later today. According to Senator Charles Schumer's office, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Committee Violates State Open Meeting Law While Discussing Return of Position
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council appears to have violated New York State Open Meetings Law this week when one of its committees met without providing public notice of the meeting, nor allowing it to be open to the public. On Monday night, … [Read more...]
Active Cases Count for Chautauqua County Sees Little Change
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Health Officials said there were 48 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 5, 6 and 7. The latest numbers for the past three days also indicates there were 127 active cases of COVID-19 as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: March 4, 2021
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about COVID-19, his hopes for reopening businesses and attractions in the city, a new contract with the the city's Firefighters Union, and much more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: March 4, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on the vaccination effort in the county, along with challenges local residents are experiencing in trying to get vaccinated. He also talks about his future hopes for Chautauqua Lake, including an … [Read more...]
COVID Cases Remain Level in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County remains at 116. That's according to the county health department COVID-19 dashboard, which reported 19 new cases and no new deaths for Tuesday. The 116 known active cases is the … [Read more...]
State Lawmakes will Vote to End Cuomo’s Executive Powers
ALBANY - Democrats in the state Assembly and Senate have finalized a deal to strip Gov. Andrew Cuomo of his coronavirus emergency powers. The state legislature first delegated the emergency powers to the governor in March 2020 during the start of … [Read more...]
