JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools was notified today that two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. One is a teacher at Persell Middle School, the other is a teacher at Ring Elementary School. Both were last in school on Friday, November … [Read more...]
Comptroller: State Tax Revenue Down $3 Billion Through Seven Months of Fiscal Year
ALBANY - Overall state tax revenues through October totaled $43.8 billion, $3 billion lower than the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … [Read more...]
County Department of Health Reports 16th COVID-19 Related Death, 31 New Cases
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has recorded its 16th COVID-19 related death. On Tuesday, the county health department reported a male resident in his 90s with multiple comorbidities succumbed to complications of COVID-19. The health department also … [Read more...]
County Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases for Monday, Total of 147 Active Cases
MAYVILLE - There were 24 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Chautauqua County for Monday. Combined with the cases reported over the weekend, the county health department said there were a total of 54 cases - with the largest number coming out of … [Read more...]
City Council Hearing Violates State Open Meeting Law, Rules Prohibiting Public Attendance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its public hearing on the 2021 city budget Monday night, but it was in apparent violation of the New York State Open Meetings Law due to the live stream not being made available to the public as the meeting … [Read more...]
47 COVID-19 Cases Reported Between Friday and Sunday in Chautauqua County, Hospitalizations Significantly Down
MAYVILLE - There were 47 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County reported for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That's according to the Chautauqua County Health department, which says 17 new cases were reported on Friday, 20 cases were reported for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reports Fifth COVID-19 Case for This Week
JAMESTOWN - Yet another case of COVID-19 is being reported at Jamestown Public Schools, marking the fifth such case this week. The school district said it was notified Thursday by the Chautauqua County Health Department that a district staff … [Read more...]
Wendel Expresses Disappointment with New Statewide Restrictions Involving Businesses, Gatherings at Private Residences
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel says its frustrating to see Governor Andrew Cuomo implement new restrictions to address a recent surge in new COVID-19 cases, especially after he's utilized a regional approach to controlling the virus … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Nov 12, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Nov 12, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel for an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county, as well as his thoughts on a recent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: November 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: November 2020 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker gives an update on the district's preparation and planning for reopening for the 2020-21 school year … [Read more...]
