WRFARadio · Community Matters - State Sen. George Borrello, August 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Senator George Borrello to discuss Albany's response to COVID-19, the State Budget, and Mail-In/Absentee voting during the 2020 General Election. … [Read more...]
39 COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Reported in Chautauqua County for Wednesday
MAYVILLE - Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Wednesday in Chautauqua County. According to health officials, there are now 39 active cases in the county and a total of 159 cases under quarantine or isolation orders. Not all of those … [Read more...]
Reed Applauds DOJ Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths in New York
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) said Thursday that he supports the Department of Justice requesting data on New York's nursing home fatalities and the announcement it may further investigate the state's nursing home policies. On … [Read more...]
County, City Officials Comments on Cluster of COVID-19 Cases at North County Food Processing Plant
JAMESTOWN - A food processing plant in Northern Chautauqua County has contributed to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, including here in the Jamestown area. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel and County Health Director Christine Schuyler … [Read more...]
JCC Announces Postive COVID-19 Case
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College president Daniel DeMarte announced on Monday that an individual associated with the college community has tested positive for COVID-19. However, the college did not disclose which campus (Jamestown, North … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Aug 20, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Aug 20, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19 in the county, as well … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam
MAYVILLE - According to state and federal authorities, there is a new phone scam circulating where the callers are posing as COVID-19 contact tracers. These scammers try to obtain credit card or bank account information from their victims. Stay alert … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Election Reform Measures, Making it Easier for Residents to Cast Votes by Absentee Ballot
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law changes to state election law that his office says will make it easier for New Yorkers to vote and be counted in November. The three-part package includes new measures allowing absentee ballot … [Read more...]
County Announces Eight New COVID-19 Cases, Ten Active Across County
MAYVILLE - There are just 10 active cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County as of Monday afternoon. The county health department released its latest numbers, indicating that 8 new cases were reported between Saturday and Monday. The cases include … [Read more...]
Cuomo Offers Guidelines for Reopening Gyms and Fitness Centers, Starting Aug. 24
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has released reopening guidelines for gyms and fitness centers in New York State. The businesses have been closed down since March when the governor declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Nearly all other … [Read more...]
