ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Friday said he will issue an Executive Order allowing the state to redistribute ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE) from in-state institutions that don't currently need them and redeploy the equipment to … [Read more...]
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County Now up to 12
MAYVILLE - The total number of Confirmed cases of COVID-19 four Chautauqua County is now at 12. On Thursday afternoon the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reported two new confirmed cases in the county - one involving a … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Budget that Contains Numerous Reforms, Keeps Education Funding Flat
ALBANY - State lawmakers have passed a budget for the new fiscal year on Thursday. Under the budget, all funds spending is estimated to total approximately $177 billion and state operating spending is authorized up to $105.8 billion. However in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel – COVID 19 Update: April 2, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the county's COVID-19 response efforts during an interview with WRFA's Jason Sample on Thursday, April 2, 2020. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe: April 2, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe to get an update on how Jamestown Public Schools is coping with the COVID-19 State of Emergency and also get an update on the school budget … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: COVID-19 Update – April 2, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist on April 2 to get an update on the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the impact it has had on city operations. … [Read more...]
Federal Officials Warn Residents of COVID-19 Stimulus Scams
BUFFALO - Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Internal Revenue Service are urging New York taxpayers to be vigilant of emerging scams targeting COVID-19 economic impact payments. “We are living in unprecedented times and each one of … [Read more...]
Second County Resident has Recovered from COVID-19, Map Showing Confirmed Case Locations Now Available
MAYVILLE - A second person has recovered from the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus and there were no new confirmed cases reported on Wednesday for Chautauqua County. That's according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces New Web Page to Help Families During COVID-19 State of Emergency
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has created a web page with a few tips and resources that families can use to help children understand and adjust to changes in routine during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The website can be found online at … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: March 31, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown City council president Tony Dolce took time out on Tuesday, March 31 to give an update on how the COVID-19 novel coronavirus crisis is impacting city government. … [Read more...]
