SNAP-EBT users are being warned about a scam. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services are reminding benefit users to NOT give your EBT card information out over the … [Read more...]
New York’s EBT System Down For Scheduled Work on Sunday, Benefits Won’t Be Accessible
If you are a New York State resident who utilizes the EBT system for access to benefits you need to be prepared. The usage of your EBT card benefits will be suspended on Sunday for a considerable amount of time. Many people use their Sunday … [Read more...]
EBT Card Users Have New Tool To Protect Against ‘Skimming’ Devices
Those who use Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in New York State now have a new tool to protect themselves from "skimming" devices. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new EBT lock/unlock tool on the ConnectEBT app that will enable card users to … [Read more...]
Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer
Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Participating in Museums for All Program
The National Comedy Center has announced it is participating in a program for low-income people. The Comedy Center is now part of the Museums for All program, which is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums to encourage people of … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Goodell Offers Budget Amendment on Welfare Reform in State Budget
ALBANY - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R - Chautauqua) today introduced a budget amendment to the state budget that would penalize welfare recipients who misuse Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. The amendment would have prohibited the use of EBT … [Read more...]
