Chautauqua County crossed the threshold of 200 deaths from COVID-19 in the last week. The County's weekly report for October 10th through 16th included 8 new deaths for a total of 200 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. There were 236 new … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Open Meetings Law
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation boosting transparency in state and local government. The "Making Documents Available Prior to Open Meetings" law makes documents to be discussed at open meetings available to the public at least 24 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools to See Phase-In of Foundation Aid by NYS
The eight school districts, including Jamestown, who sued New York State under the Small Cities Lawsuit will see a gradual phase-in of the increase in foundational aid they will receive as a result of winning the suit. Governor Kathy Hochul … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $3 Million Grant for Water Main Replacement
The City of Jamestown will receive a $3 million state grant for a water main replacement. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of more than $44 million dollars in drinking water and wastewater projects approved by the State … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Encouraging Residents To Get both Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines This Season
Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to get both a flu and COVID-19 vaccine this season. The COVID-19 vaccine and-or a booster dose can be received at the same time as the seasonal flu shot. Flu season occurs primarily from October … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Receive Over $54,000 in Federal Disaster Readiness Funds
Chautauqua County will receive $54,250 in federal disaster readiness monies through New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $7.4 million in funds are available to county emergency management agencies in New York State to support … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
A federal judge in Utica has ruled in favor of religious exemptions to New York’s vaccine mandate for health care workers. Judge David Hurd granted the preliminary injunction Tuesday in the case brought forward by a group of health care workers … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Vetos Bill To Absolve Panama Schools from Paying $1.9 Million Fine
Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have absolved Panama Central School District from having to pay a $1.9 million fine from the New York State Department of Education. The state penalized the school district in 2012, by $4.9 … [Read more...]
US-Canada, Mexico Borders to Reopen To Vaccinated Travelers in Early November
The U.S.-Canadian and U.S.-Mexican borders will reopen to non-essential vaccinated travelers starting in early November. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas stated that following guidance from public health experts, the Department … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Protecting Undocumented Immigrants From Extortion
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation protecting undocumented immigrants from threats to report their immigration status. The law classifies certain threats to report a person's immigration status as extortion or coercion under New York law. … [Read more...]
