A statewide burn ban is in effect until October 15 due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. State officials will reevaluate whether to extend the ban prior to its expiration. Governor Kathy Hochul said, “Many regions are already … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Calls Out Trump, Noem Following $187 Million Counter-Terrorism Cuts To NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling out President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following $187 million in cuts to counter-terrorism funding in New York. Hochul said the state’s allocation has been cut by … [Read more...]
NYS Inflation Refund Checks Are Out For Delivery
New York State has started delivering inflation refund checks of up to $400 to 8.2 million households statewide. Residents do not need to apply, sign up or do anything to receive a check. Governor Kathy Hochul secured and enacted the initiative … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Warned Of Scams Related To State Inflation Refund Checks
Governor Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers of scammers who are sending text messages, voice messages, emails and direct mail to taxpayers in an attempt to spread false information about New York State's inflation refund checks. These messages … [Read more...]
Three ISPs Awarded More Than $52.9 Million To Bring Internet To Chautauqua County, Other Areas Of NYS
Three internet service providers have been awarded more than $52.9 million to help bring internet service to Chautauqua County and other areas of New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced approximately $391 million in proposed awards under … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Meets With Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials On Standing Against Political Violence
Governor Kathy Hochul held a meeting Monday with a bipartisan group of elected leaders on standing against political violence. The group received a briefing from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services about the correlation of … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Executive Order Allowing Residents To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order to allow residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The order allows pharmacists to administer COVID vaccines. Hochul said the Executive Order will be in place for at least 30 days while a long-term … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Under A Drought Watch
Chautauqua County is one of 20 counties in the state under a drought watch. Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the watch after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Receives Grant To Help Extend Season, Improve Outreach
The Jamestown Farmers Market has received a grant that will help them extend their season. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, which oversees the Market, received $49,950 through New York State’s Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. The funding … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Applies For Nearly 10% Electric Rate Increase
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has applied for a nearly 10% electric rate increase. BPU General Manager David Leathers said the utility filed for a 9.96% increase with the State Public Service Commission in July. He said they anticipate … [Read more...]
