Local health officials gathered at Jamestown City Hall Monday in recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The week is being observed October 19 through 25, 2025. Dr. Paul Robbins spoke at the event, saying, “There is no safe … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Notifies Parents That Some Drinking Water Fixtures Exceed Lead Requirement Levels
Jamestown Public Schools has notified parents that 143 drinking water fixtures in school buildings have exceeded state requirements for lead levels. In a statement released by the district, JPS conducted district-wide water testing in June 2025 in … [Read more...]
Wegmans Recalls Canned Fruit Over Lead Levels
Wegmans had recalled some canned fruit due to lead levels. Pacific Coast Producers is recalling specific lots of three varieties of Wegmans brand canned fruit due to lead levels being above regulatory guidance. The products in the recall … [Read more...]
State Comptroller: Fredonia Central Schools Failed To Adequately Test, Report For Lead In Water Outlets
The New York State Comptroller’s Office finds Fredonia Central Schools did not adequately test or report for lead, including remediation, of water outlets in school buildings. New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of … [Read more...]
Rental Inspection Ordinance, Food Truck Ordinance Up For Review By Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council will begin final review of a rental inspection ordinance as well as review a food truck ordinance at their work session tonight. The city is proposing a rental inspection ordinance that would require rental inspections for … [Read more...]
County Health Department Awarded ARPA Funds to Ensure Lead-Safe Homes for Area Children
Homeowners will be able to make homes more lead safe thanks to $700,000 in American Rescue Plan funding allocated by Chautauqua County Government. Qualifying homeowners will be able to use ARPA funds to get windows and doors in their home … [Read more...]
Apple Sauce Pouches Recalled Due to High Lead Levels
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall and is investigating after several brands of apple sauce pouches were found to have high lead levels. The recalls of several products were initiated after four children were found to have … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment, Improvement Plan Released
The top community health issues and plans for how to solve them are included in the newly completed 2022-2024 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan for Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area 7th Highest Number of Lead Poisoned Children in NYS Outside NYC
The 14701 zip code has the seventh highest number of lead poisoned children in New York State outside of New York City. That data is according to New York State Department of Health’s 2020 data and being shared by the Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lead Contamination in Jamestown Housing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, July 18, 2019 Local health officials discuss Lead Poisoning and the effort to remove lead from homes within the community. Guests include Dr. Lillian Ney with the city's Health … [Read more...]
