The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a third variance extension requested related to the Gateway Lofts Project. Southern Tier Environments for Living's Attorney, Charles Grieco, submitted the extension request for two variances; one … [Read more...]
Lakewood Village Board Approves Applying for Stormwater Project Grant
Lakewood Village Board has approved The Alliance applying for a state grant to improve stormwater drainage near Fairmount Avenue. The village has been working with the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, the Chautauqua Lake & Watershed … [Read more...]
Second Grey Fox Captured In Bemus Point Tests Positives For Rabies
A second grey fox captured in Chautauqua County has tested positive for rabies. The Chautauqua County Health Department said at least two people were bitten by the fox on Tuesday, July 4 in the Bemus Point area near Route 430. The County Health … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect for WNY for Thursday
The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Health Department have again issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for all of Thursday in Western New York. Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a press event Wednesday said that over the course … [Read more...]
Stormwater Project To Help Chautauqua Lake Water Quality, Reduce Flooding To Get Underway in Lakewood
A stormwater management project to improve water quality on Chautauqua Lake and reduce downstream flooding problems in the Village of Lakewood will soon get underway. Local officials unveiled the Grandview Stormwater Management Project on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
WNY Under Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke
New Yorkers, especially those sensitive to air pollution, are urged to use caution and prepare as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to significantly impact air quality throughout New York today. The State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
Grey Fox That Bit People in Bemus Point Determined to Have Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that a grey fox that has bitten people in Bemus Point is rabid. The Department said the fox bit multiple people near Route 430 on Friday, June 9. The Health Department is following-up with the … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Passage of ‘Birds and Bees Protection Act’ Will Increase Use of Harmful Pesticides
State Senator George Borrello is disappointed with passage of "The Birds and Bees Protection Act." The Act is in response to a 2020 report from Cornell University finding that using neonics poses a threat to the state's bees while providing few … [Read more...]
People Cautioned to ‘Stay Indoors’ Due to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect For New York State
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for all of Western New and Central New York, and other areas until midnight tonight. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued the advisory due fine particulate … [Read more...]
