A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
Plastic Toiletry Bottles To Be Banned in NYS Hotels
Plastic toiletry bottles will be banned in New York State hotels starting in 2025. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said that starting January 1, 2025, any New York hotel with 50 rooms or more will no longer be allowed to provide … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Warns Residents About Dangers of Giant Hogweed
The State DEC is warning residents about the dangers of giant hogweed. According to the State Department of Environmental Conservation, giant hogweed is a very large, invasive plant that can cause painful burns and permanent scarring. The plant … [Read more...]
Candidates for 150th State Assembly Pledge To Maintain Use of Chautauqua Lake
The two candidates for the 150th State Assembly seat are looking at ways to maintain use of Chautauqua Lake while addressing New York State’s Freshwater Wetlands Act. Democrat Michael Bobseine and Republican Andrew Molitor have similar goals but … [Read more...]
Boutwell Hill State Forest Road Closure Announced Ahead of Trail Rehabilitation
Arab Hill Forest Road in Boutwell Hill State Forest is temporarily closed for the next two months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the temporary closure of a section of Arab Hill Forest Road, located between … [Read more...]
June 29-30 Free Fishing Days in New York State
This Saturday and Sunday are free fishing days in New York State. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Lake Symposium Speakers – June 20, 2024
We bring you two presentations from the Chautauqua Lake Symposium that was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024. One will be from officials from the State Department of Environmental Conservation and the other from a member of the Jefferson Project. … [Read more...]
Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert In Place for WNY
A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Western New York, going in to place at noon on Tuesday and lasting until 8 p.m. Thursday. This advisory is for all counties in Western New York. People are advised to drink plenty … [Read more...]
Black Bass Season Begins June 15
Black bass season begins Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced that open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins … [Read more...]
‘Love Our New York Lands’ Photo Contest Underway in NYS
The 2024 "Love Our New York Lands" photo contest is underway in New York State. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through mid-October, with the winning images receiving prizes and featured in statewide digital and print campaigns … [Read more...]
