The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is calling for the Federal Government to investigate the Truck & Car Set: 2 Vehicles with Trailer toy and test for a national recall. Research and testing found the red and … [Read more...]
NYS Encourages People To Reduce Rock Salt Use Under ‘Don’t Be Salty, New York’ Campaign
“Don’t Be Salty, New York” is the name of a statewide campaign to encourage people to reduce their use of rock salt in order to protect the environment. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said … [Read more...]
County Health Department Reminds Residents To Be Proactive To Protect Themselves From Flu, COVID-19, RSV
The Chautauqua County Health Department is reminding residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and the community from the spread of viruses such as influenza or flu, COVID-19, and RSV this Fall. Last year, the … [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...]
Absolute Of Westfield Closing, Affects 93 Jobs
93 workers will lose their jobs when Absolute of Westfield closes its doors. The nursing home started announcing in late August to families of residents that they would be closing. County Executive PJ Wendel said he’s talked to the State … [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...]
Residents Reminded To Take Precautions Against Mosquito Bites After Horse Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
Following a horse testing positive for West Nile Virus in Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and protect themselves from potential exposure to mosquito-borne … [Read more...]
Air Quality Alert In Effect For WNY
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Western New York and other regions through late today due to the smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada. The advisory will be in effect until 11:59 p.m. tonight for all of Western New York. New … [Read more...]
Boil Water Order Issued For Fredonia
The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Village of Fredonia have issued a boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system. The New York State … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System Up For the Summer Season
New York State’s Harmful Algal Bloom System is operational again for residents to make reports of HABs in local waterways. NY HABS provides New Yorkers the ability to send reports of HABs to the State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...]
