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...]
Cucumbers Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns
Consumers are being alerted to possible salmonella in cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Department of Health said the cucumbers were distributed by Fresh Start … [Read more...]
Free Measles Immunization Clinic Today As NYS Health Dept. Issues Travel Advisory
A free Measles Immunization Clinic will be held today in Frewsburg. The New York State Department of Health issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, April 2, urging all New Yorkers to make sure they’re fully vaccinated against measles before … [Read more...]
