Dangerous heat and humidity will affect the Chautauqua County region as well as most of the Eastern half of the United States this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo is predicting that temperatures will reach and exceed 90 degrees with … [Read more...]
NYS Providing Water Safety Tips
As summer days are here, New York State is providing water safety tips to keep folks safe. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies drowning as the number one cause of death for children under four years old and the … [Read more...]
NYS Free Fishing Weekend Taking Place June 27-28
Free Fishing Weekend in New York State takes place this June 27 and June 28. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton said this weekend is part of six designated Free Fishing Days that take place each year … [Read more...]
NYS Implements Import Requirements For All Domestic Animals Following New World Screwworm Detections In Texas, New Mexico
New York State has implemented new import requirements for all domestic animals coming into the state following detections of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is restricting the … [Read more...]
NYS Continues Investments In Addressing Extreme Heat In Communities
New York State has announced new and continued investments to address extreme heat in communities across the state. With heat waves and other extreme heat events more common, New York State agencies are continuing to work towards implementing the … [Read more...]
NYS Harmful Algal Bloom System Now Active As Reports Of Blooms In Chautauqua Lake Have Been Submitted
New York State’s Harmful Algal Bloom System is now active as reports of algal blooms in the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake have already been reported this season. The harmful algal blooms (HABs) system provides New Yorkers, including trained … [Read more...]
NYS Has Launched Lead Rental Registry Program
New York State has launched its Lead Rental Registry Program. The City of Jamestown, including all houses in the 14701 zip code area, is one of 25 communities selected for the initiative. The state regulations were finalized last week and the … [Read more...]
Boil Water Order In Effect For Village Of Fredonia Water Customers
A boil water order remains in effect in for village of Fredonia water customers. The Chautauqua County Health Department issued the order on Friday, March 27 for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including those that live outside of the … [Read more...]
NYS Department Of Health Joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
The New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. In January, the Trump Administration withdrew the United States from WHO. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Days In NYS Announced For 2026
Free Fishing Days in New York State have been announced for 2026. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license will be waived on the following days: February 14–15, June 27–28, September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 … [Read more...]
