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...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls For Passage Of Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the passage of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. The Act would support research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Gillibrand is also fighting to … [Read more...]
COI Awarded $6.7 Million For Head Start
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. has been awarded $6,767,042 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start Projects. Head Start is based on the premise that all children share certain needs and that children of income eligible … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Holds Groundbreaking For New Domestic Violence Shelter
The Salvation Army held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for its new domestic violence shelter. The Anew Center will be a 7-unit, 19-bed family shelter in Jamestown that will serve individuals and families who have experienced … [Read more...]
FDA Suspends Program That Tests Milk, Dairy Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program that tests milk and other dairy products. An FDA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing … [Read more...]
Head Start Programs Missing Payments, Dealing With Technical Issues Following Attempted Federal Funding Freeze
The Head Start program in Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties have been locked out of federal funds for over a week, leading to the program to shut down. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said the New York agency are among other Head Start programs across … [Read more...]
Bipartisan HEARTS Act To Put AED Units In All Schools Passes Senate, Goes to President’s Desk
A bill to make CPR training accessible and put AED units in all schools has passed the U.S. Senate and is heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. Buffalo Bills' Safety Damar Hamlin and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer … [Read more...]
Free COVID-19 Tests Available Again
Free rapid COVID-19 tests are now available through the Federal Government. As of Thursday, families are now able to obtain up to four free COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) while supplies last. The … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Receives $600,000 Grant To Expand Behavioral Health Services
The Chautauqua Center is receiving $600,000 in federal funds to expand behavioral health services in the region. The grant is coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to HHS, the Behavioral Health Service … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities Receiving Grant To Help Homeless Youth
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. is receiving a grant to help homeless youth. The $245,500 grant is coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will support the Transitional Living Program, which provides critical housing and … [Read more...]
