ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced the NYS Department of Health has released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program that serves as an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 … [Read more...]
County Sees 29 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 During Past Three Days
MAYVILLE - There were 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County between Friday and Sunday. That's according to the county health department, which reported 11 cases on Friday, 10 cases on Saturday, and eight cases on Sunday. The … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces New Cluster Action Initiative
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced a new cluster action initiative to address COVID-19 hot spots that have cropped up in Brooklyn, Queens, and Broome, Orange and Rockland Counties. Working with public health experts, the governor … [Read more...]
New York State Ban on ‘Pink Tax’ Takes Effect Wednesday, Sept. 30
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that starting Wednesday, new reforms go into effect prohibiting businesses from charging a "pink tax," otherwise known as the practice of charging different prices for "substantially similar" consumer goods or … [Read more...]
County Announces 37 New COVID-19 Cases for Thursday, Majority Involves SUNY Fredonia Students
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reported 37 New Cases of COVID-19 in the County for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. They also say the majority of the cases again come of out SUNY Fredonia. As of Friday morning, … [Read more...]
State Absentee Ballot Portal Now Open
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the launch of New York's absentee ballot portal where voters can directly request an absentee ballot for the upcoming Nov. 3 election. The Governor acted by Executive Order to allow any voter concerned … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Guidelines for Agri-Tourism Businesses as Fall Approaches
Guidance Applies to Corn Mazes, Pick-Your-Own Fruit/Vegetable Operations, Hayrides and Haunted Houses ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. … [Read more...]
Reed Applauds DOJ Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths in New York
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) said Thursday that he supports the Department of Justice requesting data on New York's nursing home fatalities and the announcement it may further investigate the state's nursing home policies. On … [Read more...]
County, City Officials Comments on Cluster of COVID-19 Cases at North County Food Processing Plant
JAMESTOWN - A food processing plant in Northern Chautauqua County has contributed to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, including here in the Jamestown area. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel and County Health Director Christine Schuyler … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Election Reform Measures, Making it Easier for Residents to Cast Votes by Absentee Ballot
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law changes to state election law that his office says will make it easier for New Yorkers to vote and be counted in November. The three-part package includes new measures allowing absentee ballot … [Read more...]
