MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department will update its COVID-19 numbers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday by Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, another five COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Chautauqua County, bringing the total number … [Read more...]
Cuomo: Local Officials Can Open Up Vaccinations to Restaurant Workers, Other Groups
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that local elected officials can now decide whether to open up vaccinations to restaurant workers, taxi and ride sharing drivers and those within the disabled community. The announcement came after news … [Read more...]
New York Attorney General Finds State Health Department Under-Reported COVID-19 Deaths at Nursing Homes
ALBANY - New York Attorney General Letitia James released a searing report Thursday that found the New York State Department of Health under-reported nursing home deaths related to the coronavirus by as much as 50 percent. The report follows a … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Federal Government to Takeover Vaccination Distribution in New York State
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden has said he will increase the amount of coronavirus vaccine sent to states by 15 percent next. He also said the U.S. has now ordered 600 million doses of the vaccine, or enough to fully vaccinate 300 million … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Jan. 21, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers update on the COVID-19 situation in the county - including how the vaccination effort is going and what eligible residents should know if they are waiting to be vaccinated. Plus he offers thoughts on … [Read more...]
Governor Outlines 2022 Budget, Calls on Federal Government to Provide $15 Billion in Aid
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined his annual budget proposal Tuesday, saying New York is facing a crossroads and only assistance from the federal government will help to keep the state moving forward. The governor actually presented two … [Read more...]
Reed Places Blame of Vaccination Distribution Problems Squarely on Cuomo Administration
WASHINGTON - Frustration continues to mount across New York State when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccination effort. County officials from across New York raised concerns about Governor the state's vaccination rollout, which includes a clunky … [Read more...]
Cuomo Lays Out Seven Goals, including Fighting COVID, in 2021 State of the State
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his annual State of the State address in a virtual broadcast Monday, pledging to conquer the coronavirus pandemic, restart New York's ailing economy, and to create a statewide medical corps that would be trained … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bills to Host Limited Number of Fans for Playoff Game
ORCHARD PARK - With positivity rates soaring to heights not seen since the dangerous days of the spring, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Buffalo Bills will host nearly 7,000 fans at their stadium for their first-round NFL playoff game … [Read more...]
Borrello, Senate Republicans Call for Delay in Raising Minimum Wage
ALBANY - State Sen. George Borrello is joining members of the Senate Republican Conference in calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pause a scheduled minimum wage increases on Long Island, Westchester County, and other areas outside of New York City on … [Read more...]
