Jamestown City Council has approved a new Rental Inspection ordinance aimed at improving rental housing in the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk stated at a previous Council meeting that the ordinance goes hand in hand with a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Looks To Make Pilot Food Truck Program Permanent
The City of Jamestown is looking to make a pilot program for permitting food trucks in the city permanent. The food truck pilot had been initially approved by Jamestown City Council in 2020. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, speaking to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Moving Closer To Putting Rental Inspection Ordinance Into Place
The City of Jamestown is closer to putting a new rental inspection ordinance into place. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed ordinance will go hand in hand with a state public health law that will require the … [Read more...]
County Health Department Awarded ARPA Funds to Ensure Lead-Safe Homes for Area Children
Homeowners will be able to make homes more lead safe thanks to $700,000 in American Rescue Plan funding allocated by Chautauqua County Government. Qualifying homeowners will be able to use ARPA funds to get windows and doors in their home … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged To Be Aware of Potential Exposure to Rabies From Wildlife
As people spend more time outdoors during the summer months, they're encouraged to be aware of the risk of potential exposure to rabies from wildlife. The Chautauqua County Health Department said the most common way people and animals are exposed … [Read more...]
County Health Department Promoting ‘Don’t Fry Day’ Today
The Chautauqua County Health Department is joining the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention in promoting "Don't Fry Day" today. The goal of "Don't Fry Day" is to raise awareness about the potential dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged To Use Alternate Modes of Transportation For Active Transportation Week
Chautauqua County residents are being encouraged to find alternate modes of transportation this week as part of the county's first annual Active Transportation Week. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, in collaboration … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged To Take Precautions To Avoid Tick Bites While Outdoors
Residents are encouraged to take precautions while outdoors to prevent tick bites. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the Chautauqua County Health Department recommends checking for and properly removing ticks, understanding the symptoms of … [Read more...]
NYS Health Department Warning Residents About Hepatitis A Case in Yates County
The State Health Department is warning residents about a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in Yates County. Due to increased travel over spring break, the department wants residents to be informed and take action to protection their health by … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic In Falconer Takes Place April 20
A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, April 20. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village of Falconer … [Read more...]
