A statewide mask mandate begins today for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Feds to Reevaluate Pandemic Hospital Funding Formula, Release Funds ASAP
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal government to reevaluate Provider Relief Funding for Hospitals as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Schumer, at a press conference in Wyoming County Sunday, said the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Statewide Mask Mandate in NYS Begins Monday
A statewide mask mandate begins Monday for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public space. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Durniok – December 9, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with UPMC Chautauqua President Brian Durniok about the hospital being required to restrict elective surgeries due to COVID-19 related capacity issues. … [Read more...]
US Senator Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Establish COVID-19 & Pandemic Response Centers
With the omicron variant spreading, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the creation of COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act. The bipartisan act would deliver funding to establish COVID-19 and Pandemic Response … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases Rise Again with 873 new cases, 5 Deaths for Week of November 28-December 4
Five people died and there were 873 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of November 28 through December 4 in Chautauqua County. 51 people are hospitalized with 73% of those hospitalized not vaccinated. The total number of deaths is now 233. The … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Set for 3 Projects Requesting Over $900k in CDBG-COVID Funds
A public hearing has been set for three Jamestown projects that have applied for almost a million dollars in Community Development Block Grant funds due to COVID. New York Homes and Community Renewal is awarding $60 million dollars in Coronavirus … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua, Brooks Memorial Restricting Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Capacity Issues
UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown and Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk are among over 30 hospitals in New York State required to restrict elective surgeries and procedures starting this Friday. The increase in COVID-19 cases is causing the strain on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Department Says ‘COVID-19 is raging’ in the County
The Chautauqua County Health Department said COVID-19 is "raging" in the county and entire region. The Department is urging unvaccinated residents to access vaccine, and for those who are fully vaccinated to get a booster dose if their second dose … [Read more...]
Pam Lydic Coalition Build Award Presented to CRCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce has presented the 2021 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern … [Read more...]
