As the Title 42 immigration policy expires today, Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order in anticipation of an expected influx of migrants into New York State. Title 42, enacted during the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Gillibrand Supporting Bipartisan Legislation to Create COVID-19 Task Force
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by other Senators, has introduced bipartisan legislation to create a taskforce conduct a comprehensive investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic. The 9/11 Commission-style task force would investigate the … [Read more...]
NY Drivers Who Deferred Vision Test During Pandemic Risk License Being Suspended
New York motorists who skipped a vision test when renewing their drivers licenses during the pandemic risk having their licenses suspended. The State Department of Motor Vehicles has sent warnings to nearly 150,000 drivers who took the option to … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation of Indians Receives $500,000 in Federal Funding
The Seneca Nation of Indians has been awarded $500,000 from the federal government to help with pandemic recovery efforts. The grant comes from the United States Department of Treasury through the Community Development Financial Institutions … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Federal ARPA Funding for Own Board Members, Likely Violates Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
Drug Stores Limiting Purchases of Children’s Medicine Amid ‘Tripledemic’
A nationwide shortage of cold, flu and fever medicines for children is causing some drug store chains to limit purchases of the products amid a "tripledemic" this holiday season. The "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu is causing a run on … [Read more...]
CDC Encourages Masking to Reduce Spread of COVID, Flu, and RSV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging people to wear masks to help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses this season as COVID, flu and RSV circulate at the same time. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said wearing a … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Bill Protecting Nursing Home Residents From Infection
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to protect nursing home residents from infection and keep loved ones informed. The bill requires residential health care facilities to swiftly update residents as well as their family members and … [Read more...]
County Health Board President Expresses Concern for County Health Dept. with Departure of Director
The Chautauqua County Board of Health President is expressing concern for the County Health Department with the departure of Christine Schuyler. Schuyler's last day as Director of the County's Department of Health and Human Services was Tuesday, … [Read more...]
COVID, Flu, and RSV Cases on the Rise in New York State
The New York State Department of Health is warning that COVID-19, Seasonal Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases are rising in the state. Health officials say as respiratory virus infections spread this fall and are expected to continue … [Read more...]
