A Jamestown mother is urging the City to take on lead hazards in housing that's resulted in hundreds of children being affected by lead poisoning. Hazzard Street resident Jade Shirey spoke before the City Council Housing Committee, saying health … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 10 – The Housing Crisis in Jamestown & Chautauqua County
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area 7th Highest Number of Lead Poisoned Children in NYS Outside NYC
The 14701 zip code has the seventh highest number of lead poisoned children in New York State outside of New York City. That data is according to New York State Department of Health’s 2020 data and being shared by the Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition … [Read more...]
Christmas Lights, Decorative Light Must Have Warning Label for Lead in NYS
Christmas lights and holiday decorations will now carry a warning label in New York State for lead. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring that seasonal and decorative lighting products manufactured, sold, or distributed in the state … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Gets Update on High Amount of Lead Poisoning Among Children
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown's old housing stock is continuing to create concerns for both local school and health officials, who say the number of homes that contain lead paint is resulting in a high percentage of local children having lead poisoning. A … [Read more...]
