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Full speed ahead for Dunkirk’s waterfront

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted and Lakefront Boulevard all but ready for opening, it looks like full speed ahead for summer fun on Dunkirk’s waterfront. Mayor Willie Rosas updated the city Common Council about the work on the boulevard, closed since storms smashed the lake wall in October 2019. “I’ve been informed (by contractors) that they are very close to finishing up this project,” he said. “They are looking at opening up the road completely by the end of this week.” Randy Woodbury, public works director, also said the project is substantially finished, with the ...

Only one new case of COVID-19 reported in county

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Tuesday he was glad to see only two new cases of COVID-19 reported locally. "I can't remember when we only had two," he said. A day later, the numbers are even better. On Wednesday, the county Health Department announced only one new case — part of a prolonged pattern of fewer new cases, active cases, those in the hospital and in quarantine. To date there have been 9,285 confirmed cases, 9,120 recoveries and 157 virus-related deaths. There are currently eight active cases, two people in the hospital with the virus and 36 in quarantine.

Many NY restrictions lifted as vaccination benchmark met

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that 70% of adults in New York have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, a threshold he said the state would celebrate by easing many of its remaining social distancing rules and shooting off fireworks. "What does 70% mean? It means that we can ...

4-H program to host ‘UnFair’ in July at County Fairgrounds

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County's 4-H Youth Development Program is making the best out of a bad situation. News of the cancellation of the 2021 Chautauqua County Fair brought about mixed emotions across the county. While some agreed with the decision or related to the ...

One new COVID-19-related death was reported Tuesday by the Chautauqua County Department of Health. To date there have been 156 deaths associated with the virus. The health department recorded just two new confirmed cases, both coming from Jamestown, bringing the total to 9,271 in the county. There are currently 18 active cases, four people with the virus in the hospital and 52 in quarantine. According to New York's online tracker, 51,846 residents in Chautauqua County have completed their vaccinations series while 59,435 have so far received at least one dose. The state noted ...

County reports lowest COVID count since Sept.

Just over 300 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Chautauqua County during the month of May — the lowest monthly total since September of last year, the county Health Department noted Monday. "The decline in cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations is something to celebrate and a testament to all who have gotten vaccinated and stayed strong and smart over the last 15 months," said Christine Schuyler, county public health director. "This is an encouraging trend which should continue with more and more people getting vaccinated." As of Friday, there were 88 people being monitored ...