Republicans are trying a two-pronged approach to allow bars and restaurants to remain open longer. Last November, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.74 that imposed a 10 p.m. curfew for bars, restaurants, gyms, fitness centers, and other facilities throughout the state. Earlier this ...

Not since the earliest months of the COVID-19 pandemic did it take Chautauqua County more than 30 days to record 1,000 new confirmed cases. The county on Monday officially crossed the 8,000 mark, with 71 new cases recorded from Friday through Sunday including 21 in Fredonia, nine in Dunkirk and ...

Chautauqua County officially surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The health department noted 71 new cases, from information collected Friday through Sunday, and includes 21 in Fredonia, nine in Dunkirk and 18 in Jamestown. To date there have been 8,019 confirmed ...

ALBANY (AP) — New York is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to everyone age 50 and older, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. The governor said newly eligible people can start signing up for vaccines starting 8 a.m. Tuesday. Currently, everyone age 60 and older can get ...

Since 2000, Maple Weekend has been a prime source of publicity and revenue for maple syrup producers all across New York state. This year, however, the event won’t happen during its normal March weekend. “Our top priority this year is keeping people safe,” said Greg Zimpfer of Zimpfer ...

CELORON — Several hundred area veterans are set to receive their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a clinic planned Sunday in the village of Celoron. In addition, two hundred doses have been made available to vets in need of their first shot, with some spots still available. ...