An abrasion on the toe of a resident at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk seemed harmless enough in early September. But when further medical treatment was delayed, and the ailment became wet gangrene, it led to a fatal outcome. Michele Starwalt-Woods, who told the ...

Active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County increased to 731 on Friday as the department of health announced 122 new cases. Hospitalizations once again remained at 42 and quarantined contacts decreased to 2,258 from 2,308 the previous day. Jamestown dipped below 200 active cases for the ...

New York state reported three new COVID-related deaths today in Chautauqua County. The Health Department, which does not update figures on weekends, reported a total of 47 deaths through Thursday with 5,424 total cases. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo also noted an additional case of the UK variant was ...

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance this week announced that New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive a 15% increase to their monthly food benefits for January through June. In addition, all households will receive the ...

Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center officials in Dunkirk are confirming the worst. The number of deaths related to COVID-19 at the health-care facility are increasing by the day. Dawn Harsch, director of corporate communications for VestraCare, said 12 patients have died since the ...

Chautauqua County reported its 47th COVID-related death on Thursday along with 105 new cases. According to previously released data, the fatality appears to be an individual in their 60s. Active cases increased in one day from 695 to 721, according to the data. Hospitalizations once again ...