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Hochul signs Electric Landscaping Equipment Rebate Program bill

A 10-year state rebate program for commercial landscapers who purchase electric-powered landscaping equipment has been approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state Assembly passed A.2657A by a 99-42 vote during this year’s legislative session with Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voting against the legislation. A companion bill passed the state Senate by a 52-10 vote with Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, voting in favor. The bill is designed to improve air quality, reduce noise pollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions by ...

Humane Society pauses intakes of dogs, cats

JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County Humane Society has paused all intakes of dogs and cats for the time being, following intakes of both puppies and cats that are filling available space and also fighting contagious diseases. The Humane Society announced that they were pausing intakes on Tuesday afternoon on Facebook, and in speaking with the Post-Journal, executive director Jane Babinsky said the shelter is currently facing limited space with the need for both two litters of puppies and 33 cats that were recently taken in to be quarantined. “We have limited space here for both ...

Jamestown OTB office to close Oct. 31

JAMESTOWN – A little more than a month after announcing a record payment to Chautauqua County, the Western New York Off-Track Betting Corp. has announced it will close Jamestown’s OTB branch on Second Street. The OTB board plans to cut its branch operations from eight locations to two, ...

Gas leak temporarily forces evacuation at SUNY building

Shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday a massive gas leak was reported at Jewett Hall at SUNY Fredonia, which forced a temporary evacuation. The Fredonia police and fire department assisted at the scene. Within an hour everything was cleared and people were permitted back into the building.

Health Department notes potential measles exposure at Jamestown hospital

The Chautauqua County Health Department is notifying the community about possible measles exposures at the UPMC Chautauqua Emergency Department, 207 Foote Ave., Jamestown. People who tested positive for measles were at the hospital during these times: Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 p.m. through Sunday, September 27, at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The people who tested positive for measles do not live in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department is working with UPMC Chautauqua Hospital to identify and notify people who may have ...

New Bemus Point boat launch ramp complete

BEMUS POINT - Another boat launch has been added to the roaming shores of Chautauqua Lake. The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the completion of the Bemus Point State Boat Launch and Fishing Access Site. The new launch point is located at the former fish ...