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Chautauqua County, NY

Kingston, NY
Police & Fire
Man With 29 License Suspensions Nabbed In Hudson Valley Driving Again, Police Say Man With 29 License Suspensions Nabbed In Hudson Valley Driving Again, Police Say
Man With 29 License Suspensions Nabbed In Hudson Valley Driving Again, Police Say A man whose license had been suspended 29 times on nine occasions was allegedly nabbed again for driving without a license in the region. The man was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation following a stop in the town of Ulster on Wednesday, Oct. 25. According to Chief Kyle S. Berardi of the Ulster Police, Kyle Godin age 32 of the city of Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, was stopped around 1:43 a.m. on Washington Avenue for a routine traffic infraction. During the stop, officers found that Godin was operating a motor vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended a total of …

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by Kathy Reakes
Peekskill, NY
News
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties Most New Yorkers are being advised by federal health officials to start masking up due to the most recent surge of fresh COVID-19 infections that have been plaguing all 10 of the state's regions. With the positivity rate in New York topping 10 percent, according to the most recent update from the Department of Health, and with cases on the rise, most counties in the state have been advised to return to masking up while in indoor settings under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Earlier this year, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
News
Man Sentenced In Child Sex Crime Case In Area Man Sentenced In Child Sex Crime Case In Area
Man Sentenced In Child Sex Crime Case In Area A New York man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and 10 years post-release supervision in connection with having committed repeated sexual contact with a child. Chautauqua County resident Kenneth Washington, age 49, of Jamestown, was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 13, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. In October, Washington pleaded guilty to the crime of course of sexual conduct against a child, Hoovler said.   At the time that Washington pleaded guilty, he admitted that between December 2015 and December 2017, he engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduc…

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by Kathy Reakes
Pleasantville, NY
News
Twindemic? Hudson Valley Flu Cases On Rise: Here Are Most Affected Counties Twindemic? Hudson Valley Flu Cases On Rise: Here Are Most Affected Counties
Twindemic? Hudson Valley Flu Cases On Rise: Here Are Most Affected Counties A “twindemic” could be on the horizon for Hudson Valley residents as the region begins to grapple with a rise in flu cases as New York contends with the winter surge of new COVID-19 infections as cases linked to the new Omicron variant continue to climb. In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 2,871 cases of influenza out of more than 64,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “third week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” The Hudson Valley has seen among the most cases in the state, with all but one county i…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
Twindemic? Long Island Flu Cases On Rise Twindemic? Long Island Flu Cases On Rise
Twindemic? Long Island Flu Cases On Rise A “twindemic” could be on the horizon for Long Island residents as the region begins to grapple with a rise in flu cases as New York contends with the winter surge of new COVID-19 infections as cases linked to the new Omicron variant continue to climb. In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 2,871 cases of influenza out of more than 64,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “third week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” On Long Island, both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported more than 10 new flu cases…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Jumps Back Past 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Jumps Back Past 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Jumps Back Past 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community More than 500 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back above 4 percent. After several days of seeing the infection rate drop, it jumped to 4.15 percent of those tested on Thursday, Aug. 26, up from 3.92 percent the previous day, according to the latest data released by the state Department of Health. The statewide infection is also on the rise, up to 3.18 percent after holding steady at 3.13 percent for the previous two days. In Suffolk, 676 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the latest …

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by Zak Failla
North Salem, NY
News
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; Latest Breakdown By County The now-dominant Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to plague the Hudson Valley, which saw another rise in its positive infection rate. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested rose to 3.36 percent on Wednesday, Aug. 18 after holding steady at 3.25 percent the previous two days.  Statewide, the average infection rate dipped for the first time in two weeks, from 3.16 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 17 down slightly to 3.15 on Aug. 18.  New virus-related deaths were recorded in Orange and Dutchess counties. Four other deaths were repo…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon, NY
News
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 37 more businesses, including three in the Hudson Valley (all in Westchester County), after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 279, the state announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8. In total, 1,867 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per viol…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen Horse racing tracks across New York State and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those openings will be effective as of Monday, June 1. The state will issue guidance on how they can open safely reopen in the coming week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced at his news briefing on Saturday, May 16 that two more counties -- Westchester and Suffolk -- are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care.  Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments…

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by Daily Voice
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Sunday, April 26. The state health department reported 5,902 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 288,045 confirmed cases in New York State.  A total of 367 new COVID-19 deaths were also confirmed, bringing the state's total number of fatalities from the virus to 16,966. Related story - COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Albany 948 cases 49 new cases Allegany 35 0 …

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by Daily Voice
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of early Saturday evening, April 11. Albany 446 total cases, 20 Allegany 26, 0 Broome 117, 5 Cattaraugus 19, 1 Cayuga 28, 1 Chautauqua 21, 1 Chemung 60, 1 Chenango 61, 1 Clinton 43, 0 Columbia 77, 3 Cortland 17, 0 Delaware 39, 0 Dutchess 1,744, 146 Erie 1,472, 63 Essex 12, 2 Franklin 11, 0 Fulton 21, 3 Genesee 67, 2 Greene 37, 3 Hami…

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by Daily Voice
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties There were newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 54 New York Counties as the statewide total rose to 170,512. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,575 new cases of the virus, and 777 new deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 7,844 since the outbreak began. There were approximately 400 more hospitalizations overnight for COVID-19, but for the first time since the outbreak, the number of ICU patients dropped as hospitals continue treating and discharging patients. Cuomo has said that he’s “cautiously optimistic,” as he continues seeing the three…

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by Zak Failla
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties There have been newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 55 New York counties as the statewide total climbed to 159,937. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, April 9 that there have been 10,621 new cases of the virus, which resulted in 7,067 deaths. Approximately 18,000 New Yorkers are still hospitalized with COVID-19. Though the number of cases continues to rise, and the death toll has risen to new highs, Cuomo said that social distancing has been working to help “flatten the curve,” and people being hospitalized for the virus…

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by Zak Failla
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties New cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in 52 counties in New York as the statewide total reached 149,316 since the outbreak began. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, as New York continues to be at the forefront of the outbreak. “What we’re doing and what we’ve been doing is working and making a difference," Cuomo said. "The curve is slowly flattening by what we’re doing. “The curve is now below projected peaks, but we have to keep this behavior going. We cannot get complacent." Cuomo ordered all…

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by Zak Failla
Bedford, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to plague New Yorkers, with new cases reported in 45 counties statewide, officials reported. There were 731 new COVID-19-related deaths overnight, though the number of cases may be plateauing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his daily briefing on Tuesday, April 7. There were 8,174 new confirmed cases as the statewide total climbed to 138,863. "It's going to come down to how good we are with testing. ... But you have to have that testing and you have to have that testing on a scale," Cuomo said. "You have 19 million people in th…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
State Attorney General Declares Price Gouging Emergency In Dutchess State Attorney General Declares Price Gouging Emergency In Dutchess
State Attorney General Declares Price Gouging Emergency In Dutchess Dutchess County is among 12 counties in New York to be warned of price gouging following the Halloween storm that caused expansive flooding in the region. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert, warning homeowners and businesses to be on high-alert for potential price gouging after the Thursday, Oct. 31, storm that brought heavy rains and whipping winds to upstate New York. On Friday, Nov. 1, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency in 12 counties that saw widespread power outages and road closures, including Dutchess. Other counties included in Jam…

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by Zak Failla