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A Record Six Million Workers Filed For Unemployment Last Week
WASHINGTON – A record 6.6 million workers filed for unemployment benefits last week due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus. The staggering number easily shatters all previous jobless figures. It’s historic, not seen even …
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Stateline Speedway Postpones Season Due To Coronavirus Mandates
BUSTI – Stateline Speedway announced Wednesday night they have postponed their 2020 season due to the state’s Coronavirus mandate. “It has been determined that no racing can take place during the month of April,” read …
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Local Distillery Now Creating Hand Sanitizer, Hopes To Combat COVID-19
WESTFIELD – A local winery, brewery and distiller is doing its part to help fill the demand for hand sanitizer caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Mazza Five & 20 Spirits in Westfield has shifted …
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Jamestown Plastics Pivots Production In Response To COVID-19 Crisis
BROCTON — A northern Chautauqua County based manufacture has adjusted its production in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamestown Plastics’ owner Jay Baker, says his team has begun work designing face shields for the health …
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COVID: Instacart Makes Changes Amid Worker Strike
JAMESTOWN – Instacart is trying to increase safety measures for its workers who are worried about Coronavirus. The changes were a reaction to a nationwide strike on Monday. The grocery delivery service says it will …
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New York Extends Workforce Policy Regulations Through Mid-April
ALBANY – New York State has extended its nonessential workforce policy regulations through mid-April. Governor Andrew Cuomo says the “New York On Pause” policy will now run through April 15. This is the policy keeping …
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COVID: Walmart Has More Sales Of Tops, Not Bottoms
JAMESTOWN – With so many people adapting to working from home during the Coronavirus outbreak, Walmart says it’s seeing an interesting new trend. Millions of white collar workers have traded their business suits, for more …
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Company Donates Storage As Hospital Makes Room For Possible Patient Increase
App users, tap here to watch. JAMESTOWN – A local container rental company is helping UPMC Chautauqua Hospital prepare for an increase in patients caused by the novel Coronavirus pandemic. JRSC Express donated two of …
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Local OfficeMax Slated To Permanently Close By Mid-May
LAKEWOOD – OfficeMax located in the Chautauqua Mall has announced it will soon be closing it’s doors. Signs outside the building went up early last week stating the store will be closing. The store will …
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County Manufacturers Encouraged To Produce Supplies For Covid-19 Response
JAMESTOWN – In response to a shortage of products to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in New York State, Chautauqua County officials are encouraging local manufactures to lend a hand. Specifically, the Chautauqua Industrial Development …
