Environment
Environment
CDC Fears ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ Is Spreading, Could Infect Humans
WASHINGTON – The Center for Disease Control issued a warning this week about a deadly disease spreading in the United States. Chronic Wasting Disease, known as the “zombie deer disease,” is an illness that infects the …
Breaking News
Oil Derrick Fire Extinguished, 150 Gallons Of Oil Spilled
ALLEGANY – Seven fire departments worked quickly to extinguish an oil derrick fire that was reported about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday along Flatstone and Chipmunk roads in the Town of Allegany. The Cattaraugus County Office of Emergency Services …
Environment
Niagara Falls Undergoes Freeze
NIAGARA FALLS – Temperatures in the past few days were so cold parts of Niagara Falls have frozen over. Viewer photos from the Canadian side of the falls captured stunning images. The record cold in …
Education
Martz Observatory To Host Super Moon Eclipse Viewing
FREWSBURG – Weather permitting, it will be a special night at the Martz Observatory. The Observatory will host a viewing of the Super Moon Eclipse starting Sunday about 9 p.m. and running until about 2 …
Crime
Jadlowski License Ban Is 10 Years, Firearm Ban Is Permanent
ALBANY – The DEC, in a statement to WNYNewsNow, said the Thomas Jadlowski hunting license ban can only be for 10 years, but his right to own a firearm or muzzelloader is permanent. On background, …
Environment
County Offers Waterway Improvement Grant
MAYVILLE – A yearly grant to help improve area lakes and waterways is yet again available. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello told WNYNewsNow that the county takes revenue from the bed tax to help improve …
Environment
DEC Seeks Public Comments On Cattaraugus Creek Fisheries Management Plan
ALBANY -The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released the Draft Upper Cattaraugus Creek Fisheries Management Plan for public comment. The draft plan provides a roadmap for fisheries management practices following the planned …
Environment
Lawmakers Take Action On Lake Weed Problems
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County Lawmakers are taking a step forward to allocate funding to help cleanup Chautauqua Lake. On Wednesday night, legislators voted unanimously to allocate up to $25,000 from 2019 occupancy tax funding for …
Crime
Man Fined After Killing Doe Out Of Season With .22 Rifle And Knife
HARMONY – A man has been fined $1,712.50 after he agreed to a civil settlement for shooting a doe out of season June 10, according the the Department of Environmental Conservation. On Dec. 3, DEC …
Environment
Former County Executive Honored For State Parks Work
ALBANY – Former Chautauqua County Executive Mark Thomas, retired director of the Western District of the state Office of Parks, has been honored with one of the 2018 New York State Historic Preservation Award. From 2007 …
