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In 2022, residents of Allegany County received an average of $12,485 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in New York.

Chautauqua County: 175 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of February

There were 175 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Chautauqua County as of February, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

Army Corps to hold virtual meeting on Chautauqua Lake restoration project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is set to hold a virtual public meeting to discuss updates on the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project.

Wayne County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Wayne County, providing an average of $2,838 per capita to residents.

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West NY News area weekly mass times

By West NY News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the West NY News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Chautauqua County: 4 fewer active licenses to practice law in February than previous month

By West NY News | Mar 27, 2025

There were four fewer active legal licenses in Chautauqua County in February compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

Chautauqua County outlines ARPA funds impact in recent report

Chautauqua County has detailed its allocation and impact of funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Wendel outlines growth plans in Chautauqua County State of the County Address

In a State of the County address delivered in Mayville, NY, Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. emphasized the county's 50-year leadership journey while unveiling his plans for future growth.

Historical events highlight week in Chautauqua County's past

Research by Norman Carlson, the Chautauqua County Historian, has highlighted notable historical events from Chautauqua County and surrounding areas for the week of March 30 to April 5.

Chautauqua County: Residents received $452.99 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.8% of income in Chautauqua County, providing an average of $3,594 per capita to residents.

1 gas station in cities throughout Chautauqua County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Chautauqua County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cattaraugus County in week ending Mar. 15?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cattaraugus County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Family safety day scheduled amid awareness months

Connecting Communities in Action, in collaboration with the Child Advocacy Center and Social Services, is organizing a family event to promote awareness during April and May.

Chautauqua County launches initiative for unhoused families through integrated services