A variety of needs of senior citizens has been advanced by Allegany County residents, from transportation to housing, increased handyman assistance and community knowledge about services, during a public hearing on deficiencies in aids for older adults. The comments came during a free Older Adults Wellness Day Friday at Genesis Bible Church in Scio, with … Read more
UPDATE – 4:40PM Wednesday: A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for a broad swath of Western and Central New York counties until 11PM. A Watch means that conditions are favorable for a weather event to occur. A Warning means that an event is happening or is imminent in a particular area. A FLOOD WATCH was … Read more
UPDATE #1 – 1:29PM Friday: The chances for severe weather Saturday has been raised to an Enhanced Risk, the third level on a five-step scale. The new designation includes potential for numerous, more persistent and/or widespread thunderstorms versus a scattered number included in this morning’s Marginal Risk forecast by the NWS SPC, along with a … Read more
BREAKING ALERT: The Air Quality Alert has been elevated this morning to Unhealthy for all populations in Western and Central New York as northwest winds carry the smoke from massive wildfires which erupted in Ontario, Canada and Northern Minnesota Monday across the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today and tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) … Read more
EARLY WEATHER ALERT: A single-day of HEAT ADVISORIES is occurring tomorrow for all of Western and a significant portion of Central New York, along with North Central Pennsylvania. National Weather Service (NWS) offices at Buffalo, which forecasts for Allegany County, Binghamton, which covers Steuben County east, and State College, Pa., which has Northern Pennsylvania in … Read more
UPDATE #1 – 3:25PM Friday: A heightened SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for Steuben County, N.Y., and McKean County, Pa., east until 11PM. A Watch means that conditions are favorable for such weather events and individuals should prepare for them to occur by planning to take cover and protecting individuals and property, while a … Read more
BREAKING WEATHER ALERTS: New maps posted this morning now are alerting to risks for severe weather today through Friday in and bordering Allegany County, adding to HEAT ADVISORIES and EXTREME HEAT WARNINGS already declared. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is alerting to Marginal Risks of severe weather today in most of … Read more
BREAKING WEATHER ALERT: Heat risk levels involving high temperatures and humidity will continue to build Monday and throughout the workweek in Allegany County and Western New York east, with cooling centers, primarily at libraries when they are open, being posted by emergency management officials. Heat indices are forecast to rise into the upper 90s, starting … Read more
EARLY HEAT ALERT: Forecasters are encouraging residents of the Central and Eastern United States to begin preparing for a Significant Heat Wave which currently is forecast to start building on Sunday and move into increasing heat and humidity through the July 4 Weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center (WPC) is providing the … Read more
UPDATE #3 – 1:22PM: A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH been issued by the NWS SPC until 8PM for Southwestern New York counties, including Allegany, south into Pennsylvania. A Watch means that conditions are favorable for the weather event being alerted to. A Warning means that an event is imminent or occurring and immediate action should be … Read more
SATURDAY WEATHER UPDATE: Saturday morning rain has departed east from Allegany County, but the threat of severe weather continues, starting this afternoon, as a cold front moves northeast through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) at State College, Pa, has provided graphics of the main threats, with Allegany County included in what it describes … Read more
TUESDAY WEATHER ALERTS: Yesterday’s Slight Risk forecast of severe weather for today, the second level on a five-step scale, for Northern Allegany County has been expanded southward and now includes all of Western New York, including the entire county, and most of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo is reporting that the … Read more
EARLY ALERTS: Motorists will face extended road closures in West Almond and traffic reductions in Bolivar, starting Monday, as outdoor workers and and the general public experience temperatures approaching 90 during the beginning of the workweek. – Allegany County Road 2 (Karr Valley Road), from I-86 south to its Turnpike Road intersection in the Town … Read more
BREAKING WEATHER UPDATE: Last night’s WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties west now has been expanded to all of Western and Central New York and Northern Pennsylvania from various times this afternoon until 1PM Thursday with a widespread three-to-six inches of snow being forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) says the original Advisory … Read more
A Band Called Hope will help herald this year’s Christmas season for area residents tonight during a free concert reflecting A Friendship Christmas – Celebrating the True Message of Christmas. The event, which also will include the opportunity for family audience participation, will be held from 6:30PM to 7:30PM, Thursday, December 4, at the Bible … Read more
Additional Musical Memories Cafes for Allegany County older adults, caregivers, and their loved ones, especially those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, have been scheduled through the end of the year, starting Thursday night in Belmont. The five, free lunch or dinner activities are designed to offer “a warm, musical environment that encourages connection, relaxation, and … Read more
Area individuals with disabilities and their families will be able to connect next week with dozens of local organizations and provider agencies. The Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board will hold a free Disabilities Resource Fair from noon to 3PM, Wednesday, October 29, at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street in Wellsville. Community … Read more
Two community engagement sessions on mental health will be held in Hornell this week as part of a listening series being held in various parts of the state. The State Office of Mental Health will conduct the duplicate forums from 6PM to 8PM Wednesday, October 10, and 9AM to 11AM Thursday at the Hornell Community … Read more
Registration is underway for a free Sensory-Friendly Movie Night next week in Hornell. The film, title of which will be announced at the showing, will start at 6PM Monday, September 29, at the Spotlight Theater, 191 Main Street. The activity, for anyone with a disability, will feature lower sound volume, softer lighting, and sensory items … Read more
Smoke-filled skies are forecast to continue today throughout most of New York and extending into Pennsylvania counties south and east of Allegany, with isolated afternoon showers possible through at least Thursday, particularly in northern areas of the county. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has issued another AIR QUALITY ALERT for all … Read more