We have compiled a great resource list for those who would like someone to talk to, but aren’t comfortable with face to face services. We have checked and verified that all of these resources are working and available! Find treatment facilities confidentially and anonymously, 24/7 by using the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. The…

Due to the events surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services has changed some of the ways in which we are serving the public, please note that we are not shut down and still providing services as detailed below.

During this national emergency, the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services would like to let Medicaid recipients know that based on the federal legislation signed into law on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, no person who currently has Medicaid coverage will lose their coverage during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I, Howard V. VanRensselaer, Chairman, Cattaraugus County Legislature, in accordance with a declaration of a State of Emergency issued on March 15, 2020 and pursuant to Section 25 of the State Executive Law, hereby issue the following directive: Cattaraugus County COVID-19 Entry Screening at County Facilities

Since 2009, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has enforced this annual burn ban to reduce the number of wildfires and their subsequent damage. During this time period, all residential burning of brush is prohibited. Over the past 9 years, due to this regulation, wildfires have decreased across the state by more than 40…

As most are aware, On March 19, 2020 New York State was approved as an Economic Injury Disaster State so our small business can start the application process now.  The website  is https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Those receiving or applying for assistance from the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services are urged to call the department at (716) 373-8065 before coming into the office.

Due to growing public health concerns and directive modifications from Governor Andrew Cuomo, Legislature Chairman, Howard VanRensselaer has declared that all Cattaraugus County transfer stations will be open their normal operating days and times starting on Monday, March 23, 2020. Commercial haulers are still required to go to their…

As we continue to deal with the changes moment by moment brought on by COVID-19, the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism wants you to know that we are working closely with the State & Federal Government in regards to any opportunities for businesses during this COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation is…

REQUEST FOR INCLUSION INTO A CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT OF AGRICULTURAL PARCELS SUBMITTED DURING THE 2020 THIRTY-DAY INCLUSION PERIOD

Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 220.1 issued on March 12, 2020 suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Cattaraugus County Planning Board scheduled for March 26, 2020 will be held electronically via conference call instead of…

Current COVID-19 status update for Cattaraugus County: 82 mandatory quarantine 14 precautionary quarantine 33 samples awaiting results 0 positive cases as of 3/19/2020; 10:20 AM Very very limited tests available in the county at this time.

Current COVID-19 status update for Cattaraugus County, as of 3/19/2020; 10:20 AM: 82 mandatory quarantine 14 precautionary quarantine 33 samples awaiting results 0 positive cases Very very limited tests available in the county at this time.

Immediate directives from Cattaraugus County signed on March 19, 2020. Directive 1-2020 I, Howard V. VanRensselaer, Chairman, Cattaraugus County Legislature, in accordance with a declaration of a State of Emergency issued on March 15, 2020 and pursuant to Section 25 of the State Executive Law, hereby issue the following directive(s): The…

There are changes to the three Dept. of Motor Vehicle offices in Cattaraugus County as two offices are closed while the other will be by appointment only.