Allegany County, NY

06/12/2026

NYS DVS is launching a new monthly YouTube Live: Veterans Benefits & Policy Briefing—a lunch-hour update on federal, state, and local developments impacting Veterans, military families, and military-connected students.

Featuring Benjamin Pomerance, Deputy Counsel (NYS DVS), with moderated Q&A and clear next steps.

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00–12:45 PM (ET)

📍 YouTube Live
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/FjSPvE2hZ_Y?feature=share
📲Scan the QR code on the flyer to join

Please share with your campus/community networks.

06/12/2026

It's HOT out there, New Yorkers! 🥵 Make sure you stay safe and hydrated:

▶️ Drink plenty of water, even if you're not thirsty.
▶️ When working outside, drink 8 oz of water every 15-20 minutes.
▶️ Drink water in shorter intervals.
▶️ More tips: http://dhses.ny.gov/extreme-heat

06/12/2026

Warmer weather often means more lawn care, boating, and outdoor projects that involve gasoline.

Safety reminders:
1️⃣ Always store gasoline in approved containers
2️⃣ Never store gasoline in drink or food containers
3️⃣ Keep gasoline out of reach of children

Questions about a gasoline exposure? Call us anytime at 1-800-222-1222!

06/12/2026

One more warm and humid day today with some showers and thunderstorms. Fair and less humid Saturday. Numerous showers and storms Sunday.

06/11/2026

333111 for Emergency and Weather Alerts! There is a new and easy way to get emergency and weather text alerts from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) for events happening in your county. It’s FREE to sign up!

After you sign up, you will receive texts for emergency and weather alerts in your area including:

Severe weather alerts, expected impacts, and guidance and tips to stay safe
Significant and widespread power outages
Information about response activities such as shelter locations, warming centers, and water distribution

The system works with all cell phone carriers. Message and data rates may apply.
Signing up is private. New York State has no ability to track or monitor your activity or personal data in any way.

If you are already signed up for NY-ALERT, there is no need to sign up for the new alerting method. Users registered for NY-ALERT will receive the same emergency and weather-related messages that registrants of 333111 receive.

Sign up for emergency and weather alerts in your area by texting your county or borough name to 333-111!

06/11/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties until 8:00 PM this evening.

06/11/2026

While all registered voters can vote in a general/special election, primary elections are only for enrolled members of a party to choose their nominee for November. Answer the questions to find out if you can vote this month! Check out elections.ny.gov for more info.

06/11/2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued for portions of the area for Thursday. Warming temperatures with humidity remaining in place will result in Heat Index values in the upper 80s to mid 90s for most of the area. The highest Heat Index values are expected for areas north of I90 and the lower elevations of the western & northern Finger Lakes where a Heat Advisory is in place. The Heat Advisory is in effect from 12-8 PM on Thursday.