MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone has released a letter to the community, outlining his concerns with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent executive order calling for a thorough review and subsequent adjustments to local police departments … [Read more...]
Sheriff Warns Public of Fake Gun Confiscation Letter
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says someone wrote a letter claiming to be a member of the sheriff's office and sent it to a local town clerk, warning them that a gun confiscation could soon be underway. According to a Facebook … [Read more...]
Wendel Extends County State of Emergency for An Additional 30 Days
[MEDIA RELEASE] Screening Protocols for Visitors to County Facilities Will Take Effect Thursday MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel extended Chautauqua County’s State of Emergency for up to 30 additional days as of 5p.m. on Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Executive Declares a State of Emergency Due to Novel Coronavirus
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel declared a State of Emergency at 5 p.m. on Sunday due to the novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19). The local state of emergency will remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty days or until … [Read more...]
Republican Senate Task Force to Host First Hearing Thursday on Repeal of Bail Reform
Hearing will be live streamed on Facebook starting at 2 p.m. BUFFALO - Republicans from the New York State Senate will hold their first Repeal Bail Reform Task Force hearing Thursday afternoon in Buffalo. Chaired by Sen. George Borrello … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County from Late Monday Morning to Tuesday Morning
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Most of Western New York, including Chautauqua County. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson and Sheriff James Quattrone
ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone about the impact the recent Criminal Justice Reform measures enacted by the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone January 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about his first month on the job and gives an update on several initiatives involving the county … [Read more...]
Gerace Appointed Director of Campus Security and Safety and Chautauqua
CHAUTAUQUA - It didn't take long for former Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace to find a new job after being defeated in the 2018 general election. Gerace has been named director of campus security and safety at Chautauqua Institution and will … [Read more...]
County Officials Request Residents Use Caution with Arrival of Winter Storm Saturday Afternoon
MAYVILLE - With Chautauqua County expected to receive significant snowfall, frigid temperatures, and heavy wind this weekend, Chautauqua County officials are reminding residents to please use caution. The National Weather Service in Buffalo Friday … [Read more...]
