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...]
Quattrone Sworn in as Chautauqua County Sheriff
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County sheriff James Quattrone was sworn into office New Years Day at noon during a ceremony at the Chautauqua County Court House. Quattrone defeated previous sheriff Joe Gerace during the November election, ending Gerace’s … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Funding for Weed Removal in Burtis Bay
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to provide up to $25,000 in money from the county’s 2 percent occupancy tax fund for the cleanup of weeds in Chautauqua Lake’s Burtis Bay. According to the … [Read more...]
County Undersheriff to Retire in December
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announces the retirement of Undersheriff Charles Holder on Friday afternoon. Undersheriff Holder has over 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the last … [Read more...]
New Sheriff in Town: Quattrone Defeats Gerace in 2018 General Election
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County will have a new Sheriff beginning in 2019. Republican Challenger James Quattrone defeated Democratic Incumbent Joseph Gerace on Tuesday, marking an end to Gerace's 25-year reign as sheriff. Quattrone received an … [Read more...]
WRFA Election Night 2018 News Update – Final
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample gives an election night news update for the 11 p.m. hour. Featuring comments from Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace, who lost reelection, and BOE commissioner Norman … [Read more...]
