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...]
Federal, State and Local Races Highlight 2018 Elections in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Election day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6 and there are races for all three levels of government in Chautauqua County. Statewide contested races include the run for U.S. Senator, New York Governor, State Attorney General and State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2018 Election – LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum: Chautauqua County Sheriff Candidates
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Full audio of the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Meet the Candidates Forum, featuring the two candidates for Chautauqua County Sheriff: Incumbent Joseph Gerace (D) and Challenger James Quattrone(R). … [Read more...]
