Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses a new behavioral health and addiction treatment center that’s looking to go into the former Lakeshore Hospital and more. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Three Union Contracts
Three county union contracts have received approval by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The contracts for DSACC, CCSSA, and CSEA Unit 6322 are for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The DSACC contract includes wage increases of 4% for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – CHQ Chamber Elected Officials Luncheon – August 14, 2025
We bring you the panel discussion held by CHQ Chamber with Chautauqua County’s State Senator, State Assemblyman, and County Executive. … [Read more...]
Be The Light Vigil To Be Held In Dunkirk Saturday
The second annual “Be the Light: Anyone Can Save a Life” Vigil will be held this Saturday in Dunkirk. The Together We Can CHQ Coalition, in collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, and other community partners, will … [Read more...]
Energy, Affordable Housing Some Topics Discussed At Chamber Elected Officials Event
Energy and affordable housing were a couple of the topics discussed with State and Chautauqua County officials at a CHQ Chamber luncheon event on Friday. The panel included State Senator George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, and County … [Read more...]
John Machemer Appointed To Lead Dunkirk, Jamestown Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed aviation veteran John Machemer to lead airport operations as Deputy Director of Public Facilities – Airports. Machemer will oversee the management and strategic direction of both the Jamestown … [Read more...]
NYSDOT To Construct Temporary Exit To Bemus Point Off Chautauqua Lake Bridge
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced the construction of a temporary eastbound exit ramp off I-86 to restore direct access to Bemus Point’s central business district. The project is in response to concerns raised by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 26, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about nuclear power, Job Corps, the opening of the Hope Haven Women’s Shelter and more. … [Read more...]
Schumer, Wendel Show Support For Job Corps Program
Federal and local officials are showing their support for the Job Corps Program. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate one of the nation’s largest workforce training programs that has … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 29, 2025
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about how the state budget and proposed federal tax cut bill could affect the county's budget and more. … [Read more...]
