The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law requiring motorists move over three feet when passing non-motorists. Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone spoke during privilege of the floor, voicing his concerns over enforcement of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded $250,000 To Advance Housing Development
Chautauqua County has been awarded $250,000 to advance housing development. The funding through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Technical Assistance to Grow Pro-Housing Communities will help build upon the Chautauqua County Housing … [Read more...]
Local Law Proposed To Require Motorists Move Over 3-Feet For Non-Motorists
Jamestown County Legislator Tom Nelson is proposing a local law that would require motorists move over three feet for non-motorists, including bicyclists and horse-drawn carriages. Nelson, speaking before the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Lease Agreement To Relocate South County Departments To Former Lynn Building
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a lease agreement authorizing Chautauqua County Government to relocate its South County operations to the Lynn Building in downtown Jamestown. The 10-year lease agreement with 310-322 East Third … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature To Hold July Meeting At Robert H. Jackson Center
The Chautauqua County Legislature’s monthly meeting will take place at the Robert H. Jackson Center this Wednesday. The special meeting location coincides with two significant milestones being celebrated this year: the 25th anniversary of the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Looking To Consolidate Jamestown Locations
Chautauqua County is looking move county services from three separate buildings downtown into former Lynn Building on the corner of East Third Street and Prendergast Avenue. The Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee heard a presentation from … [Read more...]
County Sheriff, Humane Society Announce Partnership To Address Animal Cruelty
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the Chautauqua County Humane Society have announced a partnership to address animal cruelty more effectively. Sheriff Jim Quattrone said the County Legislature had approved the creation of an Animal … [Read more...]
County Executive’s State Of County Set For April 21
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will deliver his 2026 State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 21. The speech will be hosted in partnership with the CHQ Chamber and feature an opportunity for public engagement. The breakfast … [Read more...]
County Legislature Seats Up For Election Again In November Thanks To Even Year Voting Change
Chautauqua County Legislature seats are on the November General Election ballot again under New York State’s new even year election law. The U.S. Supreme Court, last month, declined to hear a case on the state law that pushed local elections to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jefferson Project Presentation – March 5, 2026
The Jefferson Project gave their annual presentation on research on Chautauqua Lake to the Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. … [Read more...]
