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County Legislature Requests Governor Hochul Veto Bill Moving Elections To Even-Numbered Years

August 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County legislators are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a bill that would move some elections to even numbered years. The State Legislature passed the bill, saying the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, elections, Kathy Hochul, Marty Proctor, New York State Constitution, New York State Legislature, Terry Niebel, Tom Nelson

Falconer Residents Requesting Action from County, Start Neighborhood Watch Group Over Transitional Housing Issues

August 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Falconer residents are requesting action by the county again in regards to the use of the Budget Inn for transitional housing by Department of Social Services. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski said he's not heard from county officials since last appearing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Budget Inn, Chautauqua County Legislature, James Jaroszynski, Kerry Chase, Legislature Human Services Committee, Neighborhood Watch, Nicky Pierce, Persnikkity Pies

Public Meeting on Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fees Set for August 15

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County will be holding another public meeting to discuss Chautauqua Lake boat user fees. The meeting will take place 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15 in the Legislative Chambers of the Gerace Office Building in Mayville. County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: boat user fee, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Occupancy Tax, PJ Wendel, Rebecca Wurster

County Planning Board Approves Motion of Support For JCC Diethrick Stadium Plan

August 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Planning Board has approved a motion of support for Jamestown Community College's Diethrick Stadium Multi-Sport Athletic Complex plan. The Board, which is advisory in nature, heard a presentation about the $30.3 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 County Budget, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Planning Board, City of Jamestown, Daniel DeMarte, Dick Patton, Jamestown Community College, Melissa Meyers, New York State Legislature, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, State University of New York, State University of New York Capital program

Falconer Mayor, Businesses Wants DSS To Stop Using Village For Emergency Housing

July 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

The Falconer Mayor and some businesses are expressing concern about the placement of people by the County Department of Social Services at a hotel in the village. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski, speaking at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Pierce, Budget Inn, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua County Legislature, Ellicott Police Department, Falconer Fire Department, James Jaroszynski, Persnikkity Pies, PJ Wendel, Village of Falconer

County Legislature Passes Two Union Contracts

July 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two four-year union contracts. The contract with CSEA Unit 6300 includes a 3% wage increase in 2024 and 2025 and a 3.5% wage increase in 2026 and 2027. It also includes a $1,000 bonus each year of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Bankoski, CCSEA, Chautauqua County Legislature, CSEA Unit 6300, David Wilfong, John Hemmer, Terry Niebel

County Legislature to Vote on Two Union Contracts

July 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has two union contracts on their voting agenda for the monthly meeting tonight. A four-year proposed contract with CSEA Unit 3600 includes a 3% wage increase in 2024 and 2025 and a 3.5% wage increase in 2026 and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCSEA, Chautauqua County Legislature, CSEA Unit 6300

JCC’s Proposed $30.3 Million Multi-Sport Athletic Complex To Come Before County Planning Board

July 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A proposed $30.3 million multi-sport athletic complex project at Jamestown Community College will be going before the County Planning Board. The Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved sending the proposed project before … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Planning Board, Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees, JCC multi-sport athletic complex project, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, State University of New York Capital program, SUNY Board of Trustees

County Legislator Part of Fatal Crash in Westfield

July 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A County Legislator was part of a fatal crash in Westfield. Westfield Police report that just before 3:00 p.m.on Thursday, July 6, 77-year old John Hemmer of Westfield was driving north on Hardenburg Road when he drifted into the southbound lane … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Jeffrey Duchaine, John Hemmer, Westfield Police Department

County Legislature Passes Motion Promoting Equality, Denouncing Racism

June 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a motion promoting equality and denouncing racism. Legislator Tom Nelson, who is a teacher in Frewsburg, said he was offended by an incident last October where people wore black face costumes at a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chloe Smith, David Wilfong, Elisabeth Rankin, Racism, Susan Parker, Tom Nelson

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