Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the incident at Chautauqua Institution on August 12, 2022 involving the attack on author Salman Rushdie and the County's response. He also discusses work on the 2023 County Budget, new hires, a … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $2.3 Million One-Year Contract Extension with CSEA
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a one-year contract with CSEA Unit 6300. First Assistant County Attorney Pat Slagle explained to legislative committees last week that the contract is being extended following the recent resignation … [Read more...]
Final Week of Chautauqua Institution’s Summer Programming Focuses on Folk Artists
The ninth and final week of Chautauqua Institution's 2022 summer programming will focus on the theme: "A Vibrant Tapestry: Exploring Creativity, Culture, and Faith with Smithsonian Folklife Festival." The week, which concludes August 28, will … [Read more...]
Matar Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder, Assault Charges in County Court
The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie last week at Chautauqua Institution pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges on Thursday and was held without bail. 24-year old Hadi Matar was arraigned in … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Call for Special Session to Grant Peace Officer Status to Chautauqua Institution Safety Personnel
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to convene a special session to pass legislation that would strengthen security at Chautauqua Institution. This comes in the wake of last week’s attack on … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Speaks at Chautauqua, ‘The Pen Will Always Prevail Over the Knife’
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Announces Updated Security Measures
Chautauqua Institution has announced updated security policies for those visiting or working on the grounds for the remainder of the season. New York State Police Superintendant Kevin Bruen said there will be an increased presence of State Police … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Week 8 Theme is ‘New Profiles in Courage’
Chautauqua Institution's week eight theme is "new profiles in courage." The 10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series in the Amphitheater will have speakers examine historical and modern narratives of courage in a similar vein as then-Senator John F. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Spoke at Chautauqua Institution Sunday, Condemning Attack on Salman Rushdie
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
New Jersey Man Arrested in Attack on Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution
A New Jersey man has been arrested in the attack on author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution. New York State Police say 24-year old Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey was arrested after they say he ran onto the Amphitheater Stage and … [Read more...]
