JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Chautauqua County this week to meet with officials, including County Executive George Borrello, to discuss the county airport. In addition, he made time to stop by the YWCA in Jamestown to learn … [Read more...]
Democrats Look Tap Catt County Millennial as State Senate Candidate
MAYVILLE - Regional Democrats are taping a young resident to serve as their candidate in a special election for state senate. According to a media release sent out by the Democratic Committee of Chautauqua County, political newcomer Austin Morgan … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Borrello Reluctant at First, But Felt ‘Sense of Duty’ to Pursue Vacated Senate Seat
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDLOUD MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) confirms that he is hoping to be the area's next representative in the New York State Senator. On Thursday morning WRFA talked … [Read more...]
900+ Students, 23 Schools Participate in STEM Wars 2019
JAMESTOWN - It was a busy day at Jamestown Community College's Phys Ed building Thursday when over 900 area middle and high school students participated in the 5th annual STEM Wars. The event is a collaboration between the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
County GOP Committee Throws Support Behind Borrello in Search for State Senate Candidate
MAYVILLE - It appears more and more likely that Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello is getting the support he needs to be a candidate for a recently vacated State Senate seat, whenever an election finally takes place. According to the … [Read more...]
Conservatives Endorse Borrello for Vacated Senate Seat
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) hasn't announced his intention to seek a seat in the New York State Senate, but that hasn't stopped at least one political party from endorsing him to fill the vacated seat. The … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Voices Opposition to 2019 Herbicide Use Request
LAKEWOOD - While Chautauqua County executive George Borrello is asking for unity and consensus between stakeholders when it comes to the management of Chautauqua Lake, one group is still voicing its concern about the proposed use of herbicides by … [Read more...]
Wilfong Points to Record of Reducing County Taxes in Bid for GOP Nomination for Mayor
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County legislator from Jamestown who's now seeking the Republican Party's nomination as candidate for Mayor is relying on his voting record of reducing taxes in county government to convince voters he's the right man for … [Read more...]
City Man Who Killed Dog by Hanging it from Tree Sentenced to One Year in Jail
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man arrested for hanging a pit bull from a tree and then leaving it there has been sentenced to one year in jail. The District Attorney's Office says 48 year-old Robert Overton Jr. was sentenced Monday in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Borrello Focuses on Themes of Collaboration in 2019 State of the County Report
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello used his annual State of the County report to emphasis a need for continued collaboration within the county. On Wednesday night Borrello appeared before the Chautauqua County Legislature to … [Read more...]
