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...]
County Airport Denied EAS Funding
WASHINGTON - The federal government has denied an application seeking federal funding to help subsidize commercial air service at the Chautauqua County airport in Jamestown. County officials say the county and the city of Jamestown were notified … [Read more...]
NCC to Receive Official National Comedy Center Designation from Congress
JAMESTOWN - National Comedy Center officials joined community leaders and elected officials Friday for a special announcement featuring U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer. Schumer was in Jamestown Friday morning to announce that Congress will soon act on a … [Read more...]
As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
ODMAP Peer Response Partnership to Begin Pilot in Jamestown
SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE MAYVILLE - There’s a new effort underway in Chautauqua County to respond to non-fatal overdose events with support and resources for recovery. A true collaborative effort has led to the development of a program which will … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello – January 2019
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Recorded on Tuesday Jan. 15 and originally airing on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive George Borrello to review his first year in office as … [Read more...]
County Officials Request Residents Use Caution with Arrival of Winter Storm Saturday Afternoon
MAYVILLE - With Chautauqua County expected to receive significant snowfall, frigid temperatures, and heavy wind this weekend, Chautauqua County officials are reminding residents to please use caution. The National Weather Service in Buffalo Friday … [Read more...]
