"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...]
Silver Creek Man Faces More Charges After Pleading Guilty to Producing, Possessing Child Porn
A Silver Creek man who pleaded guilty in Federal Court Wednesday to producing and possessing child pornography is also being indicted on 24 counts of child sexual assault, criminal sexual acts and rape in County Court. Western District of New York … [Read more...]
Former Bemus Point Village Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
MEDIA RELEASE FROM STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE BEMUS POINT - State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger, … [Read more...]
Schmidt Sworn in as District Attorney
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has a new District Attorney. Republican Jason Schmidt was sworn into office on Saturday, although the ceremony was a low key affair due to COVID-19. Schmidt was sworn in after defeating previous District Attorney … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2020 Election Recap with J Schmidt, PJ Wendel, A Goodell, and G Borrello
WRFARadio · Community Matters - 2020 Election Recap with J Schmidt, PJ Wendel, A Goodell, and G Borrello WRFA's Jason Sample gives a recap of the local races for the 2020 election and also interviews several of the winning candidates from Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Republicans Win Big in Chautauqua County, Southwestern New York
It was a clean sweep for Republicans in Chautauqua County in the 2020 Election, as all GOP candidates on the ballot appeared to have won their respective races, regardless of the record number of absentee ballots that have been cast and await to be … [Read more...]
Federal, State and Local Races Highlight Election 2020
Tuesday is election day across the United States, including here in New York State and Chautauqua County. FEDERAL RACES HIGHLIGHT 2020 The main focus is on the race for presidents, where Republican incumbent Donald Trump is being challenged by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2020 Chautauqua Co. District Attorney Debate: Jason Schmidt and Patrick Swanson
WRFARadio · 2020 Chautauqua Co. District Attorney Debate: Jason Schmidt and Patrick Swanson A debate between the two 2020 candidates for Chautauqua County District Attorney - Patrick Swanson and Jason Schmidt. Moderated by WRFA's Jason Sample with … [Read more...]
Debate Featuring New York State Assembly Candidates Goodell, Cardinale is Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN, NY - A 60-minute debates involving the candidates for New York State Assembly 150th District will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Media Arts Studio Thursday night, Oct. 8. The debate featuring New York State Assembly … [Read more...]
