We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about how the state budget and proposed federal tax cut bill could affect the county's budget and more. … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 27, 2025
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his State of the County address that included everything from exploring nuclear energy to shelters for the homeless. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Shares Plans To Explore Nuclear Energy, Get Commercial Air Service Back To Jamestown, Open Homeless Shelter
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel focused on goals to boost local economic development, enhance infrastructure, and promote sustainable county growth in his annual State of the County. Wendel called these goals part of his “Grow CHQ” … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel To Present State of the County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will present his 2025 State of the County Address tonight. Wendel will give the address as part of the Chautauqua County Legislature’s monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislature Chambers of the Gerace … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – February 27, 2025
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the Corrections Officers’ strike, concerns about Federal Funding, and his announcement that he’s running for a second full term. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Announces Reelection Plans
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced his intentions to run for reelection. Wendel is in the last year of his first full term, having first taken office in January 2020 to fill out the term of George Borrello who was appointed to the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 23, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss the State Budget and State of the State; the Jamestown Airport, immigration, and more. … [Read more...]
With Incoming Trump Administration, Questions Are Being Raised About Immigration
With a new administration being sworn in on Monday, the question has been raised about what will happen to asylum seekers in the United States. President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders aimed at speeding the … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
