Energy and affordable housing were a couple of the topics discussed with State and Chautauqua County officials at a CHQ Chamber luncheon event on Friday. The panel included State Senator George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, and County … [Read more...]
John Machemer Appointed To Lead Dunkirk, Jamestown Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed aviation veteran John Machemer to lead airport operations as Deputy Director of Public Facilities – Airports. Machemer will oversee the management and strategic direction of both the Jamestown … [Read more...]
NYSDOT To Construct Temporary Exit To Bemus Point Off Chautauqua Lake Bridge
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced the construction of a temporary eastbound exit ramp off I-86 to restore direct access to Bemus Point’s central business district. The project is in response to concerns raised by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 26, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about nuclear power, Job Corps, the opening of the Hope Haven Women’s Shelter and more. … [Read more...]
Schumer, Wendel Show Support For Job Corps Program
Federal and local officials are showing their support for the Job Corps Program. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate one of the nation’s largest workforce training programs that has … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 29, 2025
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...]