WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19, as well as discussing County Road and Bridge Work projects, and how the new State Budget affects Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Can Be Controlled
County Executive PJ Wendel said there is a slight uptick in positive cases of COVID and in hospitalizations in Chautauqua County over the last week. Wendel said they're not sure if it's attributed to Easter-related travel at this time, but says … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Releases List of 2021 Road and Bridge Work
Chautauqua County will be paving 22 miles of county roads and rehabilitating or replacing over 18 bridges as part of the 2021 construction program. County Executive PJ Wendel and County Public Facilities Director Brad Bentley said this year’s program … [Read more...]
State Launches Website Focusing on Cannabis Management, Wendel Questions True Financial Impact
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has also announced the website launch for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This website educates the public on the OCM's regulatory structure which, with the Cannabis Control Board, will oversee the … [Read more...]
Green to Run for County Executive
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections has posted the final list of candidates for the 2021 local elections and Norman Green, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chairman (and County Democratic Election Commissioner until Thursday) is … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 1, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID 19, as well as discussing Marijuana Legalization in New York State and the likelihood of him running unopposed for a full 4-year term in November. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: March 18, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks about the federal COVID-19 relief funding Chautauqua County is set to receive from the federal government, while also reflecting on COVID-19 pandemic on the one-year anniversary of the state of emergency … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: March 4, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on the vaccination effort in the county, along with challenges local residents are experiencing in trying to get vaccinated. He also talks about his future hopes for Chautauqua Lake, including an … [Read more...]
Wendel’s State of the County Focuses on Accomplishments During COVID-19, Looks Toward Reviving Local Economy
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel delivered his 2021 State of the County report to the legislature on Wednesday night. Wendell highlighted how the county worked to address the COVID-19 pandemic, not only on the healthcare front, but … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Feb. 18, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on COVID-19, including the ongoing effort to vaccinate country residents. … [Read more...]
