Chautauqua County Government could be hit with a $4.3 million shortfall this year should New York State move forward with clawing back Medicaid funds. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (E-FMAP) funds are monies from the federal … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 26, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the City of Dunkirk's recent DRI announcement, funding for Chautauqua Lake, an Airport Market Analysis, and more. … [Read more...]
Vietnam Veteran Ceremony for 50th Anniversary of Paris Peace Accords in Mayville Today
A ceremony for Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans will be held in Mayville today in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is hosting the event at noon outside of the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
IDA Board Approves Partial Funding Toward Airport Study
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved using $25,000 toward an Airport Market Analysis Study. IDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the goal is to do the study as part of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – December 22, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses some recent retirements by government officials and staff, as well as sharing more information a planned integration of social services with mental hygiene; and his thoughts on the new scoping plan … [Read more...]
Crews Making Final Preparations Ahead of Power Winter Storm this Holiday Weekend
State and local crews are making final preparations ahead of a powerful winter storm that is expected to unleash heavy snow along with strong winds in Western New York. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Emergency Services Director Noel … [Read more...]
County Legislators Gould, Whitford Announce Retirement
Longtime Chautauqua County Legislators Jay Gould and Paul Whitford were honored for their service at the County Legislature meeting Wednesday night as they both announced their retirement. Jay Gould represents District 17 which covers the towns of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene and DSS to Merge, Health Dept. to Be Standalone Department
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced more details about the reorganization of County's three largest human services programs. The five social services divisions of Department of Health and Human Services, including the divisions of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Holding Off On Updating Shared Service Initiative Until 2023
The County-Wide Shared Services Initiative will not be updated for 2022. The Chautauqua County Planning Department said counties outside New York City are no longer required by the state to develop a new plan or revise and update a previously … [Read more...]
Hall R. Clothier Building to Fully Reopen Friday, December 5
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services' offices in the Hall R. Clothier Building will reopen to the public this Friday. County Executive PJ Wendel thanked Assistant Deputy Director of Public Facilities Josh Rothwell and the … [Read more...]