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Energy, Affordable Housing Some Topics Discussed At Chamber Elected Officials Event

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, CHQ Chamber, Climate Act, Dan Heitzenrater, George Borrello, Marcellus shale, NRG, nuclear power, PJ Wendel

John Machemer Appointed To Lead Dunkirk, Jamestown Airports

July 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk Airport, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, John Machemer, PJ Wendel

NYSDOT To Construct Temporary Exit To Bemus Point Off Chautauqua Lake Bridge

July 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Chautauqua Lake Bridge, Eric Meka, I-86, New York State Department of Transportation, PJ Wendel

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 26, 2025

June 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Cassadaga Job Corp, Hope Haven Shelter, Hope Haven Women's Center, nuclear power, PJ Wendel

Schumer, Wendel Show Support For Job Corps Program

June 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Job Corp, Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, Job Corp, PJ Wendel

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 29, 2025

May 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Big Beautiful Bill, New York State Budget, PJ Wendel

November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, City of Dunkirk, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Gregory Carlson, Gregory Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jay Gould, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Melissa First, Michael Zanghi, Nick Langworthy, Paul Whitford, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Dando Jr., Russ Bonfiglio, Sandra Lewis, Seth States, Susan Parker, Tamara Dickey, Terry Niebel, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Travis Heiser, Vince DeJoy

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 27, 2025

March 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Homeless, nuclear energy, PJ Wendel, State of the County

County Executive Wendel Shares Plans To Explore Nuclear Energy, Get Commercial Air Service Back To Jamestown, Open Homeless Shelter

March 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, CHQ Transit, Essential Air Service, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Grow CHQ, Homeless, Mobile Health Vehicle, nuclear energy, NYSERDA, PJ Wendel, State of the County, U.S. Department of Transportation

County Executive Wendel To Present State of the County

March 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, PJ Wendel, State of the County

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