Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses details about his proposed 2026 executive budget. … [Read more...]
Proposed 2026 County Budget Totals $309.7 Million, Reduces Taxes By 54 Cents
The proposed 2026 budget for Chautauqua County totals $309.7 million and would reduce taxes by 54-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel said one of the biggest challenges in developing the budget continues to be unfunded state mandates, which will … [Read more...]
Absolute Of Westfield Closing, Affects 93 Jobs
93 workers will lose their jobs when Absolute of Westfield closes its doors. The nursing home started announcing in late August to families of residents that they would be closing. County Executive PJ Wendel said he’s talked to the State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 28, 2025
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses a new behavioral health and addiction treatment center that’s looking to go into the former Lakeshore Hospital and more. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Three Union Contracts
Three county union contracts have received approval by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The contracts for DSACC, CCSSA, and CSEA Unit 6322 are for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The DSACC contract includes wage increases of 4% for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – CHQ Chamber Elected Officials Luncheon – August 14, 2025
We bring you the panel discussion held by CHQ Chamber with Chautauqua County’s State Senator, State Assemblyman, and County Executive. … [Read more...]
Be The Light Vigil To Be Held In Dunkirk Saturday
The second annual “Be the Light: Anyone Can Save a Life” Vigil will be held this Saturday in Dunkirk. The Together We Can CHQ Coalition, in collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, and other community partners, will … [Read more...]
Energy, Affordable Housing Some Topics Discussed At Chamber Elected Officials Event
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...]
