With a new administration being sworn in on Monday, the question has been raised about what will happen to asylum seekers in the United States. President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders aimed at speeding the … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – December 19 and 26, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the results of the Jamestown Airport Market Study, possible plans to move county offices to the Chautauqua Mall and more. … [Read more...]
County Officials Urge People To Stay Safe, Use Good Judgment During Winter Storm
Chautauqua County officials are urging people to stay safe and use good judgment during the continued Lake Effect Snow Storm. County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman, Public Facilities Director Tim … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – November 21, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the election results, economic development news, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 24, 2024
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed 2025 County Budget, Hurricane Relief, Chautauqua Lake and more. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes 2024 Budget With 21-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed along party lines a budget for 2025 that reduces the tax rate by 21-cents. The budget passed reflects a Real Property Tax Levy of $73,256,471 which is $164,976 less than what County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airports Collecting Donations To Help Those Affected By Hurricanes in North Carolina, Florida
Donations are being accepted at Chautauqua County's Airports to help people in North Carolina and Florida who have been affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The County is asking residents to contribute urgently needed donations, which will be … [Read more...]
South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Breaks Ground On Phase 2 of Sewer Project
Chautauqua County and the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District broke ground Thursday on a project that will connect all properties on the the west side of Chautauqua Lake to the public sewer system. Work is expected to begin this fall … [Read more...]
Dana Corwin Appointed As Interim Director For County Office For Aging Services
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed Dana Corwin as the Interim Director of the Office for Aging Services. Corwin takes the helm following the retirement of longtime director Dr. Mary Ann Spanos. Corwin, a registered nurse and … [Read more...]
