WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about New York's new Governor, Kathy Hochul; the increase in COVID-19 cases and mask requirements, as well as how the county budget process is going. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Review Proposals Using American Rescue Plan Funds in September
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a special workshop in September to discuss proposed projects to be funded by the American Rescue Plan. County Executive PJ Wendel, while appearing on WRFA's "Community Matters," said he's been meeting … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Deputy Sheriff’s Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association last night. The agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5%wage increase in … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Issues Statement on Afghanistan
Congressman Tom Reed has issued a statement on the situation in Afghanistan. Reed stated, “The situation in Afghanistan is nothing short of horrifying and is a complete failure of leadership. This Administration made the final decision and executed … [Read more...]
County Officials Recommending Masks Indoors With Uptick in Delta Variant COVID-19 Cases
Chautauqua County officials are recommending "common sense" with increases in area COVID-19 cases. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler said the Delta variant is likely what is causing cases to rise locally, "We know that the State … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County COVID-19 Rate ‘Substantial,’ 12 New Cases Monday
Chautauqua County now has a "substantial" transmission rate of COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control. There were 12 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Monday, August 9th in Chautauqua County. According to the most recent numbers … [Read more...]
County Executive Appoints Daniel Rey as Safety Coordinator
County Executive PJ Wendel has announced his selection of Daniel Rey as Chautauqua County Safety Coordinator. Rey has served as the Safety and Training Coordinator for Niagara County since January 2014. In this position, he developed and oversaw … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 29, 2021
County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to talk about an influx of funds coming to Chautauqua County and how those funds will be used. We also talk the ever changing guidelines or suggestions around COVID-19. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Names James Feldmann as new Executive Assistant
County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of James Feldmann as his Executive Assistant. Feldmann served as a Field Director for Tom Reed for Congress in 2018, 2019, and 2020, where he managed the campaign offices in Allegany, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts $6.2 Million from FAA for Jamestown Airport Improvements
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
