Tuesday is election day across the United States, including here in New York State and Chautauqua County. FEDERAL RACES HIGHLIGHT 2020 The main focus is on the race for presidents, where Republican incumbent Donald Trump is being challenged by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 29, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 29, 2020 County executive PJ Wendel gives a COVID-19 update. He also talks more about the 2021 County Budget, including his response to the County Legislature approving an … [Read more...]
Active COVID-19 Cases Continue to Claim in Chautauqua County, Hospitalizations at 22 As of Tuesday
MAYVILLE - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County went up for a third straight day. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department, 32 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus were reported for Thursday, bringing the total … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2021 Budget with Slight Property Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 2021 spending plan that will result in a slight tax rate increase for residents. The legislature voted 18 to 1 Wednesday night on a budget that calls for a tax levy of $67.1 million … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 15, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 15, 2020 County executive PJ Wendel gives a COVID-19 update following the recent outbreak at Tanglewood Manor in West Ellicott. He also talks more about the 2021 County … [Read more...]
County Reports 19 New Cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Total Cases Up 16% During Past Week
MAYVILLE - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County is once again on the rise. The Chautauqua County Department of Health reported 19 new cases on Thursday, raising the total number of active cases to 120. That's a 15% increase … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2020 Chautauqua Co. Executive Debate: Richard Morrisroe and PJ Wendel
WRFARadio · 2020 Chautauqua Co. Executive Debate: Richard Morrisroe and PJ Wendel A debate between the two 2020 candidates for the special election of Chautauqua County Executive - PJ Wendel and Richard Morrisroe. Moderated by WRFA's Jason Sample … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Tax Cap Override, Prepares to Approve Slight Increase in Property Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature voted Tuesday night to approve a tax cap override for the 2021 county budget. Lawmakers voted unanimously during a special meeting on a local law that allows the county to override the cap on the 2021 … [Read more...]
Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Reported at Tanglewood Manor in West Ellicott
MAYVILLE - An assisted living facility in the Jamestown area is the location for a cluster of new COVID-19 cases that cropped up over the weekend. Chautauqua County officials held a press conference on Monday to offer additional details about the … [Read more...]
Debate Featuring New York State Assembly Candidates Goodell, Cardinale is Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN, NY - A 60-minute debates involving the candidates for New York State Assembly 150th District will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Media Arts Studio Thursday night, Oct. 8. The debate featuring New York State Assembly … [Read more...]
