WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19, as well as discussing County Road and Bridge Work projects, and how the new State Budget affects Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Can Be Controlled
County Executive PJ Wendel said there is a slight uptick in positive cases of COVID and in hospitalizations in Chautauqua County over the last week. Wendel said they're not sure if it's attributed to Easter-related travel at this time, but says … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: April 8, 2021
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about federal COVID funding, borrowing for the city's parking garages, public safety and police contracts, and much more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Senator Chuck Schumer: April 8, 2021
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was joined by other local officials at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown to discuss the "Save Our Stages" fund as part of the American Rescue Plan this week. We'll hear from Senator Schumer and NCC Executive Director … [Read more...]
Schumer Says American Rescue Plan Will Cut Child Poverty In Half
Senator Chuck Schumer on his visit to Jamestown Monday said the recently approved American Rescue Plan would cut the child poverty rate in half in the United States. He said an estimated 45-percent of children in Jamestown live in poverty, "When a … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Schumer Promotes American Rescue Act, ‘Save Our Stages’ in Jamestown
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer promoted the American Rescue Act and the "Save Our Stages" provision at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown on Monday. Schumer, joined by City and County officials as well officials from the Chamber of Commerce and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 1, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID 19, as well as discussing Marijuana Legalization in New York State and the likelihood of him running unopposed for a full 4-year term in November. … [Read more...]
County Health Department Provides Additional Details for Wedding Planning During Pandemic
MAYVILLE - If you are planning a wedding this spring or summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's some important information you'll wan to know about. On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, New York State released additional NY Forward interim guidance … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sen. George Borrello: March 18, 2021
Sen. George Borrello (R-NY 57th District) joins us for a conversation and update on news coming out of Albany. We discuss the embattled governor Andrew Cuomo, the State Budget, and COVID response. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: March 18, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks about the federal COVID-19 relief funding Chautauqua County is set to receive from the federal government, while also reflecting on COVID-19 pandemic on the one-year anniversary of the state of emergency … [Read more...]
