A New Jersey man has been arrested in the attack on author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution. New York State Police say 24-year old Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey was arrested after they say he ran onto the Amphitheater Stage and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 28, 2022
Chautauqua County PJ Wendel shares an economic development news update as well as discusses actions taken by the County Legislature this month. [Program Note: County Executive Wendel provided an update that there is not a case of polio in … [Read more...]
UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County
UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Announces Director of Human Resources Selection
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced his selection of Deborah Makowski as the new Chautauqua County Director of Human Resources. This appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Chautauqua County Legislature. If approved at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 23, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about extension of the South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District passed by the County Legislature, Amtrak, Brooks Memorial Hospital, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 26, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel spoke with WRFA for his monthly interview about a variety of topics including comments on the recent mass shootings, changes to the County's Worker's Compensation Plan, and Memorial Day activities. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Kicks Off Efforts to Make County a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has kicked off an effort to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. Officials, including Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, as well as … [Read more...]
Police Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Held Friday
Members of law enforcement, elected officials, and the public gathered on Tracy Plaza Friday for Police Officers Memorial Day and Police Week ceremony. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo spoke on behalf of Mayor Eddie Sundquist, saying … [Read more...]
Two Chautauqua County Business Owners Recognized as Statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year
Two Chautauqua County business owners have been recognized as statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2022. The New York Small Business Development Center made award selections from more than 20,000 clients of the past year. The Entrepreneur of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 28, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gave his reaction to the 2022-23 New York State Budget and also his opinions about a then-proposed resolution to cap the county's sales tax on motor fuel sales, the increased interest by solar companies in the … [Read more...]
