Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to discuss his state of the county address, his reaction to the state budget and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2024 State of the County Address – April 25, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel delivered his 2024 State of the County address to the Chautauqua County Legislature on April 24, 2024. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Presents State of the County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel celebrated successes of 2023 while sharing goals for 2024 in his annual State of the County address. Wendel delivered his address at the monthly County Legislature meeting. He said the county is in a solid … [Read more...]
Former County Legislator Jay Gould Has Died
Longtime former Chautauqua County Legislator Jay Gould has died. Gould died Monday, April 1. He represented Legislative District 17 that encompassed the towns of Clymer, Panama, Harmony, and Busti from January 2000 until his retirement in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 28, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, how the Freshwater Wetlands Act affects Chautauqua Lake, and more. … [Read more...]
Free Solar Eclipse Glasses Now Available in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County officials have announced that free Solar Eclipse glasses are now available for distribution. In November, the County Legislature approved using $50,000 of the county's 3% occupancy tax reserves to purchase around 66,000 glasses … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – February 29, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses federal funding for Barcelona Harbor and Chautauqua Lake; the solar eclipse, a new Code Blue Warming Shelter, and more. … [Read more...]
New Code Blue Warming Shelter Opens in Jamestown
A new Code Blue Emergency Housing shelter has opened in Jamestown. Recovery Options Made Easy has opened the facility daily from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the Gateway Center, located at 31 Water Street, from now until April 30. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
County Attorney Pat Slagle Leaving County Government
Chautauqua County Attorney Pat Slagle is leaving county government on March 13. County Executive PJ Wendel announced Slagle's departure after a job listing for the position was posted on the county website on Monday. Slagle will be starting a … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Update On Efforts To Bring Commercial Air Back to Jamestown Airport
Jamestown City Council has received an update from County officials on efforts to bring commercial air back to the Jamestown Airport. Several Chautauqua County Legislators, County Executive PJ Wendel, and Airport Manager Shannon Fischer attended … [Read more...]