Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has declared a State of Emergency that bars housing additional immigrants in the county. Wendel said the order is in response to New York City's announced intentions to send migrants and asylum seekers to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Unemployment Rate for October 2.9%
Chautauqua County's unemployment rate for October is down from a year ago. The New York State Department of Labor reported that Chautauqua's rate for last month was 2.9%, which is down 1.3% from 2021 when it was 4.2%. Cattaraugus County's … [Read more...]
Mayville Suing Chautauqua County for $2.5 Million Over Well Contamination
The Village of Mayville is suing Chautauqua County for $2.5 million for contaminating wells during fire training exercises. The summons filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court on Friday, September 9 cited the desire to recover damages for the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and George Harper of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute – July 29, 2022
RTPI's Maria Ferguson and George Harper speak with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the institutes new art exhibition called Art that Matters to the Planet, the on going Art After 5 series, how the Roger Tory Peterson Institute plans to celebrate Roger … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County – July 14, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On July 14, 2022 WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on the Housing in Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion featured three panelists: Josiah Lamp (Chautauqua Opportunities, Director of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County is receiving $234,000 in Homeland Security Grants
Chautauqua County is receiving $234,000 in Homeland Security Grants. Governor Andrew Cuomo says the grants will help with emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The funding supports vital training and equipment for first responders, … [Read more...]
Study Recommends NRG Power Plant Be Redeveloped as a Data Center
A study on the potential reuse of the NRG Power Plant in the City of Dunkirk recommended redeveloping the site as a data center. The City of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, and consultant, Bergmann, presented the findings on Tuesday. The study … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Ranks Low in Recent Public Health Study
MAYVILLE - When it comes to the health and wellness of residents, Chautauqua County ranks dead last in Western New York – and among the worse in the New York State. That’s according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin … [Read more...]
County Legislature Votes 14-4 in Favor of Sales Tax Increase Request
MAYVILLE - The effort to raise the county’s sales tax by .5 percent now rests in the hands of the New York State legislature. On Wednesday night the Chautauqua County Legislature voted 14 to 4 on a resolution requesting the state give permission … [Read more...]
