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...]
WNY News Now Owner Hired as County Media Information Officers
A Falconer resident and current member of the local news media has been hired as Chautauqua County's new Media Information Officer. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced Justin Gould will start in the job June 1. The Media Information … [Read more...]
Local Officials, Congressman Langworthy Honor Local Businesses For Small Business Awareness Week
Several local small businesses, including Hotspot Cafe, were recognized as part of Small Business Awareness Week by officials in Fredonia. Congressman Nick Langworthy said small businesses should be celebrated every day, "More than half of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 27, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides more information about the Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake, and more. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Law Providing Property Tax Exemption For Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
A local law that gives volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers a break on property taxes has been approved by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The local law provides a 10% exemption on real property taxes for volunteers who have … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fee Informational Meeting – April 13, 2023
This week's Community Matters features the informational meeting hosted by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel on whether to pursue implementing a boat fee for users of Chautauqua Lake. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Will Move Forward With Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fee Study
Chautauqua County will move forward with studying a potential boat fee for users of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a public forum that was attended by about two dozen people Wednesday to see if there was a … [Read more...]
Public Meeting to Discuss Boat Fees Set for April 12
A meeting to discuss the establishment of boat fees on Chautauqua Lake is being held on April 12. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is hosting the meeting as an opportunity for interested stakeholders to discuss the need for a boat user fee on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Merger Complete
The merging of the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Division of Social Services has been completed. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced the new department will be known as the Chautauqua County Department of Mental … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County State of the County – March 23, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel delivers his State of the County address to the Chautauqua County Legislature. … [Read more...]