Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to Deliver 2026 State of the County Address

JAMESTOWN, NY — Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr.

JAMESTOWN, NY — Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr.

JAMESTOWN, NY – The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) recently announced the launch of its nation-leading Lead Rental Registry Program, designed to better protect children from dangerous lead exposure in rental housing. Jamestown, New York (ZIP code 14701) is one of 25 communities of concern selected for the initiative.
MAYVILLE, N.Y – The Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with the Village of Fredonia has lifted the boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including customers within the Town of Pomfret.
The turbidity levels have fallen to safe levels and operations have returned to normal. Two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, making coffee, etc.

(The Paint CHQ public art initiative will continue in 2026 with a new, professionally created mural planned for Bemus Point, along with a mural in Dunkirk (originally scheduled for completion in 2025).

MAYVILLE, NY – The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has launched a new offender accountability program, made possible through funding provided by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) under the STRIVE Grant initiative.&nb

MAYVILLE, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is excited to announce the return of its annual Mental Health Awareness Month Art Contest, opening for submissions on April 1, 2026.