Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs): Know It, Avoid It, Report It
MAYVILLE, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) encourages all residents and visitors to stay
Press Releases
This Week in Chautauqua County History: August 10–16
(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian
SUNY Fredonia, Chautauqua County Launch Feasibility Study to Explore Forensic Crime Lab
In a groundbreaking collaboration that merges public safety innovation with higher education advancement, Chautauqua County and the State University of New York at Fredonia have announced a joint effort to explore the development of a public forensic crime laboratory on the university’s campus.
Explore Foster Parenting: Join Our Upcoming Virtual Orientation
Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent?
Artists & Locations Announced for Inaugural Paint CHQ Mural Festival
Five professional muralists have been announced for the 2025 Paint CHQ mural festival, taking place in September in four different Chautauqua County Communities: Dunkirk, Falconer, Sherman, and West
This Week in Chautauqua County History: August 3 – 9
(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian
Forks & Features: A Taste of the County – Lake Life Kitchen in Lakewood, NY
Join Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel for Forks & Features: A Taste of the County! 🍽️ In this episode, PJ visits Lake Life Kitchen in Lakewood, NY.
FAA Veteran Named Deputy Director of Airports for Chautauqua County
(John Machemer, newly appointed Deputy Director of Public Facilities – Airports, stands on the tarmac at Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW), where he will oversee operations at both JHW and Dunkirk Airport.)
Update on I-86 Bridge Project: Temporary Exit Ramp to Restore Bemus Point Access
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) continues to make progress on the major rehabilitation project for the Interstate 86 bridges over Chautauqua Lake—a vital connector for Western New York residents, travelers, and businesses.
