Horrigan Stresses Boating Safety as Part of His 100 Days of Summer Safety Campaign

Pictured from left to right—Ken Shearer, President of Chautauqua Marina; Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive; Robert Richter and Greg Paterniti, Deputies of the Navigation Division of the Sheriff’s Office; and Joseph A. Gerace,...

Horrigan Proclaims June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month

Above, County officials and staff gather for an Elder Abuse Awareness Month proclamation ceremony. 

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:- - June has been proclaimed as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Chautauqua County and The United Nations has desi...

County to Host Shared Services Public Forum

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:-- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Regional Solutions Commission Chairman, Legislator George Borrello invite the public to attend a Chautauqua County Shared Services Public Forum on June 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carlson Co...

Present and Former Chautauqua County Executives Unveil Commemorative Portraits

Above, former and present Chautauqua County Executives recently revealed their portraits that will be permanently displayed in the Gerace Office Building. From left to right: Joseph Gerace, John Glenzer, Andrew Goodell, Mark Thomas, Gregory Edwards, and V...

CCIDA Receives NYSEDC Awards

Pictured from left to right: Kevin Sanvidge, CCIDA Administrative Director/CEO, and Richard Dixon, CCIDA Chief Financial Officer, accept the 2017 Rural Project of the Year Award at NYSEDC’s annual meeting in Cooperstown, N.Y. 

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Horrigan Announces Selection of New Director of Human Resources

Pictured, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan welcomes Jessica Wisniewski as the new Chautauqua County Director of Human Resources.

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced his selection of Jess...

Horrigan Encourages County Stakeholders to Attend CFA Workshop

FREDONIA, N.Y.:-- The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNY REDC) and Empire State Development (ESD) have announced that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has launched Round VII of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative...

Horrigan to Proclaim May as Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Chautauqua County

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- May is National Mental Health Month and this year National Prevention Week is May 14 through May 20. Each year around this observance, communities and organizations across the county come together to raise awareness about the v...

Chautauqua County Workers' Memorial Committee Holds 17th Annual Workers' Memorial Day

FREWSBURG, N.Y.: -- The Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee will be holding its 17^th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Site at Erlandson Overview Park on Oak Hill Road in ...

County Announces 2017 DPF Highway and Bridge Work

FALCONER, N.Y.:-- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Director George Spanos have announced the 2017 Department of Public Facilities (DPF) highway and bridge work.

This year’s program m...

County Executive Announces Retirement of Director of Human Resources

Pictured above: Joseph Porpiglia, Chautauqua County Director of Human Resources, and Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive.  

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:-- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan recently announced Chauta...

Residents Urged to Use Caution during High Wind Warning

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:-- With a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Buffalo for Chautauqua County tomorrow, the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services and Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan are reminding residents...

Sports Fishery Advisory Board Announces 25th Annual Fishing Essay Contest

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- The Chautauqua County Sports Fishery Advisory Board has announced its 25^th Annual Fishing Essay Contest for students in Chautauqua County. The contest officially opens on February 27 and all entries must be submitted by April 13, 2017.

L...

Chautauqua County Executive Will Not Seek Reelection

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- County Executive Vince Horrigan delivered his final State of the County on February 22, 2017 ending his presentation with the announcement that he will not seek reelection.

“Throughout my two years as Chautauqua County Legislat...

Horrigan to Present 2017 State of the County Address

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be presenting his fourth State of the County address on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

The presentation will be held during the regular meeting of the County Legislature, which starts at 6:3...

Horrigan and Spanos Announce Appointment of Manager of Airports

Pictured from left to right: Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive; Ronald Almeter, Manager of Airports; and George Spanos, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Director.

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Ho...

Horrigan Announces Appointment of New Budget Director

Pictured from left to right: Kitty Crow, new Finance Director; Kathleen Dennison, new Budget Director; and Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive.

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced the appointment of Kath...Read on...

Snowmobile Trails to Open Dec. 21, Conditions Permitting

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:--Conditions permitting, Dec. 21 will mark the start of the 2016-17 Snowmobile Season in Chautauqua County.

The county offers over 450 miles of snowmobile trails, which take riders across rolling foothills, open meadows, and forestlands. The...

Horrigan Announces Appointment of New Finance Director

Pictured from left to right, Kitty Crow, who will become the County’s Finance Director in February; and Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive.

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced the appointment of Ki...

23 Projects in Chautauqua County Receive 2016 REDC Awards

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Twenty-three projects across Chautauqua County have received a total of $4,779,401 through the 2016 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Awards. 

The REDC initiative was established in 2011 by New York State Governor And...

Drivers Urged to Use Caution During Winter Conditions

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:--With Chautauqua County expected to receive its first snowfall this weekend, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace remind drivers to please use caution this winter.

“Every year it se...Read on...

Athenex Tours Local Schools

Pictured Steve Panaro/Athenex speaks to students during a tour at WNY P-TECH STEM College & Career Academy.

DUNKIRK, N.Y.: --- Ever since the announcement that Athenex expects to bring an influx of employment positions to Chautauqua County, county...Read on...

Statement from County Executive Regarding Supreme Court's Decision on County Landfill

“Having received the decision of the New York State Supreme Court, County of Chautauqua, on the matter of the Chautauqua County Landfill phase 4 expansion, I am pleased to see that the court has ruled in favor of Chautauqua County,” said Chautauqua County...Read on...

Horrigan Announces Retirement of Finance Director

Pictured, Susan Marsh, Chautauqua County Director of Finance; and Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive.

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced Chautauqua County Director of Finance Susan Marsh will retire fr...Read on...

Horrigan Announces Appointment of New Veterans Service Agency Director

Pictured from left to right: Gary Chilcott, current Director of Veterans Services; Michael Rauh, Veterans Service Officer; Gregory Carlson, new Director of Veterans Services; Dave Adams, Veterans Service Officer; and Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Exec...Read on...

Educators Tour Athenex Facilities

DUNKIRK, N.Y.: --- Collaboration between educators in Chautauqua County and Athenex continues, with local schools actively engaged in preparations for Athenex’s workforce needs.

Athenex, in partnership with Empire State Development and New York State, ...Read on...

County Executive to Give 2017 Tentative Budget Presentation to County Legislature

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will provide his 2017 Tentative Budget Presentation to the Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. The presentation will be during the full County Legislature meeting, w...Read on...

Local American Legion and Chautauqua County Veterans Council to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- The local American Legion and the Chautauqua County Veterans Council will be holding a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at noon in front of the Chautauqua County Courthouse, 1 N. Erie St. in Mayville.

The progr...Read on...

Chautauqua County Farmers and Agribusinesses Receive Over $4 Million in Funding

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District Field Manager David Spann recently announced $4,263,516 has been awarded to support 51 agricultural projects across Chautauqua County ...Read on...

County and Cornell Cooperative Extension Host Craft Beverage Summit

Pictured, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan addresses attendees of the Craft Beverage Summit.

PORTLAND, N.Y.:-- The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA),...Read on...

Acquisition of Real Property from Bush Industries, Inc.

Pictured from left to right: Patrick McLaughlin, Town of Ellicott Supervisor; Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive; Lisa Vanstrom, Chautauqua County Legislator (R-Ellicott, Falconer and Celoron), James Garde, Bush Industries CEO; Neil Frederick, Di...Read on...

County Executive Announces Retirement of Veteran Service Agency Director

MAYVILLE, N.Y.:-- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan announced today that Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency Director Gary Chilcott will retire from his position effective November 11, 2016. Chilcott was appointed director of the agency in ...Read on...

Athenex Workforce Development Initiative Commences

Pictured, community members of the Chautauqua County Education Coalition gather to understand job descriptions and the workforce development needs of Athenex.

DUNKIRK, N.Y.: --- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and the Chautauqua County Educa...Read on...

Horrigan and Rosas Announce New Marina Operator

Photo Caption: New marina operators Charles Pringle and his wife Leslie (center), join local officials from Chautauqua County, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, and City of Dunkirk to celebrate a new era for two Dunkirk marinas.

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Horrigan Goes Fishing with Essay Contest Grand Prize Winner

Pictured: Back row from left to right: Craig Robbins, Chautauqua County Sports Fishing and Hunting Director and Chautauqua County Sports Fishery Advisory Board Member; Nathan Dossey; Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive; and front row: Natalie Doss...Read on...