Hochul cruises to victory in governor race against Blakeman
By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
November 4, 2026
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy has won another four-year term after soundly defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in Tuesday's gubernatorial ...
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Langworthy wins third term in 23rd, turning back Gies
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
November 4, 2026
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy turned back a challenge from Democrat Aaron Gies to win reelection in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, holding a lead...
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Abrams becomes first woman elected Seneca Nation president
Historic victory leads Seneca Party sweep of Nation’s elections
November 3, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Seneca Nation witnessed history Tuesday, with the election of Tina Abrams, a voice of leadership within the Nation for decades and an ...
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Bills release safety Gardner-Johnson day after he completes 1-game NFL suspension for spitting
Buffalo Bills, Football, Local Sports, ...
By By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
November 3, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills released veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, a day after he completed his one-game NFL suspension for spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players. The team did not provide any further details in announcing the move in a statement, though the le...
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Portville rallies to top Chautauqua Lake in sectional semis
Local Sports, Sports, Volleyball
November 2, 2026
PCS, Ellicottville punch tickets to sectional finals PORTVILLE — Gaitley Maiolo recorded a massive double-double of 19 kills, 20 digs and a pair of ac...
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Local & Social
Smith holds narrow lead over Magiera in Salamanca mayor’s race
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 03, 2026
SALAMANCA — Challenger Michael “Smitty” Smith holds a narrow 17-vote lead over incumbent Sandra Magiera in the mayor’s race in Salamanca Tuesday night...
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Salamanca’s synthetic ice rink open for season
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Nov 03, 2026
SALAMANCA — Even with warm fall temperatures and no sign of snow in sight, the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond is open for the skating season. While t...
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Allegany County News, Local News, News
Nov 03, 2026
HUME — The Allegany County Road No. 4 bridge over the Genesee River in the town of Hume will be closed to traffic Nov. 10, 16 and 23 to allow the cont...
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Crime and Courts
Police reports 11/2/26
Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, ...
Nov 02, 2026
Olean Police Thursday, 5:15 p.m. , Tyrone Long, 30, of Buffalo, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-...
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Olean man convicted of unlawful surveillance, awaits sentencing
Cattaraugus County News, Crime News, Local News, ...
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Oct 29, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean man was convicted of second-degree unlawful surveillance, a class E felony, in Cattaraugus County Court earlier this month, D...
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Love, Sophia: The hometown mission behind Sunday’s Bills flyover
News, News
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
October 2, 2026
When U.S. Air Force Maj. Matt Blue's C-130 flies over Highmark Stadium on Sunday, he will do it with a mission central to the community that raised hi...
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Party loyalty shouldn’t come before principles
Commentary, Opinion
November 3, 2026
American politics has become a test of allegiance. Candidates must defend their party’s nominee, voters are told every election is an existential batt...
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When leaders disagree, ceremony plays an important role
Commentary, Opinion
By STACY JARVIS The Fulcrum 
November 3, 2026
MANCHESTER, United Kingdon (TNS) — When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the White House on Sept. 24, the U.S. welcomed him with an elaborate d...
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Police powers don’t eclipse Bill of Rights
Commentary, Opinion
November 2, 2026
The midterm elections have largely overshadowed the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent term, which began this month — and the justices missed a prime op...
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