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New York DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced Friday that the state's annual spring ban on residents burning brush and leaves takes effect Monday. Lefton turned out with state Forest Rangers at the New York State Fairgrounds near Syracuse for the announcement.

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By Olean Times Herald staff

March 13, 2026

New York’s annual spring ban on brush burning starts Monday

New York state's annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins Monday and runs t...

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Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and SAFIYAH RIDDLE - Associated Press

March 13, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University was granted an early release from federal prison in 2024 af...

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All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says

March 13, 2026

WASHINGTON — All six crew members of a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed while supporting operations against Iran are dead, the U.S. military sai...

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Jury finds ex-NY trooper guilty of manslaughter in 2020 chase that killed 11-year-old

March 13, 2026

KINGSTON (AP) — A former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase leading to the death of an 11-yea...

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Parking meters, bus funding mulled by council

Bob Clark

March 13, 2026

OLEAN -- Removal of some of the city’s last parking meters and funding the bus service were mulled by the Common Council on Thursday. As the Common Co...

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Allegany County trails group names administrative coordinator

March 13, 2026

WEST ALMOND — IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails Inc. announced the hiring of Pauline Burnes, a founding member of IMPACT and a landscap...

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