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New York state's mandate that school districts transition to all-electric buses continues to see pushback as school district report shortcomings.

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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

May 5, 2026

Borrello: Repeal of NY’s electric school bus mandate blocked by Dems

Legislation proposed by state Sen. George Borrello to repeal an all-electric school bus mandate and ...

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Cattaraugus County recognizes 38 at Youth Citizenship Awards Banquet

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

May 5, 2026

ELLICOTTVILLE — Many of Cattaraugus County’s future leaders were recognized Monday night at the 22nd annual Youth Citizenship Awards banquet, presente...

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Remains of WWII airman from NY return home after 80 years

By Olean Times Herald staff

May 5, 2026

The remains of a U.S. Army Air Corps second lieutenant, who died while being held prisoner by the Japanese after the surrender in the Philippines, hav...

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Lori Borgman: AI knows the date and time, do you?

Lori Borgman Tribune News Service

May 5, 2026

I just finished a book on AI and its impact on humanity. It was billed as nonfiction but read more like science fiction. I don’t mean to spoil the end...

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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer

May 5, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the ol...

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Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world

By HOLLY RAMER - Associated Press

May 5, 2026

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — In 1985, a 13-year-old girl in New Zealand spotted a pair of purple, lip-shaped sunglasses in "Young Miss" magazine. In March, I ...

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