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A pair of Allegany State Park visitors cruise across Red House Lake.

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By SEN. TOM O'MARA

July 13, 2026

Outdoor recreation a key part of New York’s economy

The month of July is recognized as National Park and Recreation Month and it’s a designation certa...

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Letter to the Editor: Critical test for energy sources is reliability

July 13, 2026

Ideas have consequences. Bad ideas have victims. The idea that fossil fuels are destroying the planet and wind and solar will save it is a bad idea — ...

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Interfaith Community of Olean annual picnic July 24

July 13, 2026

OLEAN -- The Interfaith Community of Olean annual picnic is set for 4-6 p.m. July 24 at Bethany Lutheran Church pavilion, 6 Leo Moss Drive. Participan...

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The global reading crisis that started with smartphones

By DAVID SHELLEY Los Angeles Times

July 13, 2026

LONDON (TNS) — There’s a simple statistic that often stops people in their tracks. It is this: Reading for pleasure as a child is the factor that stud...

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African American Center’s Music on the Porch fundraiser set for July 26

July 13, 2026

OLEAN -- The African American Center for Cultural development will host a Music on the Porch fundraiser from 2-5 p.m. July 26 at the center, 214 N. Ba...

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Allegany County News

Allegany County Senior Picnic registration open

July 13, 2026

ANGELICA -- The Allegany County Office for the Aging is accepting reservations for older adults from across the county to attend the 2026 Senior Picni...

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