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The Fairfield by Marriott on Route 417 in the town of Allegany would be one of the businesses affected by a proposed hotel occupancy tax being sought by the town board.

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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com

October 17, 2026

Town of Allegany asks state to approve 5% hotel bed tax

ALLEGANY -- Town officials have asked the state to approve a new hotel bed tax to help fund programm...

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