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By DAN CLARK Times Union, Albany

October 21, 2026

NY Political Watch: Democrats look to regain veto-proof majority in state Senate

ALBANY (TNS) — Democrats already have a tight grip on the New York Senate, but they’re hoping th...

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None hurt in Oak Hill house fire

Bob Clark

October 21, 2026

OLEAN -- No one was injured in an afternoon house fire in the Oak Hill Historic District on Tuesday. City of Olean Fire Chief Eric Maurouard reported ...

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Commentary, Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Get out and vote this election

October 21, 2026

Please vote on Nov. 3. Ask your family, neighbors and friends to vote this year. You can also vote early on Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. Contact your count...

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Readers’ Turn to Write: Your vote will make a difference

By JOAN PINGITORE

October 21, 2026

I am a retired, average American citizen who has lived in New York state all my life. For many years, I considered it a wonderful state and a great pl...

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Police reports 10/21/26: Fatal collision on Route 19 in Wellsville

October 21, 2026

WELLSVILLE — One person was killed Monday following a head-on collision on Route 19 in the town of Wellsville, the New York State Police reported Wedn...

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Local News, News, NY State News

State & Union: NY drunk-driving deaths decline but alcohol-induced deaths rise

October 21, 2026

New York state’s roads may be getting safer when it comes to drunk driving, but the state is seeing a troubling rise in alcohol-induced deaths. A new ...

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