Coronavirus

Cuomo extends shutdown order to May 15
Coronavirus, News, NY State News
Olean Times Herald staff 
Apr 16, 2020
ALBANY — Nonessential businesses and schools in New York will remain closed until at least May 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. The state’s other soc...
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Will my unemployment benefits be taxed?
Business, Coronavirus, News
RICK MORIARTY and MICHELLE BREIDENBACH Syracuse Media Group 
Apr 16, 2020
SYRACUSE (TNS ) — If you’re among the growing ranks of people who have lost their job because of the coronaviru s pandemic, there’s good news and bad ...
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Salamanca virtual Easter Egg hunt winners announced
Coronavirus, News, Olean
AMANDA GRABOWSKI Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Apr 16, 2020
SALAMANCA — It wasn’t our typical Easter Egg hunt in Salamanca over the past week, but it sure was lots of fun. Many families participated both as egg...
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Local firms note changes as coronavirus continues
Business, Coronavirus, Local News, ...
BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
Apr 16, 2020
OLEAN — Area companies continue to adapt to coronavirus, with one store making changes after employees came down with the illness reporting no additio...
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Olean Library provides e-services to grateful patrons
Coronavirus, Local News, News
KATE DAY SAGER Olean Times Herald 
Apr 16, 2020
OLEAN — Over the past few weeks, Michelle La Voie has received comments and praise from Olean Public Library’s patrons for the work the staff has done...
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Giglio: NY should loosen regs, direct more aid to farmers
Allegany County, Business, Cattaraugus County, ...
Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Apr 16, 2020
ALBANY — Assembly Republicans want the governor and majority lawmakers to act quickly to help farmers manage the economic downturn caused by the COVID...
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Reed: U.S. may be able to restart economy in May
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Coronavirus, ...
RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
Apr 16, 2020
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said Tuesday he hopes the country can begin to turn the lights back on and restart the economy as early as next month. Who is respo...
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Allegany County COVID-19 cases up; emergency extended
Allegany County, Coronavirus, News
BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
Apr 16, 2020
BELMONT — The number of infected in Allegany County rose again on Tuesday, and the state of emergency has been extended. Allegany County officials rep...
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Update: NY to require face coverings in busy public places
Coronavirus, News, NY State News
JENNIFER PELTZ, MARINA VILLENEUVE and MICHAEL HILL Associated Press 
Apr 15, 2020
NEW YORK — Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take othe...
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Cuomo: NY to require masks in public starting this week
Coronavirus, News, NY State News
KEVIN TAMPONE and TERI WEAVER Syracuse Media Group 
Apr 15, 2020
ALBANY (TNS) — A new executive order will require all New Yorkers to wear a mask in crowded public spaces, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. The order wil...
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How to start your own backyard vegetable garden
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Coronavirus, ...
KIM KLEMAN Cornell Cooperative Extension (TNS) 
Apr 15, 2020
During periods of uncertainty, time outside in a natural setting can provide a measure of calm. Taking an actionable approach by growing your own vege...
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Grilled chicken salad for a change
Coronavirus, Lifestyle
CANDY WORK Special to Olean Times Herald 
Apr 15, 2020
Our area continues to work at flattening the curve, as they say. However, this is not the time to relax your social distancing or self-quarantine. It ...
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