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Report: NYC lost nearly 5,000 businesses in 2025
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By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Jan 20, 2026
New York City lost nearly 5,000 businesses early last year as employers closed their doors or left for other low-tax states, according to a new report...
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Phoenix Humane Society receives $75K grant for shelter expansion project
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 20, 2026
The Phoenix Humane Society of Greater Cattaraugus, Inc. has been awarded a $74,780 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to An...
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Franklinville’s Jordan named Youth of the Week
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News, ...
Jan 20, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Maria Jordan, the daughter of Ryan and Jessica Jordan and...
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State & Union: Turning back the clock on Olean
Local News, News
Jan 20, 2026
From the bell of St. John’s and cracking down on bootleggers to two decades without smallpox, from a congressman under fire to Brad Penn in China, her...
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Tickets going fast for Genesis House Gala
Local News, News
Jan 19, 2026
OLEAN — Tickets are selling quickly for the annual Genesis House Gala, “For the Love of All,” scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the First Nati...
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Shawn Branch recognized for 30 years at Cutco
Local News, News
Jan 19, 2026
OLEAN — Shawn Branch, group leader for Cutco Cutlery Corp., is celebrating 30 years of service at the company this week. Branch joined Cutco on Jan. 2...
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Upstate NY congresswoman accused of misusing campaign funds
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By GEOFF HERBERT Syracuse.com 
Jan 19, 2026
SYRACUSE (TNS) — U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney has been accused of misusing campaign funds in a new report. A Politico investigation said the Republican co...
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Bitterly cold temperatures in forecast for Olean area
Cattaraugus County, Local News, News, ...
Brian McClellan 
Jan 19, 2026
The Olean area appears to have avoided much of the snowfall resulting from the lake-effect event in Western New York, but it will not escape the frigi...
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