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Allegany County IDA announces Local Development Corporation activated
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 15, 2026
BELMONT — A new development nonprofit will directly help local businesses in Allegany County. The Allegany County Industrial Development Agency announ...
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City moves to next eminent domain step for rights at Olean Center Mall
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 14, 2026
OLEAN -- City officials took the next step toward clearing a road block on the path to redeveloping the Olean Center Mall. The Common Council unanimou...
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Olean Family Dollar to close next month
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 13, 2026
OLEAN — A second chain retailer in a year is closing its doors in the city’s central business district. Family Dollar, at 461 N. Union St., has announ...
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Seneca casinos unveils SENECA app
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Jan 12, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Resorts & Casinos is making it easier than ever for guests to access the amenities and entertainment available at its three gaming ...
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State: Local unemployment up in November
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 09, 2026
Local unemployment rates rose in November, state officials reported. The state Department of Labor on Friday reported the unemployment rate in Cattara...
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Allegany County IDA OKs incentives for $2.9M Scio baked goods facility
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 09, 2026
BELVIDERE — A Canadian firm will see tax breaks to move baking production to Scio this year. The Allegany County Industrial Development Agency board u...
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A Manager’s Playbook: When the lights go out
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By BRITTANY THIERMAN 
Jan 09, 2026
Recently, my family and I planned what was supposed to be a simple, fun overnight getaway to Splash Lagoon in Erie, Pa. One night. One hotel stay. One...
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Seneca Gaming and Entertainment introduces digital poker tables
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Jan 08, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Gaming and Entertainment announced Wednesday the arrival of cutting-edge digital poker tables at its properties, bringing an enhanc...
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State opens ag water conservation project aid
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 07, 2026
State officials are opening up a $25 million grant program for farmers to improve water pollution controls. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Ri...
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State: Counties see more in sales taxes November, cities decline
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jan 02, 2026
Local sales tax receipts were mixed in November, the state’s fiscal watchdog reported. Data from the Office of the State Comptroller indicated that co...
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State: Study policies, keep receipts for holiday returns
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 27, 2025
Have returns after Christmas? You’re not alone. The National Retailer Foundation estimates that consumers will return $849.9 billion worth of merchand...
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Former Dudley Hotel undergoing renovations to become senior housing facility
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By DEB EVERTS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 26, 2025
SALAMANCA — One of the area’s oldest landmarks is getting a chance at a new life. The former Dudley Hotel, which has sat vacant for over a decade, is ...
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NY awards nearly $14M in grants to projects in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 26, 2025
Seven projects in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will receive funding totaling nearly $14 million from New York state to boost economic growth, his...
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State certifies latest North Olean brownfield cleanup
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By BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 26, 2025
OLEAN — Another brownfield in North Olean has been certified as clear of more than a century’s worth of industrial pollution. The state Department of ...
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