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Three attorneys seek GOP nomination for Allegany County judge
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 17, 2026
BELMONT — While early voting has been underway since Saturday, primary election day in New York state is June 23, and Allegany County Republicans have...
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Legal claims against gunmakers can go forward in NY
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By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Jun 16, 2026
Legal claims against gun manufacturers in New York can go forward, implementing a 2021 firearms law signed by then Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Second Amendment...
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Jun 15, 2026
ALBANY — The New York State Office of Mental Health recently announced bold prevention initiatives underway to help reduce suicide risk among LGBTQ+ y...
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Invasive tick spreading in NY, threatening farm livestock
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 15, 2026
New York state agriculture officials and Cornell University pest experts urge livestock farmers to take preventative measures against the invasive Asi...
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State & Union: NYS active in traffic law enforcement in May
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Jun 12, 2026
Law enforcement agencies across the state issued more than 110,000 tickets in the annual Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement ...
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Hochul pushes back on Homan’s ICE threats
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By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Jun 10, 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against White House border czar Tom Homan's threats to ramp up immigration enforcement in the state after she signed...
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Phone-free schools policy seeing successful results locally, across NYS
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 10, 2026
After nearly an entire school year of phone-free policies in place, approximately 80% of educators statewide reported positive outcomes, including bet...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension announces upcoming workshops
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 10, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County has announced several upcoming workshops and opportunities to expand your agri...
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Gigantic locomotive crosses WNY on America250 tour
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Jun 10, 2026
Railroad enthusiasts in Western New York have a chance to see a big piece of history as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, a massive steam locomotive, ...
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Hochul extends NY bar hours for FIFA World Cup
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Jun 09, 2026
With the FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill allowing bars across New York to stay open until 4 a.m. for the du...
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