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Boil water notice for East Olean after water main break

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

August 18, 2026

OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...

Knicks cap NBA title celebration with parade, City Hall ceremony

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Knicks cap NBA title celebration with parade, City Hall ceremony

By PETER SBLENDORIO, New York Daily News (TNS)

Jun 18, 2026

NEW YORK — First, there were keys — the ceremonial keys to the city that Mayor Mamdani gifted the Knicks for bringing home the franchise’s first champ...

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Mets seeing different side of Soto as season continues disastrous spiral

By MAX GOODMAN, NJ.com (TNS)

Jun 17, 2026

NEW YORK — Carson Benge was only halfway down the first base line, sprinting to beat out his game-winning hit against the Yankees last month, when Jua...

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Yankees’ Cole painting a pretty picture as he strives for ‘Bob Ross’ masterpiece

By Gary Phillips New York Daily News (TNS)

Jun 17, 2026

For Gerrit Cole, pitching truly is an art form. So it makes sense that the ace dropped the name of an iconic painter after holding the White Sox to tw...

Yankees’ Goldschmidt can’t explain power resurgence

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Yankees’ Goldschmidt can’t explain power resurgence

By Gary Phillips New York Daily News (TNS)

Jun 16, 2026

It wasn’t that long ago that Paul Goldschmidt was earning joking comparisons to Luis Arraez. This was about a year ago, when Goldschmidt introduced hi...

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Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and SHELBY LUM - Associated Press

Jun 14, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebr...

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After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

Jun 14, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be ...

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The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

Jun 13, 2026

SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules ...

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US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

By GREG BEACHAM - AP Sports Writer

Jun 12, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup i...

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Soto’s homer in 7th gives Mets 5-4 win over Cardinals

By JERRY BEACH - Associated Press

Jun 11, 2026

NEW YORK — Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Soto’...

Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

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Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

Jun 06, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Go crazy, New York. Or, perhaps more accurately, crazier. The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship...

How the Knicks made Wembanyama’s NBA Finals debut one to forget

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How the Knicks made Wembanyama’s NBA Finals debut one to forget

By PETER SBLENDORIO, New York Daily News (TNS)

Jun 04, 2026

The Knicks brought “The Alien” back down to Earth. Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson hounded Victor Wembanyama defensively. Jalen Brunson attac...

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Brunson scores 30 and Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

Jun 04, 2026

SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks' winning streak lives on, and they struck first in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Town...

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Sabres host Canadiens in 2nd round with youthful teams eager to go on long playoff run

By JOHN WAWROW - AP Hockey Writer

May 05, 2026

BUFFALO (AP) — In between addressing the Sabres' anemic power play and needing to be better on home ice, coach Lindy Ruff took time to reflect on Buff...

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John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87

By RONALD BLUM - AP Baseball Writer

May 04, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — John Sterling, the longtime radio broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls and declaring "theee Yankees win!" ...

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Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to 9-year deal worth at least $140M

Apr 08, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul. The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contr...

Aaron Judge hits 2nd home run in 2 games as Yankees beat Giants 3-1 to complete series sweep

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Aaron Judge hits 2nd home run in 2 games as Yankees beat Giants 3-1 to complete series sweep

By JANIE McCAULEY - AP Baseball Writer

Mar 28, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inni...

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Men’s NCAA: Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida on Folgueiras’ 3 in final seconds

Mar 22, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alvaro Folgueiras told Bennett Stirtz he'd be ready for the ball, and he delivered in the clutch. Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer wit...

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Women’s NCAA Roundup: Battle’s winner for Minnesota gives shining moment in closest game yet

Mar 22, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Amaya Battle drove toward the lane before dribbling back for more space along the baseline to launch the shot she — and everyone el...

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Men’s NCAA: Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John’s beats Kansas, 67-65

Mar 22, 2026

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dylan Darling hadn't made a shot all day when he got the ball at midcourt for St. John's with 3.9 seconds left in a tied March Madnes...

Men’s NCAA: Frager’s layup puts Nebraska ahead and Huskers reach Sweet 16

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Men’s NCAA: Frager’s layup puts Nebraska ahead and Huskers reach Sweet 16

By CLIFF BRUNT - AP Sports Writer

Mar 22, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Braden Frager made a driving layup with 2.2 seconds left, and Nebraska advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time, outlasting Va...