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August 28, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — Brenda Hanson, a teacher from Delevan, has been appointed to the Cattaraugus County Legislature to represent District 2, filling the v...
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February 19, 2025
Gillibrand: Bill would raise age limit for buying ‘assault weapons’
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is sponsoring legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase military-style semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity ammunition clips from 18 to 21, the same age requirement that
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
August 28, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County deputies were honored Wednesday by the Cattaraugus County Legislature for their quick action in saving a West V...
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August 28, 2025
ALBANY (TNS) — Hunters who use crossbows are celebrating after a long battle to make crossbows legally equivalent to other archery equipment ended suc...
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August 28, 2025
The Phoenix Humane Society of Greater Cattaraugus, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to protecting and improving the lives of animals in Cattaraug...
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August 28, 2025
FRANKLINVILLE — State officials are investigating the cause of a major fish kill north of the village, and advised the public to avoid recreation acti...
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By DON CAZENTRE Syracuse.com 
August 28, 2025
GEDDES (TNS) — It could have been the “Wobble.” Or maybe the “Cupid Shuffle.” Or even the “Electric Slide.” New York State Police Trooper Andy Campbel...
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By MARIE MORELLI syracuse.com 
August 28, 2025
SYRACUSE (TNS) — The Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that burning the American flag in protest is free speech protected by the First Amendment of the Cons...
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