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    We can’t erase or count around undocumented people
    Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
    We can’t erase or count around undocumented people
    JACKIE WILSON 
    May 13, 2024
    The email newsletter “Weekly Update from Congressman Nick Langworthy” on Sunday referenced a clip from a 2021 House Foreign Affairs Committee virtual ...
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    Since Hamas attack, Israelis arming themselves the American way
    Commentary, Local Columnists
    Since Hamas attack, Israelis arming themselves the American way
    JONATHAN M. METZL Los Angeles Times/TNS 
    May 13, 2024
    Among the core Israeli national narratives that have been fractured by the Hamas terror attacks and months of war and violence is the notion that Isra...
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    Hochul to overhaul Office of Cannabis Management following ‘disaster’ rollout
    Business, News, NY State News
    Hochul to overhaul Office of Cannabis Management following ‘disaster’ rollout
    ERIK BASCOME Staten Island Advance 
    May 12, 2024
    New York will overhaul the agency responsible for the botched rollout of the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which has been marred by licensing d...
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    Social Security Matters: Senior worried about SS’s future
    Business, News
    Social Security Matters: Senior worried about SS’s future
    RUSTY GLOOR 
    May 11, 2024
    DEAR RUSTY: I keep reading that the Social Security Administration will only be able to pay out 75% of benefits come 2033. If Congress were to do noth...
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    New York appeals court rules ethics watchdog that pursued Cuomo was created unconstitutionally
    News, NY State News
    New York appeals court rules ethics watchdog that pursued Cuomo was created unconstitutionally
    MICHAEL HILL Associated Press 
    May 09, 2024
    ALBANY — A state commission that investigates ethical violations in New York was created unconstitutionally, an appeals court said Thursday in a rulin...
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    Report highlights need for NY info law changes
    Commentary, New York
    Report highlights need for NY info law changes
    May 09, 2024
    The public owes a debt of gratitude to the New York Coalition for Open Government. The volunteers behind the non-profit organization, which advocates ...
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    Allegany County lawmakers honor sacrifice of law enforcement officers
    Allegany County News, Daily Headlines, News, ...
    Allegany County lawmakers honor sacrifice of law enforcement officers
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 09, 2024
    In his 31 years in law enforcement, Allegany County Sheriff Scott A. Cicirello has known or worked with six fellow law enforcement officers who died i...
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    Judge knocks NY Equal Rights Amendment off November ballot
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News, ...
    Judge knocks NY Equal Rights Amendment off November ballot
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 07, 2024
    State Sen. George Borrello said New York Democrats “think the rules don’t apply to them” in response to a judge ruling that a proposed amendment to th...
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    Keep Mike Johnson as speaker of House
    Commentary, Nation World
    Keep Mike Johnson as speaker of House
    May 07, 2024
    There will be a vote to remove Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson this week and it will fail thanks to Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries o...
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    Now, more than ever, we need local newspapers
    Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
    Now, more than ever, we need local newspapers
    ASSEMBLYMAN JOSEPH GIGLIO 
    May 03, 2024
    ALBANY — The signers of our Bill of Rights knew that a free press was essential to the health of our democracy. That’s why the First Amendment to the ...
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    Retired SBU professor’s new book examines ‘The Creation of Modern Buenos Aires’
    Local News, News
    Retired SBU professor’s new book examines ‘The Creation of Modern Buenos Aires’
    May 02, 2024
    ST. BONAVENTURE — A new book by Dr. Joel Horowitz, professor emeritus of history at St. Bonaventure University, examines the impact of civic associati...
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    Biden’s campaign promises come with warning label
    Commentary, Nation World
    Biden’s campaign promises come with warning label
    May 02, 2024
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — For two weeks, former President Donald Trump has been cooped up in a Manhattan courtroom on charges that he falsified records to co...
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    Democrats retain WNY congressional seat in special election
    News, NY State News, Western New York
    Democrats retain WNY congressional seat in special election
    CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press 
    May 01, 2024
    BUFFALO — Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy won a special election Tuesday for the New York congressional seat vacated by Democrat Brian Higgins. ...
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    Gillibrand: FEND Act helps in fight against fentanyl trafficking in US
    News, NY State News
    Gillibrand: FEND Act helps in fight against fentanyl trafficking in US
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    May 01, 2024
    U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is highlighting the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, which has been signed into law...
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    ‘Misinformation’ is in the eye of the beholder
    Commentary, Nation World
    ‘Misinformation’ is in the eye of the beholder
    May 01, 2024
    Most Americans appreciate that press freedom is vital to the health of a free and open society. Unfortunately, that appreciation runs an inch deep, as...
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    Wellsville mayor takes concerns over village property to county lawmakers
    Allegany County News, Business, Daily Headlines, ...
    Wellsville mayor takes concerns over village property to county lawmakers
    KATHRYN ROSS Olean is Times Herald 
    Apr 30, 2024
    WELLSVILLE — In the early part of the year village officials learned of Allegany County’s plan to purchase a property on Chamberlain Street. While the...
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    Firm sues NY over ban on dumping treated nuclear wastewater into Hudson
    News, NY State News
    Firm sues NY over ban on dumping treated nuclear wastewater into Hudson
    LANA BELLAMY Times Union, Albany 
    Apr 28, 2024
    CORTLANDT (TNS) — The company that owns the defunct Indian Point nuclear facility in Westchester County is suing New York in federal court over its ba...
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    NY to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
    News, NY State News
    NY to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
    The Associated Press 
    Apr 26, 2024
    NEW YORK — New York can move ahead with a law requiring internet service providers to offer heavily discounted rates to low-income residents, a federa...
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    A boost for newspapers is a boost for New York communities
    Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
    A boost for newspapers is a boost for New York communities
    DIANE KENNEDY 
    Apr 26, 2024
    ALBANY — Communities without a local newspaper experience higher government spending, lower voter participation and higher levels of civic mistrust. S...
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    Battles over natural gas, climate measures to continue in Albany
    News, NY State News
    Battles over natural gas, climate measures to continue in Albany
    MOLLY BURKE Times Union, Albany 
    Apr 25, 2024
    ALBANY (TNS) — After months of demonstrations by supporters and negotiations among lawmakers, the proposed New York Home Energy Affordable Transition ...
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    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    Gallery, News
    Photo Gallery: ‘No Kings’ demonstration in Olean
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
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    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
    Local News, News
    400 turn out in Olean for ‘No Kings’ demonstration against Trump
    By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    June 14, 2025
    OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
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    Cathy Briggs
    Obituaries
    Cathy Briggs
    June 14, 2025
    Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...
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    William S. Clemens
    Obituaries
    William S. Clemens
    June 14, 2025
    William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...
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    John R. Cornwall
    Obituaries
    John R. Cornwall
    June 14, 2025
    John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...
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    Dennis L. Holliday
    Obituaries
    Dennis L. Holliday
    June 14, 2025
    Dennis L. Holliday, loving husband, father and grandfather LIMESTONE — Dennis L. Holliday, of Nichols Run Road, passed away Tuesday (June 10, 2025). D...
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