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    The smearing of Judge Hector LaSalle
    Local Columnists, New York, Opinion
    The smearing of Judge Hector LaSalle
    CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany 
    Jan 13, 2023
    ALBANY (TNS) — Don’t believe Hector LaSalle’s opponents. Much of what they’re saying isn’t true. LaSalle, as you may know, is Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pick...
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    They are rights, not privileges
    Letters To Editor, New York, Opinion
    They are rights, not privileges
    Oct 12, 2022
    Thank you to the federal court for striking down New York state’s unconstitutional restrictions on possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens. I f...
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    Women’s rights march planned for Saturday in Wellsville
    Allegany County News, News
    Women’s rights march planned for Saturday in Wellsville
    KATHRYN ROSS Olean Times Herald 
    Oct 04, 2022
    WELLSVILLE — Saturday will mark the 106th day since the Supreme Court struck down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, dealing what many women believe w...
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    Borrello takes up issue of guardianship reform in NY
    News, NY State News
    Borrello takes up issue of guardianship reform in NY
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Aug 26, 2022
    State Sen. George Borrello joined fellow Sen. Anthony Palumbo Thursday in hosting a forum in New York City to highlight the need for guardianship refo...
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    What overturning Roe v. Wade would mean for NY abortion access
    What overturning Roe v. Wade would mean for NY abortion access
    GLENN COIN syracuse.com 
    May 03, 2022
    SYRACUSE (TNS) — New York’s strong abortion rights laws will keep abortion legal here even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wad...
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    Supreme Court isn’t a medical board or legislature
    Local Columnists, Nation World, Opinion
    Supreme Court isn’t a medical board or legislature
    RICH LOWRY 
    Dec 04, 2021
    At times, you might have been forgiven for thinking that oral arguments over the Dobbs case were being held before the Health and Human Services Commi...
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    Texas Democrats’ farce
    Local Columnists
    Texas Democrats’ farce
    BYRON YORK 
    Aug 12, 2021
    Remember the Texas Democrats? Last month, 51 Democratic state lawmakers boarded private planes in Austin, headed for Washington, D.C. Their purpose wa...
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    NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles
    News
    NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles
    COLLEEN LONG Associated Press 
    Jun 08, 2021
    WASHINGTON — Liberals have cheered the highly public legal and financial jeopardy ensnaring the National Rifle Association, seeing the gun lobby’s pot...
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    Supreme Court hits and misses
    Local Columnists, Nation World
    Supreme Court hits and misses
    May 19, 2021
    On Monday the Supreme Court bolstered the Fourth Amendment’s ban on “unreasonable searches and seizures,” ruling that police officers may not enter a ...
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    Kids, school and online posts
    Local Columnists, Nation World
    Kids, school and online posts
    May 01, 2021
    In a case that began with a teenager’s Snapchat rant against her cheerleading squad, the Supreme Court on Wednesday considered whether and when a scho...
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    Judge sides with Buffalo musician against live music rules
    Business, Local News, News, ...
    Judge sides with Buffalo musician against live music rules
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Nov 27, 2020
    A federal court judge in Buffalo issued a preliminary injunction last week against the state’s effort to keep live music venues closed because of coro...
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    Vote for the party of Lincoln
    Leters to the Editor
    Vote for the party of Lincoln
    Nov 02, 2020
    This presidential election on Tuesday is the most important one in American history. If we love God, family and our country, we must vote Republican —...
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    Wolf shouldn’t veto Right-to-Know
    Wolf shouldn’t veto Right-to-Know
    Jul 28, 2020
    Open records are important or they aren’t. The public has a right to an accountable government or they don’t. It really isn’t a complicated issue. Gov...
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    Letter: In defense of Alderman Dougherty
    Leters to the Editor
    Letter: In defense of Alderman Dougherty
    Apr 24, 2020
    Firstly, I want it known that I don't condone the actions of the alderman in publicly shaming a local business, but do his actions have any merit? The...
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    Letter: ‘Tips’ were rights enjoyed by anyone in the US
    Commentary, Leters to the Editor
    Letter: ‘Tips’ were rights enjoyed by anyone in the US
    Jul 21, 2019
    Acknowledging that Olean Times Herald editor Jim Eckstrom has the right to an opinion, I take issue with the way he stated his position in his column ...
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    The ‘Honest Ads Act’ will hurt American citizens, not Russian trolls
    Commentary, Nation World
    The ‘Honest Ads Act’ will hurt American citizens, not Russian trolls
    JOHN W. YORK, Tribune News Service 
    May 30, 2019
    Few issues seem bipartisan in today’s toxic political atmosphere, but concern over Russian interference in the 2016 election is one of them. So it was...
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    Thompson introduces bill to clarify law on mineral rights in national forests
    Local News, News
    Thompson introduces bill to clarify law on mineral rights in national forests
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 05, 2019
    BRADFORD, Pa. — Congressman Glenn Thompson is hoping the third time’s the charm with a bill regarding mineral rights on national forests, including th...
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    Top NY Democrats come out swinging on court nominee
    News, Western New York
    Top NY Democrats come out swinging on court nominee
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    Jul 10, 2018
    New York state’s heavyweight Democrats were unanimous in their opposition to President Donald Trump’s latest nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge...
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    Letter: Victims’ Rights Week: ‘Expand the Circle, Reach All Victims’
    Commentary, Leters to the Editor
    Letter: Victims’ Rights Week: ‘Expand the Circle, Reach All Victims’
    Apr 11, 2018
    This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme, “Expand the Circle, Reach All Victims,” highlights how the investment of communit...
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    Daughters of the American Revolution chapter honors suffragette rally with historical memorial marker
    Local News, News
    Daughters of the American Revolution chapter honors suffragette rally with historical memorial marker
    JESSICA HARKER, Olean Times Herald 
    Jul 11, 2017
    OLEAN — The recently revitalized Olean chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a roadside dedication Monday at Lincoln Park to commem...
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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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