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OLEAN — Fire investigators were unable to find the cause of a North Third Street fire that left 11 people without homes. “The cause has been ruled ‘un...

LITTLE VALLEY — A Kill Buck woman was sentenced to three years’ probation and community service in Cattaraugus County Court Monday for driving while a...

NEW YORK— New York state should pay former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legal bills as he defends himself against a lawsuit accusing him of sexually harassing ...

ELDRED, Pa. — Firefighters are battling a blaze at the Eldred American Legion Post 887, with what has become a three-alarm fire. Route 446 through Eld...

WELLSVILLE — Aside from receiving money and giving away money Tuesday night, the village board decided to make some money. The board gave approval to ...

ALFRED — For the first time, the Alfred State Police Academy will offer the Division of Criminal Justice Services Basic Course for Peace Officer. The ...

A Kane, Pa., woman was found guilty Tuesday by a federal judge of felony and misdemeanor charges for her actions during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. ...

ALBANY — Republicans in the State Legislature want to roll back criminal justice reforms of the past few years, saying the results have been a disastr...

BELMONT — A Wellsville man faces seven years in state prison for arson after his sentencing in Allegany County Court. Brandon Short was sentenced last...

ALBANY (TNS) — New York, we’re told, has embarked on a grand plan to embrace recreational marijuana, a supposed turn away from the “Just Say No” polic...

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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — An Olean, N.Y., man was sentenced to 28 days in jail and two years’ probation for his role in the hazing death of a Bowling...

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Cuba Police Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office EAST OTTO SOUTH DAYTON — — Jacob Parkhurst, 24, of Conewango Valley, was charged at 12:50 p.m. Wednesd...

Olean Police Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office — William H. Gilbert, 43, of Ellicottville, was charged at 7 p.m. Saturday with driving while intoxic...

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AMITY — A Newfane man is facing several felony sex charges, reported New York State Police based in Amity Thursday. Zachary D. Winters, 19, was charge...