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    Borrello named a co-chair of Zeldin campaign for governor
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, News
    Borrello named a co-chair of Zeldin campaign for governor
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    May 01, 2022
    ALBANY — State Sen. George Borrello is the co-chair of U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin’s 2022 campaign for governor of New York. Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, is one o...
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    A new governor, but the same old mess
    Local Columnists, New York, Opinion
    A new governor, but the same old mess
    CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union 
    Apr 17, 2022
    ALBANY (TNS) — In Andrew Cuomo’s first speech as governor, he promised he would remake a state government mired in scandal and tainted by corruption. ...
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    Hochul vows swift action as she takes helm in New York
    News, Western New York
    Hochul vows swift action as she takes helm in New York
    MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press 
    Aug 24, 2021
    ALBANY — Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday and in her first hours on the job sought to bring a new sense of urgency...
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    Pelosi rebuts Cuomo’s claim that federal aid leaves NY shortchanged
    News, NY State News
    Pelosi rebuts Cuomo’s claim that federal aid leaves NY shortchanged
    EMILIE MUNSON Times Union 
    Feb 12, 2021
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to New York’s congressional Democrats asserting the state’s deficit troubles have been “ad...
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    Borello urges Cuomo to donate ‘American Crisis’ proceeds
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Coronavirus, ...
    Borello urges Cuomo to donate ‘American Crisis’ proceeds
    BOB CLARK Olean Times Herald 
    Feb 12, 2021
    State Sen. George Borrello on Thursday asked the governor to donate the proceeds of a recent book to help restore public trust after the administratio...
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    NY takes on billions in debt without voter approval
    News, NY State News
    NY takes on billions in debt without voter approval
    EDWARD McKINLEY Times Union 
    Jan 10, 2021
    ALBANY (TNS) — The state Constitution has long prohibited New York from taking on debt without first seeking approval from voters, but through a proce...
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    Wear handcuffs, hide under the bed and stay there
    Local Columnists, Nation World
    Wear handcuffs, hide under the bed and stay there
    JAY AMBROSE Tribune News Service 
    Dec 01, 2020
    We’ve never seen anything like it, have we — some state governments not just advising people on how to spend Thanksgiving with their families, but dic...
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    Splitting up NY is back on table for some lawmakers
    News, NY State News, Western New York
    Splitting up NY is back on table for some lawmakers
    JULIE SHERWOOD Daily Messenger 
    Sep 11, 2020
    CANANDAIGUA (TNS) — Suppose the power of New York’s governor was reduced and instead rivaled that of the Queen of England — basically a figurehead. Th...
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    Pa. government ignores ruling
    Pa. government ignores ruling
    RON EVANS Special to The Era 
    Aug 29, 2020
    When Andrew Jackson disagreed with a decision of the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice, he reportedly said, “John Marshall has made his decision. Now let ...
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    Lt. gov urging ‘staycations’ to help WNY tourism in pandemic
    Cattaraugus County, Coronavirus, Local News, ...
    Lt. gov urging ‘staycations’ to help WNY tourism in pandemic
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Jul 30, 2020
    The coronavirus pandemic has put a big hit on tourism, which is big business in Cattaraugus County and throughout Western New York. Millions in sales ...
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    State & Union: NY tops most-responsible states in fighting coronavirus
    Coronavirus, Local News, News
    State & Union: NY tops most-responsible states in fighting coronavirus
    Jul 16, 2020
    From wearing masks to getting tested, responsible preventative behaviors can drastically decrease the spread of COVID-19. With public health officials...
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    Reed again questions Cuomo on decision that led to nursing home deaths
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Coronavirus, ...
    Reed again questions Cuomo on decision that led to nursing home deaths
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    May 29, 2020
    U.S. Rep. Tom Reed is again questioning why Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered COVID-positive patients to be discharged to nursing homes in New York. Reed, R-C...
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    Candidate Tracy Mitrano says Rep. Tom Reed could do more for West Valley cleanup
    Cattaraugus County, Local News, News
    Candidate Tracy Mitrano says Rep. Tom Reed could do more for West Valley cleanup
    RICK MILLER Olean Times Herald 
    Aug 29, 2018
    Democratic congressional candidate Tracy Mitrano said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Tom Reed hadn’t done enough to secure sufficient funding for the West Val...
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    Are states winning the marijuana tug-of-war?
    Commentary, Local Columnists, Nation World, ...
    Are states winning the marijuana tug-of-war?
    RONALD FRASER, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Jul 09, 2018
    It might appear that sooner or later states legalizing the use of marijuana, contrary to federal law, will be crushed in federal courts. After all, fe...
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    RTW: Supporting our nonprofit workforce
    Commentary, Local Columnists, Readers Turn To Write
    RTW: Supporting our nonprofit workforce
    TINA ZERBIAN, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Mar 28, 2018
    While the rest of the country has recovered from the Great Recession, much of Western New York has been left behind. Nonprofits play a critical role i...
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    Allegany County legislature hikes salaries of 8 key staffers
    Allegany County News, Local News, News
    Allegany County legislature hikes salaries of 8 key staffers
    KATHLEEN KELLOGG, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    Oct 24, 2017
    BELMONT — A local law increasing salaries of eight Allegany County administrative staff members was enacted Monday by the County Legislature in an 11-...
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    This time, government worked out
    Commentary, Local Columnists
    This time, government worked out
    RICH PLACE, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
    May 27, 2017
    Government doesn’t always work as it’s intended to, and there’s columns in newspapers across the country every day addressing it. But it’s worth point...
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    Letter: Better pay for support professionals
    Leters to the Editor
    Letter: Better pay for support professionals
    Rebecca Decker, Wellsville 
    Feb 07, 2017
    I work for Allegany Arc and am writing as a supporter of the #bFair2DirectCare Coalition’s 300 Days to Better Pay campaign. I am so grateful to work f...
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    Catharine Young re-elected to New York State Senate; Assemblyman Joseph Giglio wins unopposed
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
    Catharine Young re-elected to New York State Senate; Assemblyman Joseph Giglio wins unopposed
    TOM DINKI, Olean Times Herald 
    Nov 09, 2016
    OLEAN — State Sen. Catharine Young, R-Olean, is looking forward to getting back to governing and tackling “a lot of issues,” as she was re-elected Tue...
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    Local & Social
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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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