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    Social Security Matters: How do I apply for benefits?
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    Social Security Matters: How do I apply for benefits?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    May 23, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I just turned 65 years old in February. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. — Seeking Assistance DEA...
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    Social Security Matters: Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid coverage?
    Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid coverage?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    May 09, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare Part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligibl...
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    A doomsday clock is ticking
    Opinion, opinion/columns
    A doomsday clock is ticking
    Apr 17, 2025
    If the federal government wants to keep Medicare and Social Security intact for the next 75 years, it will need an extra $78.2 trillion in cash that i...
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    A Social Security doomsday clock is ticking
    Commentary, Nation World
    A Social Security doomsday clock is ticking
    Apr 17, 2025
    If the federal government wants to keep Medicare and Social Security intact for the next 75 years, it will need an extra $78.2 trillion in cash that i...
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    Social Security Matters: Will benefit increase if I keep working after applying
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Will benefit increase if I keep working after applying
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Apr 11, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 yea...
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    Social Security Matters: Can wife and I get spouse benefits from each other?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Can wife and I get spouse benefits from each other?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Mar 28, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: My wife and I are collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we get by on a tight budget. A reti...
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    City OKs eminent domain usage in Olean mall site development
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    City OKs eminent domain usage in Olean mall site development
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Mar 21, 2025
    OLEAN — In a narrow 4-3 vote, city officials authorized using eminent domain to help clear up real estate matters at the Olean Center Mall in hopes th...
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    Social Security Matters: Will Medicare premium change after selling investment property?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Will Medicare premium change after selling investment property?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Mar 21, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I have questions concerning the deduction of money from my Social Security benefit amount as it relates to the sale of investment property...
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    Average American receiving thousands of dollars in tax refunds
    Business, Local News, News, ...
    Average American receiving thousands of dollars in tax refunds
    Mar 16, 2025
    NEW YORK (TNS) Tens of millions of Americans have already received tax refunds from the federal government, with the average return totaling more than...
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    3 NY Social Security offices listed for closing — not Olean’s
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News, ...
    3 NY Social Security offices listed for closing — not Olean’s
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Mar 12, 2025
    Elon Musk’sDepartment of Government Efficiency(DOGE) is set to shut down 47 Social Security Administrationfield offices nationwide — and three in New ...
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    Social Security Matters: Was starting wife’s benefits a mistake?
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    Social Security Matters: Was starting wife’s benefits a mistake?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Mar 07, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I hope we haven't made a mistake! My wife just applied for her Social Security benefit. She was born in May 1962, and the estimated amount...
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    Social Security Matters: Should I wait until age 70?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Should I wait until age 70?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Feb 28, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I am a married woman, at my full retirement age, and the primary earner in my marriage. How do I know if I should take my Social Security ...
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    State & Union: Deadline to upgrade to Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1
    Local News, News
    State & Union: Deadline to upgrade to Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1
    Feb 26, 2025
    Senior citizens are reminded that the deadline to apply for greater property tax savings through New York state's Enhanced STAR property tax exemption...
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    Public speaks at hearing for Salamanca city budget
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    Public speaks at hearing for Salamanca city budget
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Feb 21, 2025
    SALAMANCA — For the first time in four years, members of the public spoke at the city of Salamanca’s hearing for the 2025–26 budget. The Common Counci...
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    Social Security Matters: Claiming benefits with a health savings account
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Claiming benefits with a health savings account
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Feb 14, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, but I've seen articles that say...
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    Social Security Matters: Were funds moved to General Treasury?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Were funds moved to General Treasury?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Feb 07, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: Why were the Social Security funds moved from the Social Security account to the General Fund with the government? Is it not then called a...
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    IRS, state Taxation & Finance offer tips for filing season
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    IRS, state Taxation & Finance offer tips for filing season
    BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
    Jan 31, 2025
    Tax filing season is upon us, and state and federal tax bodies are offering tips to ensure complete, accurate and timely filing. The Internal Revenue ...
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    United Way, area volunteers offer free basic tax prep in Allegany, Cattaraugus counties
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Local News
    United Way, area volunteers offer free basic tax prep in Allegany, Cattaraugus counties
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Jan 27, 2025
    OLEAN — The United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties is pleased to announce the availability of free basic tax preparation services through the...
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    State & Union: File your fed, NY taxes for free in 2025
    Business, Daily Headlines, Local News, ...
    State & Union: File your fed, NY taxes for free in 2025
    Jan 27, 2025
    The Internal Revenue Service and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will begin processing income tax returns today, which marks the off...
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    Social Security Matters: When to claim and taxation of benefits
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: When to claim and taxation of benefits
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    Jan 17, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I am 65 and currently working full-time. Can I apply for and start receiving my Social Security benefit? I'd expect to have to pay income ...
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    Cuba hosts Dairy Days 2025 over the weekend
    Local News, News
    Cuba hosts Dairy Days 2025 over the weekend
    June 16, 2025
    CUBA — The village of Cuba hosted the Dairy Days 2025 celebration over the weekend, which featured the Community Yard Sale throughout the area on Satu...
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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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