Government
By TAPINTO GREATER OLEAN STAFF
September 20, 2024
OLEAN, NY — The southbound lane of North Union Street between Whitney Avenue and Laurens Street will be closed Friday between 4 and 7 a.m. while the Public Works Department's Streets Division performs seasonal maintenance in the median.Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Following Sunday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump while he visited his golf course in Florida, New York lawmakers from both parties voiced strong condemnation for violence and expressed concern for the safety of public officials. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Grateful to law ...
OLEAN, NY — A number of rose bushes along the North Union Street median have tested positive for Rose Rosette Disease, according to a news release the city issued Friday. Over the next couple of weeks. the city plans to remove infected plants and those immediately adjacent to them in order to stop ...
OLEAN, NY — Businesses and residences on a portion of East Henley Street will be without water service Wednesday because of a service line leak that the city's Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is repairing.Water will be off for approximately two-to-three hours on East Henley ...
OLEAN, NY — The city will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at noon Wednesday on the plaza at the Olean Municipal Building, 101 E. State St..Speakers will include Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, Mayor William J. Aiello, Fire Chief Eric Maurouard and Police Captain Michael Marsfelder.The Rev. Peter ...
A frost advisory issued by the National Weather Service includes Allegany and Cattaraugus counties.The advisory took effect at 10 p.m. Monday and will remain in place until 9 a.m. Tuesday.According to the advisory, temperatures in the mid-30s could cause frost that would harm or kill sensitive ...
Heartbroken, devastated and horrified were the words lawmakers representing New York State used to describe their emotions about the murders of six hostages who were taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. The victims included Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer: I'm heartbroken ...
OLEAN, NY — Work on South Union Street between Franchot Boulevard and the roundabout at State Street will begin Tuesday and continue into 2025. The city is advising individuals to use caution in the work zone and watch for work crews. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times and sidewalk ...
ALBANY, NY — Nearly $150 million in capital grants have been awarded to fund 37 projects in underserved communities across the state as part of the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming initiative.The funds include $704,988 for work at the Willian O. Smith Recreation Center Pool in Olean.
WASHINGTON — Olean will receive a $183,285 grant for Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration.Rep. Nick Langworthy, whose district includes the Greater Olean area, announced the grant Sunday.“The Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport is critical for the Southern Tier’s ...
ALLEGAY, NY — The Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse has received a $60,000 federal grant. The funding is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Projects of Regional and National Significance Program in the Department of Health and Human ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's next curbside pickup of yard waste will be on Wednesday. There is no charge for the service. Rules for pickup include: All yard waste must be in paper lawn bags or containers no larger than 30 gallons. No plastic bags will be accepted. Brush must be bundled ...
OLEAN, NY —The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded a $21,904.76 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the city. AFG grants enhance the safety and readiness of fire departments nationwide by providing funding for essential equipment, protective gear and training. Rep. Nick ...
OLEAN, NY — Milling and paving on several city streets is scheduled for weekdays starting Aug. 26: Monday: Second Avenue from Front Street to Genesee Street and First Avenue from Front Street to Genesee Street. Tuesday: East Oak Street from North Union Street to Ash Street. Wednesday: ...
OLEAN, NY — West Main Street between North Second and North Third streets will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, beginning at 7 a.m., to repair a water leak, according to a post on the village Facebook page. Only local traffic will be permitted. A detour will be in place on East Union Street ...
OLEAN, NY — The city has issued several updates about the Walkable Olean Phase III project along East State Street from Front Street to North Union Street: The active work zone is from Union Street to Clinton Street. North Barry Street is closed at East State Street and Time ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved federal disaster assistance for farmers and communities impacted by severe tornadoes and storms caused by Hurricane Beryl in July. The disaster designation includes seven counties in New York State, among them Allegany and Cattaraugus ...
OLEAN, NY — Milling and paving on North Fourth and King streets is scheduled to start Monday. The work on North Fourth will take place between West Sullivan and Reed streets. The roadway will be open to local traffic but closed to through traffic. King Street will remain open during ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Area Transit System City Loop is altering its routes while construction of the East State Street Streetscape Project takes place. The system will be unable to service the John J. Ash Community Center and municipal building. The closest location for pickup or drop off during ...
OLEAN, NY — All city phone lines are back in service, the Olean Police Department posted on Facebook at 2:39 p.m. Tuesday. Municipal phones had been out of service earlier in the day because of hardware failure in the city's phone router. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for ...
OLEAN, NY — All city phone lines are out of service because of hardware failure in the city's phone router. Service will be restored sometime Wednesday after a replacement router arrives, Mayor William J. Aiello wrote in an email Tuesday. Calls involving municipal business — other than ...
OLEAN, NY — The Common Council on Tuesday is scheduled to consider a resolution that would establish a Homelessness Task Force. According to the resolution, “Homelessness is a critical issue facing our nation, New York, Cattaraugus County, and the City of Olean, and is a humanitarian crisis that ...
Cuba and Olean are among the 335 New York municipalities that have launched applications to be certified by the state as Pro-Housing Communities. The Pro-Housing Community Program recognizes and rewards municipalities that are actively working to unlock their housing potential and encourage ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The National Science Foundation has awarded a $205,241 grant to the university to support a project led by Alexander Rupprecht, an assistant professor of chemistry. The project, "RUI: Development of pi-Conjugated Carboxylic Acids for Use in Self-Assembling Materials," ...
OLEAN, NY — A portion of Front Street is closed for a water main repair Monday. According to a press release sent by the city's Water Department, the roadway is closed between East Highland and Prospect avenues. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes. The press release did not ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's next curbside pickup of yard waste will be on Wednesday. There is no charge for the service. Rules for pickup include: All yard waste must be in paper lawn bags or containers no larger than 30 gallons. No plastic bags will be accepted. Brush must be bundled ...
New York’s Democratic leaders praised President Joe Biden for his accomplishments after he announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection to the Oval Office. Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, whose district includes the Greater Olean area, voiced a different opinion about the president’s ...
LITTLE VALLEY, NY — The Cattaraugus County Center was closed to the public Thursday and will be closed again Friday while a water line break is repaired. According to a notice on the county website, the center will reopen Monday. Some services will be available at other county ...
CUBA, NY — Work on the village’s water improvement project will result in roiled water on Thursday, according to Facebook post from the Village of Cuba. After the work is complete, residents should remove aerators from kitchen sinks and run cold water until they see it is clear. Download the ...
OLEAN, NY — The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking water valve repair that is affecting: North Fourth Street from Laurens to West State streets; North Fifth and Sixth Streets Washington to West State streets; South Fifth and Sixth Streets ...