Government
By TAPINTO GREATER OLEAN STAFF
July 13, 2024
In the aftermath of the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, New York officials, Democrats and Republicans alike, were united in condemning political violence. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D): Any violence against a fellow American is disgusting and ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul on July 8 urged New Yorkers to monitor their local forecasts because above-average temperatures in combination with increased humidity will result in hazardous heat conditions in the coming days. “Feels like temperatures” at or above 95 degrees may result in an increased risk ...
A St. Bonaventure University graduate has become part of the debate about President Joe Biden’s health. On Sunday, Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to the president’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, requesting that he appear before ...
OLEAN, NY — The state has awarded more than $40 million in capital grants to support critical capital and infrastructure needs at 118 nonprofit organizations serving New York families. Two Olean-based organizations are among the recipients. Directions in Independent Living Inc. will receive ...
The Cattaraugus County Office of Emergency Services is compiling damage information from businesses and homeowners whose properties sustained significant damage from heavy rainfall on June 19. The information will be used to document and track damage. It is not for reimbursement purposes. The ...
A total of $97.7 million has been awarded to more than 30 communities for projects that promote alternative, environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking, biking or riding mass transit. The funding includes $695,767 to the Seneca Nation of Indians to build six bus shelters on the ...
Admission to all state parks, including Allegany State Park, will be free on Wednesday and Thursday to help New Yorkers beat the heat this week. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the free admission policy on Tuesday. “Extreme heat can be dangerous for New Yorkers, and I’m doing everything I can to ...
OLEAN, NY — The John J. Ash Community Center will be open on Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. to provide relief from the predicted high temperatures. “According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, there is going to be a prolonged period of dangerous heat this week, with ...
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert for Cattaraugus County. The Heat Advisory took effect Sunday and will remain in place until 8 p.m. Thursday. Heat index values as high as 100 degrees and high humidity could cause heat-related illnesses to ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for several days of extreme heat and high humidity next week across. Heat and humidity are forecast to increase across the state, starting Monday and with “feels like” temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a ...
ALLEGANY, NY — A portion of West Main Street will be closed to traffic on Wednesday while a water leak is repaired. According to a post on the Village of Allegany Facebook page, the road will be closed between North Sixth and North Seventh streets, starting at 7 a.m. Traffic will be detoured ...
ALLEGANY, NY — The Village Department of Public Works will pick up yard waste on the last Monday of the month from June through October. Collection dates are June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 30 and Oct. 28. According to a post on the Village of Allegany Facebook page, Brush should not be put ...