Government
By TAPINTO GREATER OLEAN STAFF
March 18, 2025
OLEAN, NY — The city's Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division isundertaking an emergency water main repair that may cause water outages in a part of Olean Tuesday.The affected area is Hamilton Avenue between the roadway's intersections with Terrace Street and Main Street.The repair ...
ALBANY, NY — Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski has been appointed as an alternate designee to the Joint Budget Conference Committee for Mental Hygiene.Sempolinski, whose district includes the Greater Olean area, is the ranking member of the Assembly Mental Health Committee. In that role and as a member ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday directed state agencies to prepare for heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding.According to a press release from Hochul’s office, Central and Western New York could experience thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday and gusty winds on Sunday.“I have ...
New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols will be present through St. Patrick’s Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. This annual traffic safety enforcement period — funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee — began March 10 and will operate through March 17. In ...
ALBANY, NY — The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships (two academic and two athletic). Scholarships are available to residents of the 57th Senate District, who are current college students or high school seniors entering ...
OLEAN, NY — Water service will be unavailable in parts of Olean on Thursday while the city repairs a water hydrant and valve.According to a press release from the Olean Water Department, the outage will affect residences and businesses on Prospect Avenue between Alder and Queen streets and Queen ...
New York’s lawmakers reacted to President Donald Trump's address to Congress along party lines Tuesday.Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Chuck Schumer, both Democrats, were critical of the president's speech. Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, whose district includes the Greater Olean area, praised the ...
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for 13 Western New York counties, including Allegany and Cattaraugus.Melting snow and recent rain are expected to cause the flooding.The flood watch was issued at 2:12 p.m. Tuesday and will remain in place until 1 p.m. Thursday.“New York is no ...
OLEAN, NY — The city is experiencing a road salt shortage, according to a press release issued by Mayor William J. Aiello’s office.The city’s streets, parks and sewer divisions are working together to make sure that all roads and city-owned parking lots and sidewalks are cleared and passable while ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Cattaraugus County.The advisory took effect at 2:33 p.m. Thursday and will remain in place until 4 a.m. Friday. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. “Be prepared for slippery roads,” the NWS warned in ...
OLEAN, NY — A state regulation requiring that automobile sales for model year 2035 be 100% zero-emission vehicles will have a dire impact on automobile dealers and consumers,” Rep. Nick Langworthy warned Thursday.Speaking at a press conference at the Rick Bokman auto dealership, Langworthy said the ...
The National Weather Service has updated the winter weather advisory for several New York counties, including Allegany and Cattaraugus. The agency also has issued a wind advisory for all of western and northern New York.The winter weather advisory took effect from 10 a.m. on Saturday and will ...
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nick Langworthy, whose district includes the Greater Olean, took to the House floor this week to honor Philadelphia Eagles head coach and Jamestown native Nick Sirianni for leading his team to a Super Bowl victory Sunday night.Langworthy highlighted Sirianni’s achievements and the ...
LATHAM, NY — The New York Air National Guard has promoted Danielle Clower of Hinsdale. Clower, assigned to the 107th Attack Wing, was promoted to senior airman on Jan. 21.Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announced the promotions, which are ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties. The advisory, which took effect at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, will remain in place until 7 a.m. Friday.According to the agency, mixed precipitation will change to snow by ...
OLEAN, NY — North 12th Street, which was closed Thursday between Putnam and Washington streets, is open.Work on a water leak has been completed, and normal traffic can resume.
OLEAN, NY — The 800 block of West Henley Street will be closed from noon through 3 p.m. Wednesday while a tree is removed, according to a press release from the city’s Department of Public Works.Motorists should alternate routes while the road is closed.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the western Southern Tier and Southern Erie and Wyoming counties. The advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Thursday.According to the agency, total snow could accumulate up to 2 inches, ice may freeze ...
The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services (DSS) is warning residents of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) scam being used across the country. In a post on the county's website, the DSS notes that residents may receive texts claiming Social Services is deactivating their EBT cards. The ...
The Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District will receive nearly $2 million in state funding to help farmers protect water quality and mitigate the impacts of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.The funding, which comes from the first round of the Concentrated Animal ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for the western southern tier of New York State. Snow and freezing drizzle expected with snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of about a few hundredths of an inch.The advisory took effect at 4 p.m. Saturday ...
OLEAN, NY — A tree planted by President Theodore Roosevelt and New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins in Lincoln Park will be cut down and preserved as a memorial. Members of the Olean Historical and Preservation Society proposed to the Olean Common Council that the 118-year-old tree, which has become ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory that includes Cattaraugus County. West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. The advisory will be in effect from 4 p.m. this Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday. “Use extra caution when driving,” the NWS warned in the ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for the western southern tier of New York State.The advisory will be in place from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.Mixed precipitation, with total snow and sleet accumulations of an inch or less and ice accumulations of about around ...
During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump signed 35 executive orders. Among them was an edict that stated the federal government will only recognize two genders: male and female. The definitions of male and female will be based on whether someone is born with sperm or ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Southern Erie and Wyoming counties.The advisory will take effect at 6 p.m. this evening and will remain in place until 6 p.m. Wednesday.Snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches are expected with winds gusting ...
LATHAM, NY — Two residents of the Greater Olean area have been promoted in the New York Army National Guard.Alena Murphy of Olean, who is assigned to Company C of the National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, was promoted to specialist.Haylee Holmes of Cuba, who is assigned to the 152nd ...
Public schools in Allegany, Olean and Portville will be closed Wednesday.Allegany-Limestone Central School District schools will be closed because of “the extreme cold weather forecast" Superintendent Tony Giannicchi wrote in a message to parents. Regents exam will be made up later this ...
Olean public schools will be closed Tuesday.According to a notice on the Olean City School District website: “We anticipate dangerously cold wind chills … There is also a chance of accumulating lake-effect snow.”The Allegany-Limestone Central School District is planning to be open tomorrow, ...
OLEAN, NY — The John J. Ash Community Center will be open on Tuesday from noon until 5 p.m. to provide individuals with relief from the low temperatures and wind chill predicted by the National Weather Service. The center is located at 112 N Barry St.According to a news release from Gov. Kathy ...