Government
By TAPINTO GREATER OLEAN STAFF
January 16, 2025
New York lawmakers welcomed news that an agreement for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been reached.U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer:It is welcome news that there is an agreement that will free many of the hostages. A ceasefire is very good news for Israel, for America, for the Palestinian people, ...
The National Weather Service issued a lake effect snow warning on Sunday that includes Cattaraugus County, but the heaviest accumulations are expected in the far northwestern portion of the county, away from the Greater Olean area.The warning will be in effect from 1 p.m. Monday until 4 a.m.
OLEAN, NY — While Common Council President John Crawford believes in clean energy, he’s also interested in protecting the city’s commercial value.The City of Olean Common Council recently voted on and approved a resolution to extend an existing moratorium on additional solar farm development within ...
ALBANY, NY — Joe Sempolinski was sworn in to a two-year term in the state Assembly Tuesday during a ceremony in the state Capitol’s Legislative Office Building. He represents the 148th District, which includes the Greater Olean area.“It’s an honor and the privilege of a lifetime to represent the ...
OLEAN, NY — The city will receive $25 million in federal funds to support 2.5 miles of improvements on West State Street between North Union Street and St. Francis Road on the St. Bonaventure University campus.“A transportation transformation is coming to Olean,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer, who ...
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nick Langworthy was sworn into the United States House of Representatives for his second term Friday. Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District, which includes the Greater Olean area. “I am honored to once again serve the people of the Southern Tier and Western New ...
OLEAN, NY — Taking inspiration from the mayors who served before him, Mayor William J. Aiello pledged to make “solutions that will guarantee our community’s vibrancy for the next generation” his goal for 2025.“Mayors who served Olean during my adult years have been great role models for me, and as ...
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a mail scam using the Publishers Clearing House name as a front.According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, consumers have reported receiving scam letters in the mail that at first glance appear to be the real Publishers ...
The New Year will begin with a snowstorm, according to a winter storm watch issued Monday by the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm watch includes Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Southern Erie and Wyoming counties.Starting Wednesday morning, heavy lake-effect snow with significant accumulation is ...
Rep. Nick Langworthy has become a founding member of the Congressional Make America Healthy Again Caucus, a new initiative focused on improving access to affordable, high-quality foods and primary care to help Americans lead healthier, longer lives.“Healthy food and access to quality medical care ...
Legislation eliminating duplicative and costly government contracts for building software, sponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Dec. 23.The Source Code Harmonization and Reuse in Information Technology (SHARE IT) Act (H.R. 9566) will require federal ...
I started my four-decade newspaper career on Friday, Oct. 29, 1976, as the woman's editor at The Amsterdam Recorder, in a small city 35 miles west of Albany.That was five months after earning my degree in journalism from St. Bonaventure University. And it was a job I had not applied for. Someone ...
New York State will distribute $51 million in grants to support affordable homeownership. The funds include $500,000 for Cattaraugus County.The $51 million will help low- and moderate-income families make repairs, accessibility modifications or safety upgrades to their homes, replace manufactured ...
Soon after Jimmy Carter announced his run for the presidency in late 1974, the press dubbed the unknown and unlikely governor of Georgia “Jimmy Who?” I knew Jimmy before he became Jimmy Who.I had gotten to know Jimmy Carter through the Georgia Press Association. I would like to think we were ...
Early in his career, Neil Cavuto worked for former President Jimmy Carter as a research intern, according to St. Bonaventure University archives.Cavuto, who earned his undergraduate degree at St. Bonaventure, recently left his job as an anchor at Fox News after 28 years with the network.When Cavuto ...
Following Jimmy Carter's death on Sunday, New York lawmakers praised the former president for his humanitarian efforts, decency, integrity and advocacy for peace.U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer:As we remember President Carter's extraordinary life, we also honor the countless lives he touched through his ...
Assemblyman-Elect Joe Sempolinski has been appointed to six Assembly committees for the coming term.Sempolinski, who was elected to represent the district that includes the Greater Olea area, will serve on the Education, Environmental Conservation, Higher Education, Labor, Mental Health and People ...
ALLEGANY, NY — Sen. George Borrello visited the Allegany-Limestone Central School District bus garage Wednesday to see firsthand the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the district’s school buses. This initiative is the first of its kind in New York State. Borrello, whose district includes ...
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nick Langworthy was appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Dec. 13. He will be the first member of Congress who represents the Southern Tier counties to serve on the committee in modern history.“I'm deeply honored to be named to the House Committee on Energy and ...
Another round of mixed wintry precipitation will cross the western Southern Tier Sunday evening, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned in a special weather statement issued at 5:24 p.m."While the bulk of the precipitation will fall as rain, especially near Lake Erie, there will be areas of wet ...
Kimberly Jo Warner, 54, of Portville was one of 39 people pardoned by President Joe Biden Thursday. “I am pardoning 39 people who have shown successful rehabilitation and have shown commitment to making their communities stronger and safer,” Biden said in a White House Briefing Room ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday declared a State of Emergency for several New York counties, including Cattaraugus, because of a snowstorm hitting the state. “As winter weather bears down on our state, I am declaring a State of Emergency so our communities have the resources they need to stay safe,” ...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for five New York counties, including Cattaraugus, for Wednesday into Friday afternoon. Snow accumulations of more than 1 foot are possible; winds could gust as high as 35 mph."Travel could be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has updated the Lake Effect Snow Warning it issued Wednesday.The warning , which includes Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties, will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday, six hours later than the original schedule.Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and wind ...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $50,000 Rural Business Development Grant to the Olean Business Development Corporation. This funding will support the fourth year of the corporation’s accelerator program, which provides technical assistance, training opportunities and ...
OLEAN, NY — All parking restrictions associated with the Snow Event Mayor William J. Aiello declared Wednesday were lifted Friday.The restrictions were lifted immediately, according to a news release Aiello's office issued at 10 a.m.During the Snow Event, parking of motor vehicles on primary ...
Roadways in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties are among the state highways impacted by extreme weather that will be repaved. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a total of $100 million in state and federal funding for 70 projects, including:Interstate 86 westbound from Exit 24 to 26 in ...
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office at 9:30 p.m. lifted the travel advisory that had been issued for all of Cattaraugus County at 5:10 p.m.According to the advisory, heavy lake effect snow and wind were making travel difficult in many areas of the county. Motorists were asked to avoid ...
OLEAN, NY — Mayor William J. Aiello has declared a Snow Event that restricts and prohibits parking on certain city streets to allow for snowplows to effectively clear the roadways. The restrictions take effect Thursday at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in place until Saturday at 4 p.m.“We received ...
The National Weather Service issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday. It will remain in effect until 4 a.m. Saturday.Snow accumulations of 14 to 22 inches are expected; winds could gust as high as 50 mph."Travel could be very difficult at ...