Jim Eckstrom

A year into the merger of the United Way organizations serving Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, the executive director believes the UW has found its footing in making a positive difference in the two counties.

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From a celestial phenomenon that won't occur here again in 99 years and persistent wastewater problems plaguing the city to a paroled murderer returning to the area, economic development efforts, local politics, nonprofits, city charters, the OATS bus service, a startling crime spree and wild weather, the Olean Times Herald news staff lists its top stories of 2024.

By JIM ECKSTROM [email protected]

In the wake of a series of alarming crimes linked to individuals with histories of serious mental illness, state Sen. George Borrello criticized what he called a failure in New York to expand the criteria for involuntary commitment and strengthen Kendra's Law.

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski said Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address on Tuesday recognized that New Yorkers face an "unprecedented" affordability crisis.

Allegany resident Ashley Smith, the Cattaraugus County attorney, a Republican and experienced litigator, launched her campaign for district attorney on Wednesday.

Dairy farmers and agriculture officials are lauding a change in federal milk pricing that they say will provide more fairness and economic stability for farmers in Western New York and

Mark Heberling said the "optimism and positive energy" was palpable in Washington, D.C. over the weekend as Americans from every corner of the country anticipated the swearing in of Donald

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski called Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $252 billion executive budget proposal, which she unveiled Tuesday, “grossly irresponsible” and in direct contradiction of her pledge to make New York more