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Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold in Gowanda
A top-prize winning Take 5 ticket was sold at a store in Cattaraugus County. The New York Lottery says the winning ticket, worth $16,759 for the Take 5 evening drawing on Thursday, was purchased at the Shop 'n Save, located on Buffalo Street in Gowanda. It's one of two tickets that matched all five numbers for that drawing. The winning numbers were 7, 15, 18, 20 and 28.
IDA initiates talks with city officials over millions in proposed tax breaks for Olean Center Mall redevelopment
OLEAN — Talks are underway with Cattaraugus County lawmakers, Olean officials and the Cattaraugus County IDA on plans for tax breaks to help redevelop the aging Olean Center Mall. The IDA last week tabled a revised application for a $40 million project called Olean Towne Centre and owned by...
Youth Shines at Seneca County Fair with Swiss, Guernsey and Jersey Heifers
SENECA FALLS, NY—Carter Frentz, 16, of Cattaraugus, New York, had never been to the Seneca County Fair in his longstanding showing career. He felt surprised by the small size of the county’s fair but enjoyed the friendly camaraderie in the barn. “We had a couple of complications with...
Olean bakery closing, laying off 82 employees
OLEAN, N.Y. — An Olean bakery is closing its doors and will be laying off 82 employees according to a NYSDOL Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) that was filed on Tuesday, July 23. The Bimbo Bakery site in Olean will close on November 2. Their Auburn site will...
St. Bonaventure community mourns loss of beloved friar
OLEAN, N.Y. (WROC) – A beloved friar within the Saint Bonaventure University community has died. The university confirmed Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, died Wednesday at 81 years old. Fr. Dan was a Rochester-area native from the suburb of Charlotte. He graduated from St. Bonaventure in 1964 with a degree in philosophy. Fr. Dan was a […]
Olean approves bid to install Splash pad at War Vets Park
OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a low bid of under a half million dollars to install a splash pad in War Veterans Park — less than expected. The splash pad components were purchased two years ago and have been stored outdoors inside the fence at the city swimming pool until they can be installed.
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
At least a dozen in New York hospitalized in listeria outbreak
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
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