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Stick Tights Kicks Off Olean Concert Series
OLEAN, NY — On Thursday evening, Lincoln Park looked as if a magic door had opened, letting out a community that had been hibernating through a Western New York winter and an unusually cold spring, The weather was perfect and the music was delightful as several hundred people turned out to enjoy the first performance in the city’s annual concert series.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Stick Tights provided the entertainment, playing a wide array of popular songs that included “Get Back,” “Squeeze Box,” “Ooh La La” and many more. Audience members danced, sang and paraded their dogs through the park. One person stepped out of the crowd and played the cowbell while the four-piece band played “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” The concert series will continue on May 30 with an evening of classic rock by Pendleton Station. The series will run through Sept. 19. All concerts will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. The schedule can be accessed here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Olean Will Collect Yard Waste May 29
OLEAN, NY — The city's next curbside pickup of yard waste will be on Wednesday. There is no charge for the service. Rules for pickup include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All yard waste must be in paper lawn bags or containers no larger than 30 gallons. No plastic bags will be accepted. Brush must be bundled together with twine or rope and be no larger than 3 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter. Yard waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days. Yard waste collections will take place on the last Wednesday of each month through September. For questions, residents should call the Olean Department of Public Works at 716-376-5650. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS. Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cuba Residents Face Water Issues After Pipe Breaks
CUBA, NY — A contractor working on a water improvement project accidentally broke a pipe at about 1 p.m. Thursday. According to a Facebook post from the Village of Cuba, the accident has left village residents without water, with decreased water pressure or with roiled water. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER An estimated time of repair is not known, the village post read. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Olean Voters Elect Burrows and Hauser to School Board
OLEAN, NY — Voters elected Elizabeth Burrows and Rene Hauser to the Board of Education and approved the district’s budget Tuesday. The school board is scheduled to vote on a resolution certifying the results during Wednesday's 6:30 p.m. meeting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the resolution, Burrows received 363 votes and Hauser finished with 273 to win the two available seats on the school board. Board member Alan Peters finished third with 201 votes. Burrows and Hauser will take office July 1 and serve five-year terms. The district’s $56,169,525 2024-25 budget was approved 319-127. The 2023-24 budget was $51,501,933. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cuba-Rushford Receives Grant to Expand Universal Pre-K
CUBA, NY — The Cuba-Rushford Central School District has been awarded a $162,719 state grant to expand its Universal Prekindergarten program. Cuba-Rushford was one of 64 districts that will receive Universal Prekindergarten Expansion Grants from the New York State Education Department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The district is excited to have the funding to expand our UPK program, as this has been a growing priority for the district and the community,” Superintendent Carlos Gildemeister wrote in a message on the district’s website. “This funding award ties in perfectly with the timing of the...
Olean Will Begin Work on Walkable Olean Phase III
OLEAN, NY — The city will begin Phase III of its Walkable Olean project Monday. The project will involve the installation of a mini-roundabout at the intersection of East State and Barry streets, limited storm water system improvements and resurfacing of East State Street between North Union Street and East Avenue.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The work, which is scheduled to continue through November, will cause significant traffic delays, according to a news release from the city. Detours will be in place. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Individuals with questions should contact Olean Department of Public Works at 716-376-5650. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Permanent Olean Home for African American Center for Cultural Development
OLEAN, NY — “I pray that you pray that I don’t cry,” Della Moore told the dozens of people gathered for Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting at the African American Center for Cultural Development. “You’ve all been involved,” Moore, the center’s director, added. “Accept my gratitude.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cloudy skies and drizzling rain did not dampen the spirits of those gathered for the ribbon-cutting. Many crowded onto the large covered porch; many more stood on the lawn and sidewalk. Master of ceremonies Mo Sumbundu, assistant director at Empire State Development, began the 11:30 a.m. event by asking for...
🚧 Culvert Repairs Update: NY 417 Eastbound Closure in Allegany & Steuben Counties
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. As part of the ongoing infrastructure maintenance, significant culvert repairs are underway on NY 417 in both directions at the Allegany and Steuben County Line near Greenwood. These essential repairs started on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, and will continue through Monday, August 5th, 2024. To ensure the safety of the workforce and the traveling public, traffic management measures are in place. Motorists should note that during this period, traffic on the eastbound lane of NY 417 will be closed, while the westbound lane will remain open. A temporary signal has been installed to facilitate a one-lane, two-way traffic pattern. The work will be conducted Sunday through Saturday between the hours of 07:00 AM and 05:30 PM. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to observe all traffic control devices. The local community and visitors to the area need to be aware of the potential impact on travel times and plan their trips accordingly.
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