Jim Eckstrom

OLEAN — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy is running for a third term by emphasizing tax cuts, local control over development and constituent service while drawing contrasts with Democratic challenger Aaron Gies over health care, spending and energy policy. The Republican, who represents New York’s 23rd Congressional District, said he believes the district’s conservative character and his record will resonate with voters in the district where he has won by wide...

Rep. Nick Langworthy will join New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman for a rally Wednesday at the Olean Elks Lodge, one of four “Fire Kathy Hochul” rallies planned across the Southern Tier that day. State Sen. George Borrello, seeking reelection in his 57th Senate District against Democratic candidate Victoria Guite-Williams, and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, who is unopposed in his 148th District, are also scheduled to appear at the Olean stop,...

Olean Food Pantry will receive $125,000 to install a rooftop solar energy system as part of $8.3 million in state capital grants for food banks and emergency food assistance organizations, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The solar project will help reduce the pantry’s operating costs and support its food assistance services. Cattaraugus Community Action will receive $55,143 to purchase a food recovery vehicle, expanding its ability to collect and distribute...

CHICAGO (TNS) — Should owning a phone and a car and using the internet mean organizations know everything about us? The current debate over the expansion of Flock cameras, a form of automated license plate readers, across the U.S. triggers this broader question as governments and private enterprises seek to expand their surveillance power.

Bradford children will have an extra half-hour to collect Halloween candy after City Council voted Tuesday to set trick-or-treat hours for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The resolution initially called for trick-or-treating to end at the usual 7:30 p.m., but Councilman Mark Young questioned the 90-minute window and suggested extending it by the half-hour. “Six to 8 just makes a little more sense,” Young said, describing the shorter period as...

OLEAN, N.Y. — Dr. Jennifer Mark, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined General Physician's women's health practice at 535 Main St., as the former Olean Medical Group begins a new chapter as part of the Kaleida Health-affiliated medical practice.

As he all but cruises to reelection, state Sen. George Borrello is making utility costs, taxes and opposition to state climate mandates central to his message to voters, arguing that changing the balance of power in Albany would help Western New York families. Borrello said he tells voters that many economic pressures they face stem from an agenda set by the Democratic power structure in Albany, where that party controls...

OLEAN — Dr. Jennifer Mark, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined General Physician’s women’s health practice at 535 Main St., as the former Olean Medical Group begins a new chapter as part of the Kaleida Health-affiliated medical practice. Mark is accepting new patients ages 14 and older, providing general obstetric and gynecologic care, including menopause care and gynecologic surgery. She delivers babies and performs surgery at Olean General Hospital....

OLEAN — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman brought his challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul to Olean Wednesday afternoon, telling a rally crowd of several dozen people that New York needs new leadership to lower costs, support law enforcement and restore opportunity to communities losing young people. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, headlined the "Fire Hochul" rally at the Olean Elks Lodge on West State Street alongside U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy...

ALLEGANY — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies called for federal investment in water and sewer systems, regional passenger rail and small businesses Wednesday evening as he concluded his series of 100 town hall meetings at The Hall in Allegany. Gies, who teaches at St. Bonaventure University, made the meetings across the sprawling 23rd Congressional District a signature of his campaign against GOP Rep. Nick Langworthy, criticizing the incumbent’s unwillingness to...