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Borrello, rest of Senate GOP vote against record NY budget after Medicaid controls rejected
Today, every New York State Senate Democrat voted against a commonsense cost-saving proposal that would root out fraud and abuse in New York’s out-of-control Medicaid program, in addition to other

Sempolinski votes against $268 billion state budget, calling it ‘irresponsible’
ALBANY – Calling it irresponsible, Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voted “No” on New York’s $268 billion state budget. The budget is a $13.7 billion increase over last year’s spending plan.

County legislators approve $300,000 for lead paint removal in up to 12 homes
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers approved a resolution Wednesday that is designed to remove lead paint threats in eight to 12 owner-occupied homes this
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca boys lacrosse falls to East Aurora in Class D Semis; Warriors unified basketball caps regular season with win over Jamestown
EAST AURORA, NY — For the Salamanca boys lacrosse team, its 15-7 loss to No. 1 seed East Aurora in the Section 6 Class D Semifinals marked the end of

Huskies secure Section VI playoff berth behind third consecutive win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – When everything goes right, you tend to have things to celebrate about. For the Olean football team, their most effective and dominant

SBU’s Kearns Global Business Forum to focus on the challenging job market
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, ’72, returns to his alma mater this month, bringing along a panel of international business executives for the
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany, Bradford volleyball dominate; Salamanca soccer collapses late
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – Adding another sweep to their record, the Port Allegany volleyball team earned their 16th win of the season with a road victory against Oswayo Valley, besting the

Smethport avoids sweep, tags one on Lady Terrors during O-E Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a season focused on steady growth, the young Smethport volleyball team managed to find some manifestation as they hung with












