Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job

Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick Miller reported that 1641 River Street LLC, a company owned by County Legislator R. Donald […]
IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the […]
Alle-Catt PILOT request not on agenda Tuesday

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency will meet Tuesday, but Alle-Catt Wind Energy’s application for a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement isn’t on the agenda. […]
IDA initiates talks with city officials over millions in proposed tax breaks for Olean Center Mall redevelopment

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Talks are underway with Cattaraugus County lawmakers, Olean officials and the Cattaraugus County IDA on plans for tax breaks to help redevelop the […]
