New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan, […]
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in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the […]
Cattaraugus County IDA OKs 37M in Alle-Catt tax breaks

The PILOT costs Cattaraugus County, area School Districts 29M By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency board voted 5-2 Friday to provide $37.8 million […]
UPDATE: Hearings on IDA tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Farm put off until January

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Hearings on a request for tax breaks for the proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm have been put off until early next year. The Cattaraugus […]
UPDATE: Hearings on IDA tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Farm put off until January

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Hearings on a request for tax breaks for the proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm have been put off until early next year. The Cattaraugus […]
IDA accepts Alle-Catt application for $618.9 million in tax incentives; takes no action

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — An application for tax benefits for the proposed $618.8 million Alle-Catt Wind Farm under consideration by the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency appears […]
Cattaraugus County, Alle-Catt wind approve road use agreement, paving way for windmills

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County and Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC have come to an agreement on a road use and repair contract. On Wednesday, county […]
