A state program that provides employment opportunities during the summertime for youth

Over the past few weeks, New York state, specifically right here in Cattaraugus County, has been hit by several severe storms.  These storms have brought rain, flooding, hail, wind, and even a tornado or two.  We want to take a minute to remind everyone of New York's "Triple Three Triple One" emergency alert system. This is a super…

Cattaraugus County Health Department Welcomes Back Nurse Practitioner Kerime (Kerry) Perese

There will be a free rabies clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on May 2, 2026 at the County Public Works.

The District Attorney announced the indictments by the Cattaraugus County Grand Jury for the month of March 2026

Numerous areas of Cattaraugus County sustained significant damage from strong storms on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Cattaraugus County Office of Emergency Services is compiling damage information from affected businesses and homeowners. At this time, information collected will be used to document and track damage only. It is not for…

Probation officers removed firearms and drugs from a juvenile's possession

In accordance with Article 25 AA of the NYS Agriculture and Markets Law, the Cattaraugus County Legislature held their annual thirty-day period in which landowners may submit a request for inclusion of land into Cattaraugus County Agricultural District 5, which encompasses every municipality in Cattaraugus County. Cattaraugus County is proposing…

Board of Elections Certified the Results for March 18, 2026 Village Election

Mid-March 2026 Strong Wind Event Affecting Cattaraugus County (and Beyond)You may be aware that the strong winds over the past few days have caused several electrical outages. Electric has gone on and off in some areas more than once.  Those electrical outages continue today as trees and lines are still coming down, even into this…

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) reactivated their annual Burn Ban today.  This Burn Ban is effect from today, March 16, through May 14, 2026.Here is some information directly from the NYS DEC:

The District Attorney announced the indictments by the Cattaraugus County Grand Jury for the month of February 2026

Certified Statement of Candidates and Sample Ballots Released for 2026 Village Elections

Scheduled to Close Temporarily in February

Board of Elections certified the offices to be elected in Cattaraugus County