Regional Stories

A $4,000 gift honoring Baljit Puri brings banana cream pies, tumblers and a personal touch to older adults receiving home-delivered meals.

Grants from Allegany Franciscan Ministries and Greater Rochester Health Foundation will help modernize technology and strengthen care across four Western New York counties.

Olean dance studio continues a tradition of giving back as proceeds from its biennial performance benefit local patients and families.

New 3-mile hourly loop race brings the growing backyard ultra format to Kissing Bridge, with support from The Runner’s Roost and a festival-style finish.

Volunteers, local organizations and community leaders transform Lyman Baker Park with a new playground built for generations of local children

Randolph's bicentennial weekend features a themed parade, period dress and beard contests, live entertainment, fireworks, children's activities, and a community hymn sing celebrating 200 years of local history.

For the second consecutive year, Allegany-Limestone student Aliyah Connor earned top fundraising honors by raising money to support compassionate hospice care for local families.

More than 20 local restaurants offer exclusive dishes Aug. 7-15 before StrOlean Festival brings live music, vendors, food trucks, family activities, and downtown fun on Aug. 15.

Annual award honors Trans Am Ambulance Services for its longstanding partnership, compassionate care, and commitment to improving healthcare across Western New York.

Vintage motocross returns to the restored 1973 Zoar Motopark with racing, trail rides, live music, camping, BMX action, and charity fundraising Sept. 25-27.

The Greater Olean Area Hospitality Scholarship Fund celebrated a successful golf tournament fundraiser and is now preparing for the return of Professional Chefs Day, featuring more than 20 local chefs competing to support scholarships for area students.

Celebrate 183 years of tradition at the Cattaraugus County Fair with exciting new midway attractions, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, demolition derbies, monster trucks, delicious fair food, and a special concert by country star Dylan Scott.

Tri-County Arts Council kicks off August Performance Month with a free live performance by IndigeRoots, showcasing Indigenous music, dance, storytelling, and cultural traditions in downtown Olean.

From festivals and family fairs to the newly expanded Knox & Kane Rail Trail and the limited-time reopening of the Kinzua Skywalk, discover why Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest region is the perfect late-summer and fall road trip from Western New York.

Foster Cattaraugus invites the community to an elegant Prohibition-era Adult Prom featuring dinner, dancing, raffles, and live entertainment while raising funds to support foster children and families throughout Cattaraugus County.

Retired occupational therapist Marti Tillinger shares how volunteering with HomeCare & Hospice has brought purpose, compassion, and meaningful connections while supporting patients and families.

Guerrilla Theatre Project’s Play in a Day returns to Griffis, challenging actors, writers, and directors to create original short plays inspired by the park’s sculptures.

The new 24,000-square-foot Goodwill store in Olean brings retail shopping, donation services, free career resources, and workforce development programs to Cattaraugus County.

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One of New York's longest-running powwows returns to Salamanca for a weekend of Indigenous culture, traditional dancing, veterans' tributes, artist demonstrations, and community celebration.

Following a record-breaking Corporate Challenge and Cereal Challenge, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its annual Paradise in the Park celebration in downtown Olean.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County invites fairgoers to discover how milk goes from farm to table through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and dairy education for all ages.

The third annual Village of Knives Celebration honors Little Valley's legendary knife-making history while celebrating America's 250th birthday and the Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department's 100th anniversary with demonstrations, family activities, food, and community fundraising.

Enjoy raffle prizes, local vendors, a popular chicken BBQ, and family-friendly fun while helping the Phoenix Humane Society provide shelter, medical care, and second chances for homeless animals throughout the greater Cattaraugus area.

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with five tribute bands, fireworks, skydivers, family attractions, food vendors, and an unforgettable day of live entertainment at the Kane Family Drive-In in Kane, Pennsylvania.

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate summer at Paradise in the Park, featuring tropical-inspired cuisine, live entertainment, raffles, networking, and plenty of clams on Thursday, July 16 in Lincoln Park.

Award-winning bluegrass legends Special Consensus will headline a full day of live music, food, and family fun as the nonprofit Three Corners Bluegrass Festival returns to Chaffee on Saturday, August 30.

The first of four state-approved cannabis showcase events will connect consumers directly with local growers and processors while featuring live music, food, and on-site licensed cannabis sales.

Golfers, sponsors, and supporters are invited to enjoy a day on the course while raising funds for resident activities, entertainment, outings, and special programs at Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

The popular rail biking company, which recently expanded to Cattaraugus, New York, has welcomed more than 400,000 riders and continues to earn praise from travelers across the country.