OFD Press Release 1/30/2023 North Third St Structure Fire

City of Olean Fire Department Media ReleaseStructure Fire – 235 North 3rd StreetJanuary 30, 2023 At 01:31 on Monday January 30th the City of Olean Fire Department was dispatched to 235 North Third Street for a reported structure fire. The first due engine arrived three minutes later to discover heavy smoke showing from the attic of the structure. The City of Olean Police Department reported that all occupants had evacuated….

Mayor’s Press Release – City of Olean Hosts NYCOM Event

City of Olean Hosts NYCOM Event January 27, 2023—Olean—The City of Olean and the Olean Campus of Jamestown Community College co-hosted two New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) workshops on January 26 and January 27, 2023. The workshops, presented by John A. Mancini, NYCOM Counsel, were titled Municipal Ethics: The Do’s and Don’ts and the Powers and Responsibilities of Local Officials. Attendees included local elected officials and…

OLDC Press Release 1/27 – OLDC Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Program

Olean Local Development Corporation 101 East State Street Olean, NY 14760(716) 376-5647EIN: 26-2740849 For Immediate Release OLDC Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Program January 27, 2023—The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) is pleased to announce the creation of its Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (EHRLP). The EHRLP will provide financial assistance to eligible owner-occupants who own a one, or two-family residential property within the City limits to assist with exterior home repairs….

Help Wanted – Part-time Crossing Guards

1/23/2023- The City of Olean is still looking for 2 part-time school crossing guards – 2 hours a day (7:00- 8:00 a.m.) & (2:00-3:00 p.m.). Works on school days, pay is $15 per hour. Inquire by calling 376-5680 or stop into the City auditor’s office for an application. Must have a clean record, pass a background check and be in good health. Hours are as needed when school is in…

OFD Press Release 1/20/2023 North Ninth Street Fire

City of Olean Fire Department Media ReleaseStructure Fire 106 North Ninth StreetJanuary 20, 2023 This morning at 6:41 am City of Olean Firefighters were alerted to a dryer that is on fire in a residential basement at 106 North Ninth Street in West Olean.  Two engines and an ambulance with seven firefighters responded to the scene finding that all occupants were out of the building and reporting the dryer is…

Press Release – South Union Street Gateway Project

City of Olean South Union Street Gateway Project Public Meeting Thank you for your interest in the City of Olean South Union Street Gateway Project. A conceptual design will be presented at a public meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the John J. Ash  Community Center located at 112 North Barry Street. We appreciate your input and interest in the South Union Street…