OFD Press Release 6/23 – N Ninth Street Structure Fire

On June 23rd, 2025, at 17:31, the City of Olean Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 137 N. Ninth St. Olean Fire units arrived at 17:34 and found a two-story house with smoke coming from the second-floor windows. One crew conducted a search for possible victims, while a second crew stretched a hose line and began extinguishment. The fire was deemed under control at 18:00….

DPW Press Release 6/23

PRESS RELEASE City of Olean ResidentsCrack filling to begin 6/24/25 Crack filling of streets citywide will begin Tuesday, June 24, 2025.  The primary roads that will be affected are East State Street, North Union Street and Union Street.   Please use caution and expect slight delays. Please call the DPW office at (716) 376-5650 with any questions or concerns.  

DPW Press Release – Garbage Pickup July 4th

NOTICE City of Olean Residents Garbage Pickup Friday July 4, 2025 Garbage for the upcoming July 4th, 2025 holiday will not be delayed.   Please have refuse and recycling out prior to 7:00 am on 7/4/25. Please call the DPW office at (716) 376-5650 with any questions or concerns.    

Youth and Rec Press Release – 50th Annual City Cup Softball Tournament

PRESS RELEASE The 50th annual City Cup Softball tournament will be held August 8th through August 10th at Bradner Stadium and Forness Park.  For men’s teams, league players MUST play with their league team unless they are released by their team.  For women’s teams, each league team is allowed two non-roster players.  As we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Olean City Cup we encourage anyone who has…

Mayor’s Press Release – Work on Lead Service Line Inventory Continues

City of Olean Continues Work on Lead Service Line InventoryJune 17 through June 20 June 12, 2025—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, announced that the City is continuing its lead service line inventory partnering with General Dynamics Information and Technology.  The project will take place from Tuesday, June 17, 2025 until Friday, June 20, 2025 and will include homes in the east end of the City. Four…

Mayor’s Press Release – New York State Commits $500,000 to Support City of Olean Waste Water Treatment Efforts

New York State Commits $500,000 to Support Engineering Effortsfor the City of Olean Waste Water Treatment June 11, 2025—Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor the City of Olean, is pleased to announce that the City, with the support of New York State, is taking a significant step toward resolving longstanding inflow and infiltration  issues in wastewater management. The State has announced an allocation of $500,000 to assist the City in funding engineering…