Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP Benefits will not be issued in New York State beginning November 1, 2025. Any available SNAP benefits that remain on your SNAP EBT card will still be available to use after November 1, 2025. Before going food shopping, please check your account balance online at ebtEDGE.com, on the ebtEDGE app, or by…

The Cattaraugus County 2022-2023 Temporary Assistance (TA) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) Employment Plan is available for a 30-day public review and comment. The plan and organizational chart are linked on the Employability page.

A draft of the Agricultural District number 5 Eight-Year Review Report is ready for public review.

Tourism is accepting applications for the 2026 Cattaraugus County Group B Bed Tax funding program

On October 21, 2025, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) informed counties that the opening date the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is being postponed. The program is tentatively scheduled to open on November 17, 2025. Cattaraugus County will continue to accept early outreach applications; however,…

Advertising opportunities for local tourism-related businesses

Five upcoming CPR training American Heart Association courses!

The Board of Elections will offer extended hours during the two weeks prior to the Nov. 4 General Election

Civil Service Exams scheduled 10/18/2025 have been postponed until 11/15/2025. Impacted exams include Account Clerk Typist, Custodian, Keyboard Specialist and Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. Updated admission notices were mailed October 10, 2025. Any questions please contact Christine Urf at 716-938-2281.

Cattaraugus County Planning Board is holding a special Planning board meeting on October 16, 2025. Information regarding the meeting can be found here.

It has recently come to our attention that active and retired employees have been provided with inaccurate information regarding a proposal to transition Cattaraugus County retirees to a customized plan with AETNA

Business professionals, entrepreneurs and community members are invited to attend the upcoming small biz networking event in October

The Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism has moved their offices from the County Center Building to the Little Valley School Office Space

The UPDATED sample ballots for the 2025 General Election are available for review.

Tina Abrams has been a voice of leadership in the Seneca Nation for decades. First elected to the Seneca Nation Council in 2001, she was the first woman appointed as the legislative body’s Co-Chair in 2012. As an elected representative of the Seneca people, Abrams plays a leadership role in the oversight of all Nation enterprises, maintains strong…