The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services is seeking foster parents to care for children in need across Cattaraugus County.
If you have ever thought about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, or just want to find out more, come to an informational meeting on January 23rd from 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. at Cattaraugus County Office Building, 1 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, New York.
Updates on the weather January 12-13, 2018:
There are concerns regarding travel safety for the afternoon commute today, Friday, January 12, 2018. The warm temperatures, rain, and wet roadways we are currently experiencing will quickly turn cold and slippery around 3 p.m. today.
Little Valley, NY - Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb announces job opportunities at the County Jail as a Part-Time Correction Officer. The job responsibilities include guarding and attending to the care, well-being and discipline of jail inmates.
If accepted, 7 weeks of field training are required as well as successful completion of a Corrections Academy. Applicants MUST have availability to perform shift work, various shifts including weekends and holidays, and have flexible hours. The rate of pay is $16.50 per hour
Free tax help available through Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program
UPDATED: Learn about the New York State Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). This was an event in 2018 and the information below is archived.
View the tire collection schedule for 2018 in Cattaraugus County:
| Transfer Station | Collection Date |
|---|---|
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Salamanca |
4/07/18 |
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Allegany |
4/14/18 |
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Portville |
4/21/18 The New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance has announced that components of the 2017-18 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) The program was scheduled to close on Friday, March 16, 2018. Under the directive from the state, the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services will continue to accept applications post-marked or submitted electronically at mybenefits.ny.gov, until the close of business on Friday, April 27, 2018. The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's Senior Wellness and Nutrition program needs your help. There is an immediate need for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Olean area. The Olean Senior Wellness and Nutrition site is located in the John Ash Community Center, 112 North Barry Street in Olean. Meals on Wheels are delivered out of this location Monday through Friday. Most volunteers deliver 10-16 meals once a week and it takes about one hour to complete a delivery route. The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs your help. There is an immediate need for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Salamanca area. The Meals on Wheels distribution site in Salamanca is open Monday through Friday. Most volunteers deliver approximately 10 to 16 meals once a week. It takes about one hour to complete a delivery route. The Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, along with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, the Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau, the Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board will host the 7th Annual Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the West Valley Fire Hall, 9091 Route 240, West Valley, NY. Warming Shelters Available in Cattaraugus County:Randolph Fire Department Bingo/ Community Hall, 70 Main St, Randolph, NY 14772 Salamanca High School, 50 Iroquois Dr, Salamanca, NY 14779 Out of Cattaraugus County but close:Springville Senior Center, 40 Commerce Rd, Springville, NY *as of 3/2/18 at 6 p.m. |