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The Amusement Parks of the Southern Tier

This survey of several Southern Tier entertainment destinations evokes memories of a bygone era.

"Queen of the Clouds:" Olean's "Adopted in Death" Balloon-Jumping Daughter

A tragic accident leads to an outpouring of kindness for a stranger in a Southern Tier city.

Jack Dempsey vs. Al Capone: Olean’s 1926 “Little Chicago” Confrontation

Did Olean’s police chief Jack Dempsey actually arrest Al Capone? We take a look at the theories and evidence.

Oleum & The Southern Tier Boom Town That Bears Its Name

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cattaraugus County was part of a regional oil boom that dotted the landscape with a forest of wooden derricks and tanks.

The Immigrant Army: Western New York’s Polish Volunteers in World War I

A century ago, thousands of newly immigrated Poles risked everything for a chance to free their homeland from oppression—in spite of the prejudices they experienced in "the Land of the Free."

Ed Tanner: Franklinville’s Baseball “Natural”

Ed Tanner may never have seen the "Big Leagues," but he thrilled fans in Western New York for decades.

Pasture to Pantry: The Rise and Fall of the Neighborhood Dairy in Western New York

Milkman, keep those bottles quiet!! We take a nostalgic look back at the local dairy industry, while examining the factors behind its meteoric rise...and fall.

The French Connection: The Origin of Dunkirk's Misunderstood Moniker

It may come as no surprise to learn that Dunkirk, NY, takes its name from the French city on the English Channel. But the way in which this occurred makes for a unique and interesting story.

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