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BY KELLEN M. QUIGLEY SALAMANCA — The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino has announced two upcoming events for guests to enjoy this fall to help them get into the season spirit. First, get ready for a double shot of frightening fun at both Seneca Allegany and Seneca Niagara sites as both entertainment resorts will present a scary good time with BB’s Bingo “Return of the Grave Rave” Boozy Bingo. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in the
Seneca Niagara Event Center and at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Seneca Allegany Event Center. BB’s Bingo events are not your grandmother’s bingo — think big music hits, bigger laughs, dance-offs, singalongs, spooky surprises, confetti, crowd challenges and just enough bingo to keep things interesting. Players can enjoy dance-offs, lyric trivia, a photo booth and a chance to win hair-raising prizes, including an overnight stay. BB’s Bingo has teamed up with Frightworld America’s Screampark, Buffalo’s number one haunted attraction, whose scare actors will be on site for unforgettable photo ops, exclusive giveaways and discounted tickets to their haunted attractions. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a prize for Best Costume at each event. This is a 21-and-older
event. Tickets for both events are on sale now and start at $25 and include $10 in free slot play and a chance at $500 cash. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. To buy tickets for Boozy Bingo, visit SenecaNiagaraCasino.com and SenecaAlleganyCasino. com. THEN ON DEC. 4, a rock-infused holiday music celebration will storm into the Seneca Allegany Event Center when The Wizards of Winter perform at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now. The Wizards of Winter is a musical phenomenon featuring husband-andwife duo Scott and Sharon Kelly. Together, they present an enchanting and mesmerizing journey through original compositions, accompanied by other world-class musicians.
Their Christmas rock opera has been delighting audiences of every age for nearly two decades, becoming a cherished holiday season tradition for many across the country. The Wizards of Winter take the audience on a musical odyssey, exploring the essence of Christmas through emotive ballads and prog-metal anthems. This is an all-ages show, but guests younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Besides Boozy Bingo and the Wizards of Winter, other upcoming performances at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino include: Friday, Aug. 21 – Gary Allan and Rodney Atkins outdoor show. Tickets start at $45. Saturday, Aug. 22 – Deep Purple and special guest Kansas outdoor show. Tickets start at $66. Friday, Oct. 9 – Whiskey Myers. Tickets start at $60.50. Saturday, Nov. 14 – Chicago. Tickets start at $66.
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Pumpkinville to open 58th season of family fun Saturday
. BY DEB EVERTS
GREAT VALLEY — With the splendor of fall comes pumpkins, and Pumpkinville has lots of them, along with amazing attractions that keep families entertained year after year. This year’s season opens at 9 a.m. Saturday and runs through Oct. 31, making Pumpkinville the fall go-to destination in the Southern Tier. Voted Buffalo’s Best Pumpkin Patch by the people of Western New York, Pumpkinville is the place to make family memories. Celebrating its 58th fall season, the popular pumpkin farm, with more than 35 attractions and activities, offers something for every member of the family. Activities and attractions include pumpkin picking, apple pressing, the Corn Barn and Interactive Crank Tractors, a trip aboard the Pumpkinville Express Train, Pumpkin’ Jumpin’ Pillow, Corn Maze, Goat Mountain, Gem Mining, Birds and Bees, and a Hayride out through the fields. The Fun Zone features the Happy Horse Carousel, Giant Slide, Pumpkinville Feed Mill Obstacle Course, Paintball, Apple Blaster and Candy Cannon. “Not only is it our 58th year celebrating the fall season, but it is also the 25th anniversary of Spookley, everyone’s favorite square pumpkin,” said Diane
Pawlowski, co-owner of Pumpkinville, with her husband, Dan. “We are particularly excited to showcase our newest attractions, including the Build-a-Buddy Experience where guests can create their very own cuddly friend and musical Groove Grove, as well as our brand-new food service building.”
The original Pumpkinville began in 1968 when Joe and Helen Halloran started the attraction at their farm, located at a different site along Route 98 in Great Valley. In 1995, the Pawlowskis purchased Pumpkinville and moved it to its present spot at 4844 Sugartown Road. Since then, they have been adding more and more attractions, building the place into the family destination it is today.
The Pawlowski family tries to add new attractions and activities to their farm every season. Daughter and spokesperson Lisa Pawlowski said this was an exciting year of planning a few new attractions for the farm. She said they travel to conferences around the country where vendors offer ideas to farms like theirs every year. Celebrating Spookley’s anniversary this year, the wise pumpkin is featured in the corn maze, along with other unique Spookley additions, and entertains and educates children to spread kindness using anti-bullying and acceptance themes. To participate in the fun, families can sign up for the program at spookleyfarmprogram. com and use the password, Spookley25. Also new is Groove Grove, a musical adventure tucked among pumpkins, hay bales and twinkling autumn colors where guests can explore cheerful chimes, silly drums, clacking instruments and musical surprises around every corner. “After seeing the Farmyard Fun Factory in action at
Photo provided With more than 35 attractions and activities for the whole family, Pumpkinville is the place to make family memories. Celebrating its 58th season, the popular pumpkin farm on Sugartown Road opens Saturday with several new attractions.
a conference, we’ve been working on the attraction for the past two years,” Pawlowski said. “We brought the Groove Grove to the farm this summer, after making a connection with a vendor there as well.” Pawlowski said their popular singing tractor, Mack, also found a girlfriend this year. She’s a pink, singing tractor named Daisy and is joining Mack to sing duets all fall. The season also brings a brand-new food service building featuring the Coop
& Crust, serving pizza, chicken tenders and loaded potato barrels, Friday through Sunday every week. The Pumpkinville BBQ Pit also offers a variety of food options, as well as Di’s Pies and Bakeshop, which is wellknown for its donuts and other sweet treats. Returning for a third year is world-famous pumpkin carver, TV personality and Guinness World Record holder Eric Jones, who will entertain guests throughout the season with interactive pumpkin sculpting. Jones will be doing carving demonstrations and
getting guests involved in carving their own pumpkins in the Farmyard Fun Area. His scheduled appearances are Sundays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27, and Oct. 4, 18 and 25. Pumpkinville is the oldest continuously operating pumpkin farm in New York state, and provides a full day of seasonal activity to keep everyone in the family entertained. The 225acre family farm features pumpkins, squash, gourds and corn that are available for guests to pick and purchase.
The farm’s attractions require a valid admission pass that can be purchased in advance online. There is never a cost to access the front farm market, food areas and retail shop, which feature gifts, crafts, souvenirs, toys and more. Pumpkinville will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31, with special hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Admission is free to enter the front area where the market, food and retail shops are located, but a ticket is required for the attractions and rides. Eric Jones tickets are only available online. Other tickets will be available onsite, but people are encouraged to buy them online at pumpkinville.com to save $2 per person. A Buy One, Get One Free Season Pass at $39.95 is available until Sept. 20.
Pumpkinville is cashless but accepts credit cards, debit cards and Pumpkinville gift cards. Visit pumpkinville. com for more information and to purchase Family 4 Packs, season passes or day passes.
Healthy Community Alliance recognized for 30 years of service BY KELLEN M. QUIGLEY LITTLE VALLEY — Healthy Community Alliance is celebrating 30 years of dedicated service to Cattaraugus County as a NYSDOH Rural Health Network located in Gowanda, marking three decades of collaboration, innovation and leadership in advancing the health of individuals, families and communities throughout the region. On Aug. 26, the Cattaraugus County Legislature issued a proclamation congratulating Healthy Community Alliance (HCA) on its years of service, with legislators expressing congratulations and gratitude to the members for their continued dedication and hard work to the county’s communities. “We appreciate everything you’ve done to certainly make that a cornerstone of Gowanda,” said Chairman M. Andrew Burr, who represents Gowanda in District 1. “All of your efforts have generated great results that we see every day.” Burr presented a certificate of recognition to Ann Battaglia, Chief Executive Officer of Healthy Community Alliance, and Rob Gaylord and Mike Hutchison, Healthy Community Alliance board members. Since its incorporation in August 1996, HCA has served as a trusted convener, bringing together healthcare providers, public health agencies, schools, community organizations, businesses and local governments to address the unique health challenges facing rural communities, the proclamation stated.
Through its commitment to improving access to healthcare, promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting prevention initiatives, addressing health disparities and fostering partnerships that improve community wellbeing, HCA has made a lasting and measurable impact across the county. “Gowanda has a very proud history of civic involvement and civic engagement,” said Burr. “There are many communities in my district and others that have a school (building) that’s falling in. Because of the efforts of these folks up here and many others … that school building was turned into one of the hubs of the community.” Hutchison said they were able to rehabilitate the abandoned building at 1 School Street through a $10.5 million renovation project and now houses the HCA headquarters, office space for medical services, a Meals on Wheels site and community spaces. It also hosts partner health services like Tri-County Family Medicine and behavioral health resources. The upper floors include 32 affordable housing residential units designated for the local senior citizen population. “The building is alive with life every day, and it’s sustaining. It is a jewel,” he said. “We are one of only two like it in the entire country that have been as successful as we’ve been.” Hutchison said he’s proud to be part of the HCA family because they not only exemplify the services they provide but also serve as a model of leadership based on core values that inspire others. “They carried on that tradition, and they
accomplished incredible things because they understand that true genius is collective intellect and people working together,” he said. The proclamation stated that the organization has demonstrated exceptional leadership in responding to emerging public health needs, expanding community resources, supporting behavioral health initiatives, promoting nutrition, housing and physical activity, fostering disease prevention and strengthening the region’s overall health infrastructure. Gaylord said the agency’s legacy is a testament to the partnerships that have been formed during the past three decades. He thanked the Legislature for its support during that time. “It’s been an honor and privilege to serve the community in this way,” he added. Healthy Community Alliance’s success over the past 30 years reflects the dedication of its Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, community partners, county government and supporters whose collective efforts have improved the lives of countless residents and exemplified the spirit of service, the proclamation reads.
Photo by Kellen M. Quigley From right, Cattaraugus County Legislature Chairman M. Andrew Burr presents a certificate recognizing Healthy Community Alliance for 30 years of service to board member Mike Hutchison, Chief Executive Officer Ann Battaglia and board member Rob Gaylord.
As HCA commemorates this significant milestone, it continues to serve as a model of collaboration and community engagement, helping build a healthier, more resilient future for Cattaraugus County and the surrounding region. Battaglia thanked the county for the recognition and her partners in the
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said. “If you have not been to 1 School St. in Gowanda, please come stop in. We’d love to show you our senior house, community place and all the wonderful programs and services that operate out of there.” For more information, visit communityalliance.org or call (716) 532-1010.
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Enjoy a guided tour of the Nannen Arboretum this Saturday ELLICOTTVILLE — Come explore the Nannen Arboretum on a free guided tour this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, to learn about trees and the natural world.
As knowledgeable volunteers take participants on an engaging guided tour through the arboretum, they will have the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy hands-on learning stations that inspire curiosity and a love of the natural world.
In collaboration, the Nannen Arboretum Society and the New York Forest Owners Association invite the general public to explore, learn, connect and grow their appreciation for nature. The event is by reservation only.
Learning Stations include a Butterfly Station where guests can discover the amazing world of butterflies, their life cycle and how to help them thrive. Gerry Daly will lead a little play about butterflies and pollinators.
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At the Fishing Station, they can try their hand at fishing and learn about local pond life and water ecosystems. Using leaves, flowers and natural materials, they can get creative with nature-inspired art at the Nature Art Station. While at the Tree Gift Station, they will learn about the parts of a tree, the root structure and how it lives. Guests can make a special gift using natural materials and learn how trees give so much to humans. Society President Steve Ward said the Arboretum group has introduced a program called “Plantsoon: Getting to Know Your Trees,” which is a fun tree identification system. It offers visitors an interactive experience to access detailed information about the Arboretum’s diverse tree collection. Ward said volunteers will be
File photo The Nannen Arboretum Society and the New York Forest Owners Association invite the general public to attend a free, guided tour at the Arboretum this Saturday to learn about trees and the natural world.
demonstrating how that works via a QR code that is located on each tree sign. “We have about 320 different plants and 180 tree species in the arboretum, and they’re all cataloged on this new tree inventory management system known as Plantsoon,” he said. “If you’re in the arboretum, you can use your smartphone and scan the QR code on each tree. The program gives information about the tree, when it was planted in the arboretum and other details about the tree.” Ward said member Pat Kerl, who has been with the arboretum for years and probably has the most knowledge of all the trees, will conduct a walk-through tour afterward. “After that, member Nan Miller is going to do a talk and a demonstration on oak trees because people don’t realize
there are many different species of oak trees. She’ll also talk to the kids about fairy doors,” he said. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to join in on the fun and interactive experience to help their children and grandchildren learn about the wonder of trees and nature around them. Ward said this event is to bring awareness of the importance of trees and the natural world, especially to children. He said it might be an introduction for some youngsters. The arboretum is an eight-acre site that has a paved quarter-mile path providing easy access. At the end of the tour, light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. The tour is perfect for families, nature lovers and curious minds. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and a sense of curiosity.
Founded in 1976, the arboretum is a sanctuary for hundreds of trees, shrubs, perennial flowers and herbs. The Cornell Cooperative Extension facility was built in 1958 on land donated by William O. Nannen, a local businessman and conservationist. The site was part of the Nannen farm and construction of the Extension building was completed in 1961.
tree moving supervisor in the Northeast United States and Canada. The eight acres of land behind the Extension office was vacant, growing into weeds and brush. He had the inspiration to draw plans for what is now known as the Nannen Arboretum.
In 1965, the Soil and Water Conservation Service constructed a pond on the site to demonstrate good pond construction to the agricultural population and the benefits of having a farm pond. The pond is now known as Lake Nipponica.
Another activity has been taking place at the arboretum this summer. Ward said the Nannen Arboretum Silent Book Club started in June and takes place every Wednesday at the arboretum from 6-8 p.m. He said people are invited to relax and enjoy nature at the arboretum with a good book or ebook. They can come anytime and stay as long as they like. He said there is no assigned reading or pressure to socialize.
John Ploetz worked parttime at Cornell Cooperative Extension in the spring and summer of 1974, as an aide in horticulture. With his previous employer, the Davey Tree Expert Company of Ohio, Ploetz had vast experience with trees as a landscape and
The Nannen Arboretum is located behind the Ellicottville Town Center, 28 Parkside Drive. It’s open to the public from dawn to dusk 365 days a year, free of charge. To register for the guided tour, call Ward at (716) 474-7297 or email him at sward6010@aol.com.
Seneca Sips Beer & Wine fest returns Sept. 12
SALAMANCA — The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is serving up the perfect toast to the end of summer. The Seneca Sips Beer & Wine Festival will be held 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in the resort’s expansive outdoor lot. Throughout the day, attendees can soak up the September sun while enjoying a wide selection of tasty beverages from more than 25 participating breweries and wineries, delicious food options and great live music. “The Seneca Sips Beer & Wine Festival is a signature celebration of the summer,” said Bryan Van Buren, Vice president of Operations, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. “Craft beers, fine wines and late summer vibes will come together to create a perfect summer Saturday backyard party.” The event will feature
tastings from more than two dozen local, regional and national providers, including: 42 North Brewing Company; Anheuser-Busch; Artisanal Brewing Ventures; Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards; Bee Spit Meadery; Big Ditch Brewing Company; Bold Rock Hard Cider; Buffalo Olde Brewery; Community Beer Works; Delicato Family Wines; E. & J. Gallo Winery; Ellicottville Brewing Company; Ellicottville Distillery; Founders Brewing Company; Jackson Family Wines; Mark Anthony Group of Companies; New Belgium Brewing; New Trail Brewing Company; Owl’s Brew/Double Brew; Pabst Brewing Company; Riboli Family Wines; Round Barn Winery & Estate; Southern Tier Brewing Company; Thin Man Brewery; Victory Brewing Company; Winery of Ellicottville; WX Brands and more.
Adding to the party atmosphere will be live music from Twilight Band and Nerds Gone Wild, plus DJ OneWay will be spinning throughout the event. Tickets for the Seneca Sips Beer & Wine Festival are $35 and on sale now. Admission includes unlimited beer and wine samples, five food tastings, a wine tote and $10 in free slots play. This is a 21 years and older event. After the festival, keep the fun going at the After Party at The River Bar, next to the gaming floor, where DJ OneWay will be spinning until midnight. For more information on the Seneca Sips Beer & Wine Festival and all of the exciting events taking place at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, visit SenecaAlleganyCasino.com.
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Cattaraugus Co. sheriff among those suing NYS over ICE policy law
BY KELLEN M. QUIGLEY LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is among more than a dozen county sheriffs challenging New York state in court over the “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act” and the newly created Office of Immigrant Trust, which told local agencies to cease agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), representing 15 New York county sheriffs, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York Wednesday. The sheriffs simultaneously filed an emergency motion seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the state from voiding existing 287(g) agreements on Tuesday and from forcing the termination of federal housing agreements by Nov. 25. Butler did not return a request for comment Wednesday. According to the emergency motion papers, Butler’s office entered a Task Force Model (“TFM”) 287(g) Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in late 2025, under which designated officers may perform limited immigration functions under ICE supervision. His office also maintains a longstanding USMS Intergovernmental Agreement that authorizes ICE housing at a per-diem rate of $101 in the county jail.
safety concerns; it simply shifts them elsewhere and increases risk to officers, the public, and the individuals involved.”
“These sheriffs are not asking for new powers. They are asking to keep the agreements they already have,” said Mateo Forero, counsel for the plaintiffs. “The state has declared those contracts void, set a hard deadline of Aug. 25 and stood up an investigative office to force compliance. That is a direct impairment of existing contractual rights and a clear intrusion on the independent authority the New York Constitution gives to elected sheriffs.” The lawsuit argues that New York is tearing up valid contracts the sheriffs already signed with the federal government, coercing independent elected officials into a statewide policy of noncooperation and overriding the constitutional authority of the office of sheriff. Several of the plaintiff sheriffs, including Butler, maintain long-standing 287(g) agreements and federal housing contracts that let them identify and transfer criminal aliens already in their jails. On May 27, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2026, enacting the Public Protection and General Government budget bill, which includes the “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act” and the enabling act for the Office of Immigrant Trust (OIT). The lawsuit argues that those statutes dismantle the cooperative arrangements the sheriffs have lawfully chosen to maintain.
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BUTLER: NO DEPUTIES OUT LOOKING FOR IMMIGRANTS In a declaration included in the emergency motion papers, Butler said his concern with respect to immigration enforcement has always been focused on individuals who enter the criminal-justice system and are already in custody for criminal conduct, and who are also subject to lawful federal immigration action.
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immigration status,” the sheriff stated. “It was intended to permit lawful, supervised cooperation with (ICE) concerning persons already encountered through the ordinary criminal process.” Butler also reiterated that his office’s focus under the agreement has been on individuals already encountered through the criminaljustice process. He said the misconception that deputies are independently roaming the community to arrest people solely on immigration status is inaccurate. “When individuals in our custody are subject to federal immigration enforcement, the partnership allows transfers and related functions to occur under formal federal supervision and, where possible, in a controlled setting,” Butler continued. “Ending that cooperation does not eliminate the underlying
The existing 287(g) agreements became void and unenforceable by operation of law Tuesday. On that same day, a three-month clock started counting down for the termination of existing agreements to house certain federal detainees. State Attorney General Letitia A. James has issued pre-enforcement letters requiring adherence to these prohibitions, and OIT has issued investigative demands seeking proof of compliance. “Absent immediate relief from this Court, Plaintiffs will be stripped of their independent authority to maintain lawful cooperative agreements, will lose the operational and financial benefits of those agreements, and will face investigative coercion directed at their core constitutional functions,” the lawsuit states. According to the emergency motion papers, on Aug. 19, OIT issued formal investigative demands to multiple plaintiffs, including Butler, requiring production of documents showing steps taken to terminate the ICE agreements, with a return date of Aug. 25 — the same day the statute voids the 287(g) agreements.
“Independently elected sheriffs should not be forced by Albany to abandon tools that keep dangerous criminal aliens from walking back onto their streets,” Wilcox said. Page 5“This lawsuit seeks to restore
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the status quo and vindicate the independence of the office of sheriff.” HOCHUL AND JAMES RESPOND Hochul and James released a joint statement regarding the sheriff’s lawsuit: “As we have said from the start, the ‘Local Cops, Local Crimes Act’ keeps New Yorkers safe by ensuring public safety resources go toward combating crime in our communities, not carrying out the work of ICE. The federal government claims they are going after the ‘worst of the worst,’ but every American has seen the reality: ICE is terrorizing communities and families with indiscriminate raids, detaining people without regard for criminal record, and using local law enforcement to deliver on the administration’s mass deportation agenda. The governor and AG added that many of the entities with ICE agreements have complied without incident, “and the vast majority of New York’s law enforcement agencies were already successfully protecting their communities without any collaboration with ICE. The claim that these sheriffs cannot do the same says more about them than it does about the law. “This lawsuit is nothing but a frivolous waste of taxpayer dollars,” they continued. “The courts have already declined to block this law once, and we are confident they will do so again. In the meantime, we expect all law enforcement agencies in New York to uphold state law.” July 2, 2026
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