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‘The Carol Burnett Show’ is back in Allegany County back. Tickets are $10 and are available at the library, L’Italia, The Shop On Main, The Book Cellers, online or at the door, but one of the directors and a player, Ryan Keib advises, “Get your tickets early because this is a great show.” “The library stage,” he said, “is a more suitable site for the show than the troupe’s usual venue at the old Christian Temple church. It’s ADA-compatible and easier for older people to park and
some face of Lyle Waggoner, the youth of Vicki Lawrence and a host of show business icons from Lucille Ball, Jim Nabors and Liza Minelli to pop sensation Cher and Broadway’s Julie Andrews. From 1967 to 1978, the variety show was watched by millions of viewers, and now it’s coming to Wellsville. On Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Library, the Starlight Theater Company is bringing the magic
BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — Whether it was, “Bump up the lights,” fabulous gowns, dapper tuxedos, spoofs of Hollywood movies, belly laughs or a tug of an earlobe, “The Carol Burnett Show” was what millions of Americans tuned their televisions into every Saturday night for 11 years during the turbulent 1960s and ‘70s. Led by its svelte, redheaded namesake, the show featured the comedic chops of Harvey Korman and Tim Conway, hand-
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Photo provided Members of the Starlight Theater Company are getting ready to recreate The Carol Burnett Show as they join with the David A. Howe Libray to promote Library Card Sign-up Month.
Allegany County preps for possible funding cuts BELMONT — The Allegany County Board of Legislators will consider adopting a local law in October that would authorize a property tax levy increase in excess of the statutory 2% tax cap. The measure, which does not obligate the legislature to increase the levy, provides flexibility to address growing concern about the stability of state and federal funding. Board Chairman Brooke Harris, R-Alfred, explained that county lawmakers anticipated action, saying, “The board has no intention of raising the property
Allegany County Legislature Chairman Brooke Harris
tax rate in 2026. However, the uncertainty surrounding Albany’s reaction to changes in federal funding, particularly in relation to SNAP
and Medicaid cuts, requires us to prepare for the worst. “It’s always the board’s goal to lower taxes, and that’s our goal this year,” Harris continued. “Unfortunately, we need to be realistic and anticipate that the state would sooner pass increased costs on to counties than to improve inefficiencies in the administration of their programs.” Significant federal funding cuts are expected to profoundly affect New York State’s forcing difficult budget decisions and impacting millions of residents. Funding cuts or
spending limits on healthcare, nutrition and social safety net programs follow the passage of federal budget legislation, such as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed over the summer. Among other effects, federal legislation eliminated $7.5 billion in annual funding for New York’s Essential Plan, a state insurance program for low- and middle-income residents. In response, state officials have announced eligibility changes, which could result in approximately 450,000 New Yorkers losing their coverage in 2026.
Regarding Medicaid, new federal regulations impose stricter eligibility and verification requirements for recipients whidle industry groups estimate that New York hospitals and health systems could lose annual funding, potentially forcing teh reduction of services. New federal work requirements for SNAP benefits could affect thousands of New York households as well. The federal government now requires states to contribute to the cost of SNAP benefits, potentially costing New York up to $1.4 billion annually. The federal share
of administrative costs for SNAP will also be cut, increasing expenses for the state and local counties. Harris said, as is the case with all local laws, there will be a public hearing to address residents’ concerns. “The board welcomes public feedback,” he said. “I encourage all those with interest in this local law to attend the meeting and share their thoughts. When the public hearing is scheduled, notifications will be sent to the public via media outlets, on our website and through social media.”
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