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Business/Economy

500 employees impacted, as Siemens Energy plans shutdown of Olean manufacturing

Mike Desmond

German industrial giant Siemens Energy is seeing limited future in the gas and power business, so it is cutting nearly 8,000 jobs around the world,…
Local

Fate of Siemens plant in Wellsville may be tied to defense bill

Nick Lippa

An amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act could prevent Siemens from closing down their Wellsville plant. Representative Tom Reed and New…
Business/Economy

High-powered opposition pressuring Siemens decision to close Wellsville plant

Marian Hetherly

The pressure is growing on Siemens to keep its former Dresser-Rand plant in Wellsville open. Joining the fight Wednesday to protect 250 layoffs are House…
Business/Economy

Layoffs expected to begin in October, as Dresser-Rand prepares to close

The union representing 250 machinists at Dresser-Rand in Wellsville have approved an extended contract that increases severance benefits as the plant…
Business/Economy

Wellsville Dresser-Rand plant to close, displacing 250 employees

Mark Wozniak

The union representing 250 machinists at Dresser-Rand in Wellsville said it was "shocked" to learn the Coats Street plant will close, laying off its 250…
Education

SUNY student leaders unite against campus hate crimes

Since the presidential election of Donald Trump, there have been reported cases of racial bigotry found on some SUNY campuses. WBFO's senior reporter…
Local

Cuomo launches probe of racist graffiti in Wellsville

Avery Schneider

Governor Andrew Cuomo is ordering a full investigation into an alleged hate crime in the Southern Tier Village of Wellsville. State Police and the State…

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