OLEAN, NY — Mayors Greg Pearl, Tony Evans, William Aiello; Supervisors Jim Hitchcock, Jeff VanDeCar, Annette Parker, Tim Emley have come together to issue a STAND in SOLIDARITY for their respective communities by asking all their residents in giving a two-minute round of applause from their porches and balconies for healthcare professionals, city leaders, first responders, essential business employees, educators and journalists who are working on the frontlines in the battle against the spread of COVID-19.
An Olean resident, Otto Tertinek asked Greater Olean Area Chamber to Commerce to rally area residents to show support for locals who are working on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19 with an area wide celebration. Residents of Allegany, Hinsdale, Knapps Creek, Olean, Portville and Westons Mills are being asked to “stand in solidarity” by giving a two-minute round of applause starting this coming Monday, April 13th through the week from their porches and balconies for all who are essential workers fighting this battle against COVID-19 starting at 7 p.m.
Mayor Evans, Portville stated, “We are AHOP (Allegany Hinsdale Olean Portville) Strong and it’s time to come together and let it be known.”
Mayor Pearl, Allegany added, “”All you have to do is come out your front door starting this Monday at 7 p.m. and say a loud Thank You, sing, bang pots and pans, play music! Shout it out! That’s it! No travel or contact needed.”
Mayor Aiello, Olean, chimed in, “Wishing all the frontline coronavirus workers a lifetime of blessings and good health. May you all be safe and thank you for all your hard work to help us through these trying times. You are all true heroes.”
Supervisor VanDeCar, Supervisor Hitchcock, and Supervisor Parker all echoed the statements above.
GOACC officials added that all local governments are here for its residents. If people are in need or have questions, to please contact their respective local governments. Also, if on Facebook, GOACC officials encourage those to join the group Olean Area – Supplies, Food and Store Updates — it’s a gathering place of all information for businesses and individuals alike. Lastly, GOACC would like to offer its business line 716-372-4433 for anyone to call M-F, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with any questions. Their hope is to help any of our area residents and business communities with immediate answers and/or referrals.
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