Welcome to Allegany County!
Allegany County is a rich and vibrant place to enjoy and a great place …
To Do Business
Allegany County offers a complete package to help retain and expand the county’s industrial base and encourage new business development and entrepreneurship. This includes; financing assistance, site/building recommendations, energy/utility services, labor analysis/training, tax structure/incentives, community contracting, exporting and referrals network.
To Work
Housing costs in Allegany County are extremely competitive to anywhere in the U.S. and through two hospitals residents have ready access to medical care.
To Live
Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Allegany County has a relaxed, unhurried way of life with a full menu of seasonal activities to choose from.
To Visit
Thousands of people come each year to enjoy all four seasons in Allegany County.
You will discover mostly rural countryside interspersed with individually unique villages and hamlets set in a stunning landscape or rolling hills, deep valleys, and rolling streams.
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Allegany County News
Schumer and Gillibrand: Alfred State College Gets $1.5 Million
See the article here: https://wlea.net/schumer-and-gillibrand-alfred-state-college-gets-1-5-million/ April 12, 2018 ALLEGANY COUNTY, NY – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $1.5 million in federal funding to Alfred State College. The senators say that the funding was allocated through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Biorefinery Development and Commercialization Center […]
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million to Boost the Commercialization of Wood Products in New York
See the article here: https://www.eda.gov/news/press-releases/2018/04/11/alfred-ny.htm Contact: EDA Public Affairs Department, (202) 482-4085 April 11, 2018 WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the Research Foundation for The State University of New York, Alfred State College, Alfred, New York, […]
Greeting From The County Administrator
Welcome to the new Allegany County website. Our site is your one-stop spot for news and information regarding all things happening in our great part of New York State.
Located in the beautiful Southern Tier region, Allegany County has approximately 49,000 residents who enjoy a relaxed way of life in a rural setting. Great recreational activities like hunting, skiing, hiking and more can be enjoyed by any outdoor enthusiast in our county’s beautiful rolling hills. Our charming communities feature great local restaurants, and shops that offer unique retail experiences. Events like the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally, Allegany County Fair, and the Ridgewalk and Run bring thousands of visitors to the area and are just a few examples of our great county celebrations you can’t find anywhere else. And, if you enjoy the performing arts, come to Open Mic Night at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center or catch a great play or concert at Alfred University or Houghton College, two of the county’s top universities.
Allegany County is also a great place to do business. You’ll find everything from large manufacturing companies to small, family-owned businesses. It’s the county’s goal to foster a sustainable economic environment that allows all types businesses to thrive and provide jobs for our residents for many years to come. See how your company can benefit by doing business in Allegany County.
Thank you for visiting our new website. Come see us and discover what’s great about Allegany County!
-Tim Boyde
Allegany County Administrator