Olean council approves narrow eminent‑domain determinations to advance mall redevelopment

Jan 14, 2026

The Olean Common Council adopted SEQRA and EDPL determinations that would allow the city to acquire narrowly defined lease restrictions for the Olean Mall site to enable mixed‑use redevelopment; council members pressed for better public notice and tenants remain engaged in negotiations.

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The Olean Common Council on Jan. 13 adopted determinations under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) that city attorneys say are limited to extinguishing specific contractual restrictions at the Olean Mall site to enable redevelopment.

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