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The Seneca Nation plans to build a 400,000-square foot outlet mall in Chautauqua County, right off I-90 near Exit 58 in Hanover. The Senecas bought the land about 10 years ago. They are trying to secure funding for the project and hope to break ground within the next couple of years. They say about 1,000 jobs would be created. Seneca President Robert Odawi Porter and Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards both say the mall would have a dramatic and positive economic impact for the region. They, along with Council Chairman Richard Nephew, made the announcement today.

Seneca Nation Council Chairman Richard Nephew has announced that his running for the nation’s presidency. Current President Robert Odawi Porter endorsed Nephew and announced his own candidacy for nation treasurer. Nephew is in his 14th year on Council, and has been elected to four consecutive four-year terms as Councilor from the Cattaraugus Territory. The Seneca presidency is a two-year term that rotates years between the Cattaraugus and Allegany territory. The Seneca election will be held on November 6. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947