Allegany County is located in the western part of New York State and is part of the Southern Tier region. The county seat is Belmont.

The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which consists of nine members elected from single-member districts. The county is divided into nine towns and two villages.

The county is home to several state parks, including Allegany State Park, which is the largest state park in New York. The county also has several museums, including the Allegany County Historical Society and the Allegany Museum of Natural History.

The county is served by the Allegany County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement in the county. The county is also served by the Allegany County Department of Social Services, which provides assistance to those in need.

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