Troopers Release Name Of Fatal Accident Victim

State Police have released the name of the ebike and pickup truck collision, that happened on April 19, in Painted Post.  Troopers say it was 19-year-old Lucas J. Saurbaugh, of Painted Post. 

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New York State Troopers Report: Assault Allegations

FROM NYSP:

New York State Police are investigating an assault that occurred on April 22, 2025, at a residence in Steuben County. One individual is hospitalized in critical condition, and another has been arrested.  James W. Cunningham, age 44, was charged with Assault 1st (B Felony) following a violent altercation involving two other individuals. The investigation remains ongoing. No other charges have been filed at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police at (585)398-4100.

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Update: James Cunningham of Katie Lane, Painted Post, is currently being held in Steuben County Jail, $250,000 bail.  He is due in Erwin Town Court, on May 7.

Photo Of James Cunningham

 

Bath Police Charge Dansville Woman After Pullover

 

Sheriff Allard: It's Nat'l Empty Chair Week 

This week is National Empty Chair week.   Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says the empty chair reference is about a chair at home at the dinner table, and in class, where a student used to sit, before being killed in a car accident.

 

The Sewer Odor Situtation Has Improved In North Hornell

Here is the latest on the sewer odor that had been noticed in the streets of North Hornell neighborhoods.  The situation is a lot better now.   Hornell Water Pollution Control director Rich Dunning says, his crews have been putting a chemical in the sewer line to stop the odor and that HP Hood’s been putting hydrogen peroxide since yesterday.  

 

D.E.C.'s Recent Controlled Burn Here In Steuben County

The Department of Environmental Conservation says, on April 14, Forest Rangers and the Divisions of Lands and Forests and Fish and Wildlife did a controlled burn on more than 14 acres at the Cameron State Forest. 

 

Steuben County Sheriff's Dept's Two New Deputies

On April 21, Sheriff Allard had the honor of swearing in two new members of the Steuben County Sheriff's Office.

Ethan Hurd, who will serve as a Seasonal Deputy Sheriff, has been assigned to the Navigation Unit and will patrol the waterways of Steuben County.

Ryan Phelps, a Deputy Sheriff, will soon be joining our Road Patrol after completing the Alfred State Police Academy which he will begin in May 2025.

 

Langworthy's Phone Town Hall Is Tomorrow Night

Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy is having a telephone town hall with voters, this Thursday night at 730pm.   The call in number will be 833-380-0618.

Also, today Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $50,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and New York State to the City of Elmira for the city’s Planning and Zoning Updated project.

 

This grant funding will help the city of Elmira rezone and develop a zoning process that is in line with the needs of the city. This investment will contribute to a ten-year Comprehensive Plan, as well as updated long-term zoning methods. In addition to the ARC funding, New York State sources will provide $180,000, bringing the total project funding to $230,000.

 

“I’m proud to announce the $50,000 ARC grant for the City of Elmira,” said Congressman Langworthy. “Elmira’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations were last updated in 2016 and 1998. By updating these two projects, Elmira will be able to access new funding sources, ensure economic growth opportunities, and streamline development.”

“I want to thank Congressman Nick Langworthy and our great team at City Hall for working together to secure this $50,000 grant towards our city planning and zoning updates,” said Mayor Daniel Mandel, City of Elmira. “Every dollar we can get through grant funding means savings for our Elmira Taxpayers, and that is why I have put an emphasis on working with our Congressman and State Representatives to seize as many opportunities as we can find. The funds here will help pay for our 10-year comprehensive plan which will be a great tool to guide construction, growth and investment across our city.”

 

Hochul Gets Good News From A Recent Poll

Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul’s popularity is up, according to a new Siena College Poll.  The poll shows that Hochul is well liked on the issues of banning cell phones in schools and making it a crime to wear a mask while threatening someone. 

 

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Pressures The State To Obey President Trump On Girls Sports Executive Order

From Rep. Tenney:

Congresswoman Tenney (NY-24) has sent a letter to New York's Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa condemning their failure to comply with President Trump's recent Executive Orders that ban biological males from participating in female sports and aims to put an end to the woke gender ideologies that have dominated curriculums.

 

Rep. Tenney’s letter follows a joint statement by Attorney General James and Commissioner Rosa announcing their refusal to cooperate with President Trump’s Executive Orders Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling and Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.

 

"By promoting radical gender ideology and allowing biological males to compete in girls' sports, Attorney General James and Commissioner Rosa are jeopardizing the safety of children across New York. Their refusal to comply with common-sense federal orders that protect girls' athletics and prohibit the teaching of woke gender ideologies to young children puts New York students at risk of losing critical federal funding. I stand with President Trump in his efforts to dismantle the Left's woke agenda that has infiltrated our schools and put an end to the indoctrination of students with these fringe gender mutilation ideologies," said Congresswoman Tenney.

 

WVIN News has emailed both A.G. James and Commissioner Rosa.  As soon as we hear back from them, we will publish their responses.