Tyrtle Beach 2022 Update

 Two veteran jumpers showed up Friday at the WVIN-FM radio station to urge listeners – and people across central Steuben County – to donate to the Tyrtle Beach fundraiser, now in its 31st year. Campbell-Savona Central School Principal Kelley Meade and Bath Central School Superintendent Joe Rumsey joined radio personality Dave Taylor Smith to take pledges during their two-hour stint. Their efforts added nearly $1,000 to the $9,047 raised since Apr. 1 through various contributions,

Set for 5:30-7 pm, Apr. 29 on Lake Salubria in the Town of Bath, the event will feature Bath Central School Music Director Neil Bryson as the Tyrtle Beach Jumper. A popular springtime tradition in Steuben since Smith created the event as the original jumper in 1992, the fundraiser has raised more than $760,000 for youth programs in central Steuben in 30 years. County Legislator Kelly Fitzpatrick, R-Bath raised more than $22,000 in 2021 by staging a triathlete entry into the glacial lake. For more information and information on donations visit the Tyrtle Beach website (www.tyrtlebeach.com) or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tyrtle-Beach-471935212855803/ or call county Youth Bureau Coordinator Bill Caudill at (607) 664-2119.

 

Rep. Tom Reed’s "Farewell" Corning Town Hall.

"Last night's 'farewell' town hall was held where it all began, Corning City Hall. We announced our first campaign from that same room, and that is why it was such a special night for us," said Reed last night to Corning area residents. "We are grateful to everyone who joined us, and we thank them for their important insights. We care about the open and honest exchange of ideas, and that is why town halls like these have been so important to us during our time in congress."

Throughout his Congressional career, Reed held over 200 Town Hall Meetings. Joining him at Tuesday's Town Hall were Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and Corning Mayor Bill Boland. 

 

Palmesano Condemns Violence At Elmira Correctional 

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano, who is on the state assembly’s corrections committee, says that this problem of prison violence increasing statewide, is a result of the state’s policies of taking away drug sniffing dogs, ordering double bunking of inmates because of prison closures and lessening disciplinary measures against inmates for assaults.  "They're not keeping the drugs out of the facilities, which causes more violence and gang activity," Palmesano said.

 

On The Agenda, At The Next County Legislature Meeting

Coming up on Monday, April 25, the Steuben County Legislature will meet and discuss, among other things, possibly creating a full time assistant public defenders job with the county.