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Top Stories, May 24, 2022

Covid Update From Steuben Co Public Health 

Steuben County Public Health reports “We're happy to report the lowest number of cases this month: 415 new positive tests have been reported since last week's update. Steuben still remains in the high COVID community level, and unfortunately, hospitalizations are up compared to last week.  It is strongly recommended that those in high community levels wear a mask indoors in public; get tested if having symptoms, after exposure, before and after travel, and before and after attending large gatherings.”

 

State Police Make Two Arrests In Bath

From State Police/Bath Barracks: On May23, 2022, the State Police arrested John E. Roe for Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree from an investigation that began in early May, of 2022.  It is alleged that Roe illegally entered a residence without permission.  Also, after consulting with the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office, State Police charged Jessica L. Monahan for Falsifying Business Records 2nd Degree, for providing false information to the State Police.


Local Redistricting Of County Lines

Redistricting of the county lines, for the individual county lawmakers and their legislative maps here in Steuben, was a big topic this week at a Steuben County meeting.  Steuben County Manager Jack Wheeler says, this was discussed at the county legislative meeting on Monday, and will be coming up more, in the months to come.

 

Palmesano And Buffalo Area Congressman Chris Jacobs 

Speaking of the subject of legislative map redistricting, the new 23rd’s GOP candidate for congress, will be Republican Congressman Chris Jacobs.  Assemblyman Phil Palmesano remembers Jacobs from the representative’s legislative years at the capital. In Albany.  "I knew Chris Jacobs when he was a candidate in the State Senate," Palmesano said.  "He is a strong conservative and will be a good voice for the Western New York/Southern Tier congressional region. 


The Counties In The New 23rd Congressional District 

On the new maps, Congressman Jacobs summed up what the counties included in the new 23rd will be.  Here’s the list: Allegany County Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua, Chemung County, Erie County, Schuyler County and Steuben County.

 

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