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Top Stories, November 4, 2022

Bath Man Is Accused Of Stealing 

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on November 3, 2022, Steuben County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Zachary D. Halvorson, age 26, of Meadow Circle, Semter, South Carolina, following an investigation of reported stolen items from a retail establishment in the Town of Bath, New York.  It is alleged that  Halvorson, after have been informed that he did not have license or privilege to enter or remain in the establishment and ordered to leave, returned and stole items from the establishment.  Mr. Halvorson was charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, a class D Felony, and Petit Larceny.  Mr. Halvorson was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and released.

 

Bath Police: The Number Of Cases Is Going Way Up

Bath Police Chief Colin Taft says, in 2018, the Bath Police Department handled 8,040 calls, and so far this year in 2022, there have been 10,380 calls already.  Police Chief Coin Taft says this is happening, because of Bail Reform. 

 

Hammondsport: An Announcement Coming Next Month
The Hammondsport Chamber Of Commerce says, they have an announcement that they’ll be making in December, about an event they’re putting on in February.  The Hammondsport Chamber says, the details will be released next month.


Hire A Veteran Tax Credit - Available For NYS Veterans

The governor says there is a Hire-a-Veteran Tax Credit Now Worth Up to $20,000 for Eligible New Yorkers, and Property Tax Exemptions of Up To 50 Percent Also Available to New York Veterans.

 

O'Mara: Is The Fox Handling The Chicken Coop Investigation?
State Senator Tom O’Mara says, the governor is paying a Virginia based company, called the Olson Group, 4.3 million dollars, to investigate the New York State covid policies since March of 2020.  O’Mara says the report will be very questionable because the governor’s top aides will be able to influence how the report is written.

 

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