It Was 18 Years Ago Today...

Today is the anniversary of the death of New York State Trooper Andrew Sperr.  Sperr was a 33 year old State Police Officer, killed in the line of duty on March 1, 2006, shot by two bank robbers in Big Flats.  Officials say that Trooper Sperr was fired upon as he approached the suspects' vehicle.  Trooper Sperr returned gunfire, hittng both suspects before they left in a second vehicle, which had been left there for a getaway. Trooper Sperr was shot multiple times and was on the ground when the fatal round struck him under his belt and vest.  At the time of his death, Trooper Sperr, a 10-year veteran of the State Police was assigned to SP Horseheads in Troop E.

 

Accident Yesterday On I-86 East In Bath

The Bath Volunteer Fire Department responded Thursday morning to a tractor trailer roll over on I-86 East.  That happened in the middle of a heavy snow squall. The driver was taken by the Bath Volunteer Ambulance Crew to Ira Davenport.

 

Democrats Are Working To Be Running A Chautauqua County Candidate Against House Rep. Nick Langworthy 

Steuben County Democrat Chair Shawn Hogan says Steuben County Democrats recieved petitions last evening in Corning at an event centered on Rural organizing.  The event was attended by 25 persons and 15 via zoom.  The congressional candidate Tom Carle delivered his petitions and addressed the gathering.  Also the Allegany County Democrats are circulating petitions to get Chautauqua County Congressional hopeful, Tom Carle, on the ballot to run against Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy.  Tom Carle says he went to Broome Community College, Geneseo and RIT, and that he’s a retired plant manager.  Allegany County Dems will be trying to get signatures for Tom Carle at their upcoming coffee with the Democrats on Saturday, March 9 in Canaseraga.  

 

Assemblywoman Who Represents Wayland Area Honored

The annual Hornell Lincoln Day Dinner was held last night Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes was the Republican of the year.  Republicans Paul Van Caeseele and Mike Palmesano presented award.  Paul Van Caeseele: "Every year we pick someone to honor with the title of Republican of the year.  This person usually has spent many years supporting the cause and proven dedication to republican values.  This year's recipient made their unlikely debut back in 2019.  It is no secret that this person was not very well received among the party at first.  Running against an incumbent in the Republican Party led them off to a rocky start. Let’s face it, it’s not easy to get Republicans to let their guard down. But this person's persistence, caring personality, willingness to work with others in the party on favored legislation and their diligent drive to show their dedication to Republican Values, in the end made that person a respected leader in the community and among the GOP.  In politics, you must see the long game. It’s a game of chess not checkers.  And although this person was met with adversity coming into the game, they stayed humble and used a genius combination of humility and cooperative aspiration to now have become widely respected in the NYS Assembly and among all those she has worked with. That determination deserves respect and recognition. I consider her a great friend and if you remember, we even wore matching blazers last year.  Please put your hands together for the 2024 Republican of the Year Assemblywoman Margorie Byrnes."