Hammondsport Central's Construction To Begin In April
Hammondsport School Superintendent Brian Corey says, they’re going to move forward with their capital project, starting construction during the April break. Hammondsport Central says the first part of the work will be on the school gym – and for students and visitors to park their vehicles in the back parking lot near the workshop.
A Canisteo Bridge Will Be Closed Starting Monday
Steuben County Public Works Commissioner Eric Rose says the bridge on County Route 21 – the Canisteo-Rathbone road – will be closed starting Monday for about 12 weeks for upgrades and work. There will be an on-site detour.
Prescribed Burns Are Scheduled For Steuben County
The D.E.C. announced that they’re going to be doing prescribed burns in the following Steuben County locations: the Cameron State Forest, the Canisteo River Basin Unit, the Helmer Creek Wildlife Management Area, the West Cameron Wildlife Management Area and the Westhill State Forest. There is no time or date yet for when these prescribed burns will take place, but the D.E.C. says these prescribed burns are not subject to the brush burn ban, which ends on May 14.
Theetge Receives An Award From The State Senate
Chemung County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Mike Theetge was seriously injured in the line of duty in March 2024. He was chasing down robbery suspects at the Target store in Big Flats, jumped on a suspect who was on the hood of the getaway car, when the getaway car driver took off. TheetGe fell off the vehicle and sustained bad head injuries. State Senator Tom O’Mara just gave Thet-Gee the senate’s Blue Heart Award, which is for law enforcement officers who are injured on the job. The Resolution reads, in part, "Through his courageous service, steadfast leadership, and ongoing recovery, Investigator Michael Theetge has made an enduring impact on the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, his community, and the people of this great State.”
Steuben/Yates Co Pro-Action's Letter To The Editor
From Pro-Action: Steuben and Yates County’s most vulnerable residents could soon feel the impact of a quiet but devastating budget decision. Across New York, including here in Steuben and Yates Counties, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers are speaking out against proposed cuts. Weatherization helps low-income households reduce energy costs by improving home efficiency through insulation, air sealing, and other improvements. The Governor’s budget omits 10% of the HEAP funding usually dedicated to WAP—a reduction with far-reaching consequences for communities statewide.
That 10% represents as much as 60% of operating budgets for many local agencies delivering these services. In Steuben and Yates Counties this could mean fewer homes weatherized, reduced energy savings for vulnerable families, and potential layoffs for the skilled workforce that keeps these programs running. For example, last year our local program:
- Served 80 households
- Leveraged $1,004,630 in federal and state funding
- Employed 12 staff and contractors
WAP is one of the state’s most effective tools for lowering energy costs while improving health and safety. Cutting this funding undermines both affordability and long-term energy solutions.
State leaders must restore this funding in the final budget. Steuben and Yates County families—and communities across New York—cannot afford to lose a program that delivers real savings and real impact.
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.
117 E. Steuben Street
Bath, NY 14810
607-776-2125
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