Amazon Hiring Today, Tomorrow And Thursday

Below is the website for candidates to apply for jobs for the Amazon site in Bath, NY WNY2.  Hiring Location for appointments or walk-ins available.  Best Western Plus/The Hammpondsport Hotel, 8440 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY, US, 14840.  Events will be held on Tuesday-Thursday,10am-4pm.   https://hiring.amazon.com/app#/jobDetail?jobId=JOB-US-0000005892&locale=en-US    

 

Update From Governor Kathy Hochul

 

2022 In Review: From County Manager Wheeler

Steuben County Manager Jack Wheeler says, looking back on 2022, the top achievements for Steuben County were: 

Comprehensive Plan
The first countywide comprehensive plan in Steuben County’s history was launched in August and will serve as a
guiding document for policy making, economic development, and capital investment for the county during the
next 15 years. The process is expected to take approximately 18 months.
The comprehensive plan is designed to establish a strategic framework for Steuben’s growth and development and
includes identifying critical areas of policy to which county leaders may direct resources and effort.
The current comprehensive planning effort is guided by a multi-disciplinary steering committee of County
Legislators, staff, and other key stakeholders and will rely heavily on public input throughout the process, as well
as contributions from municipal leaders, civic organizations, and local investors.
Economy
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which complicated county operations from 2020-21, a devastating flash flood in
August 2021, a significant uptick in public safety costs since 2017 and the more recent economic hits, the county
has maintained a solid fund balance and kept up important local services such as road maintenance and bridge
repair.
The county also actively works to improve housing stock through the independent Land Bank while offering state
grants to upgrade well and septic systems through the state’s Community Development Block Grant.
During the past year, through the efforts of the county Industrial Development Agency, some 10 new businesses
and housing projects have been attracted and secured throughout the county and notably in Bath, Corning,
Hammondsport and Hornell.
Additionally, while county operational costs have risen, driven by state mandates, the county officials have kept
the average tax rate down, reducing property taxes by $0.43 per $1,000 for 2023.
Veterans Services
Under the leadership of County Veterans Services Agency Gary Smith the agency has increased its outreach in
2033, including 20 outreach events throughout the county with 400 face-to-face encounters.
The need is there: According to the New York State Association of Counties, Steuben is ranked No. 2 – second
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Projects in the works include producing an informational flyer that Steuben legislators can present at their
respective city/towns/village meetings and will be posted for easy reference for veterans.
The VSA is located at 7001 County Route 113, Bath and may be contacted at (607) 664-2527.
Building Projects
Work on renovations and new construction at three county highway shops is underway, with the Steuben
Legislature approving bids totaling $6.1 million.
The General Construction contract for $5.7 million went to Building Innovation Group, Inc, with $449,000 for
electrical work to awarded to Matco Electric Corporation for work at the Curtis, Mt. Washington and Prattsburgh
highway shops.
Since the bids were awarded, the decision was made to demolish the Curtis and Mt. Washington shops, followed
by construction.
Other projects included a parking lot on the site of the Steuben Bowling Academy on East Steuben Street, and
renovations to the Civil Defense Building on State Route 54. Renovations to the building include a roof
replacement. The two projects are pegged $1.5 million and will be paid through the American Recovery Plan Act
funds.
Opioid Settlement
Steuben’s long battle against substance use disorder was furthered through initial distributions from the nationwide
Opioid Settlement funds.
Steuben’s share this year amounted to approximately $678,000 to be used for opioid treatment and prevention
efforts.
Portions of the funds will go toward two additional social workers at the Community Mental Health Center
Clinic; to Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston for peer support services and funding for the Steuben Prevention
Coalition's Opioid Committee.
Other funds are earmarked for a part-time Substance Abuse Counselor at the Family Service Society, Inc. to offer
prevention counseling and support services at the Corning Youth Center, with funds also going toward CASA
Trinity’s programs in Steuben County.

Boat Building Workshop Coming Up In Early Jan 2023

Coming up on in early January, there will be a boat building workshop at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum.  That’ll be January 14^th, 10am to 3pm at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport.