A New School Superintendent For Bath - Starting In July

It's been announced that Kelly Houk, is taking over for Joe Rumsey as school superintendent for Bath.  Kelly Houk takes over in July, and Rumsey has been school superintendent for a decade.  

 

O'Mara, Palmesano: Shut Down Sticker Stores

State Senator Tom O’Mara, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and officials from around the region want Governor Kathy Hochul and the state Democrats to pass a law to shut down marijuana sticker stores.  O’Mara and Palmesano sponsor legislation that, if passed, would strengthen existing law, outlaw sticker stores, and establish criminal and civil penalties for violators.  Then counties would get the money from the fines that the sticker stores pay.  This is supported by Steuben County Sheriff James Allard; Steuben County Legislator Hilda Lando, as well as many other officials in the region.  Sheriff Allard says the huge amount of unreported cash collected and distributed in this illicit business model makes it ripe for corruption by criminal organizations. Allard also says, none of the currently trafficked edibles, concentrates or marihuana are tested, certified or verified as safe. 

 

Increase For SUNY?  SUNY State Assembly Says Uh-Oh, NO 

Governor Kathy Hochul's wants a three percent increase on SUNY students and wants more students to be able to get into college.  It's reported that SUNY is opposed to the idea of a three percent increase.  of the new laws, it's going to be difficult to hold the 63 year old New York City man in custody for long.  The D.A. also says, the suspect has a long criminal history.  

 

Corning Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Dispute

Sheriff Jim Allard reports that deputies arrested 21 year old Cory J. Morrow, of Third Street, Corning, it's alleged that Morrow intentionally struck and choked another person causing injury. Morrow was charged with 3rd degree Assault and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing.   Morrow was arraigned and released.