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Top Stories, March 23, 2023

Hornell Man Is Accused Of Wild Driving Incident, In Urbana

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on March 21, 2023, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Nicholas Green, of Holly Terrace, Hornell, following a report of a person being kicked out of a car and then being injured.   It is alleged that Green was driving a car on Longwell Lane, he kicked a female passenger out of the car, and when Green drove away, when she was on her hands and knees on a dirt road, allegedly running over one of her hands.  Green and his vehicle were located a short time later by the Canisteo Police Department.  Green was charged with 2nd degree Assault in the Second Degree, a class D Felony, and 2nd degree Reckless Endangerment.  Green was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and released.  Sheriff Allard thanks the Canisteo Police Department for their assistance in this arrest.

 

State Comptroller Revises Reports About Addison  

Recently, the New York State Comptroller’s Office reported that the Addison School District had not made most of the changes which the comptroller’s recommended, after a recent audit the school district in Addison.  This morning, the State Comptroller’s Office has a new report out, saying that auditors now find that Addison has made 10 changes that were ordered by the state.  So the state is now concluding that Addison had made progress, since the last audit.

 

Bath Volunteer Firefighter's Upcoming Breakfast Buffet

The Bath Volunteer Fire Department wants you to know, they’re having a breakfast buffet, this Sunday morning, 7am to 11am, kids age five and under get in free, ages six to 17 the cost is $10.00, for those 18 and up it’s $12.00 to get in.  That’ll be at the Bath Volunteer Fire Department at 50 East Morris Street.


Sen Gililbrand: Pregnancy Related Deaths On The Increase

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says that the deaths of both infants and their mothers during pregnancy, is on the rise.  "Pregnancy and the postpartum period can be exceptionally challenging, but help is available for moms who are struggling or just need support," said Senator Gillibrand. "I worked to establish the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline so that women experiencing a maternal mental health condition have somewhere to turn for free, confidential care any time of day or night. I urge anyone who needs help to take advantage of this resource, and I will continue to work to improve maternal care and fight the maternal mortality crisis."  The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support to pregnant and postpartum women facing mental health challenges. Counselors are available by text and phone in English and Spanish and have access to interpreter services that can support 60 other languages. They are licensed or certified and are trained to provide culturally appropriate and trauma-informed support. Counselors are also able to provide referrals to local medical providers. To date, the hotline has helped more than 10,000 women with an average response time of under 1 minute. 

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