Joint Town/Village Meeting At Hammondsport Central 

Urbana Town Supervisor Ed Stull says the Town of Urbana and the Village of Hammondsport will be having a joint informational meeting at the Hammondsport Central School tomorrow at 5:30pm.  It’ll be about getting money from the state’s New York Forward Grant.  Supervisor Ed Stull says, this grant has potential to bring much needed funding to the Town and Village to complete long overdue projects on the waterfront and business district.

 

Bath Police: Suspect Keeps Missing Court Dates

From Bath Police Chief Colin Taft:  The Village of Bath Police Department reports the arrest of Corine Ranee Snyder on 08/14/2023.  Who is homeless in Bath NY. Snyder was taken into custody in reference to an active arrest warrant for Criminal Contempt in the 2nd degree, along with an active bench warrant for Animal Cruelty. Due to failing to appear several times for court along with her bench warrant being over 30 days old, Ms. Snyder was also charged with Bail Jumping in the 3rd degree.  Snyder was placed into custody and transported to the Village of Bath Police Department where

she was processed and taken to the county jail by Steuben County Sheriff’s officer where she was remanded with bail being set.

 

Work Continues For This Weekend's Festival Of Crafts 

The Hammondsport, the Festival of Crafts is happening this Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm both days.  Sam Pannisi from the Hammondsport Festival of Crafts says, work on preparing for this event began in January.   So how many crafters will there be this year?  "Almost 100 crafters are coming with displays," Pannisi tells WVIN.  "Every corner of the park is filled this year, with something new and different. You can walk through there and see something, and then think to go back, because there are so many crafters," Sam Pannisi said. 

   

Hammondsport Fire Dept Getting Sizeable Fema Grant

Democrat U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer say that the Hammondsport Fire Department will be getting a FEMA grant for $160,000.   ?“New York’s firefighters work tirelessly to protect our communities,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This federal funding will provide New York’s firefighters with the essential training, equipment and supplies they need to respond to emergency situations safely and efficiently. I will continue to working to ensure New York’s fire departments are well-equipped to provide protection for our communities.”   Gillibrand is in Elmira today, meeting with leaders from Elmira and Horseheads and Hector, about small business issues.    "Our brave firefighters are always on the front lines risking their lives to protect our communities,” said Senator Schumer. “These courageous first responders deserve all the federal support possible to ensure they have the adequate training, protective gear, and equipment they need to keep themselves and New Yorkers across the state safe. I’ve fought my whole career to deliver resources for New York’s firefighters, and today’s over $3.2 million will keep New York’s dedicated firefighters prepared to take on any emergency.”

Congressman Nick Langworthy In The Area/Region Today

Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy is in both Elmira and Bath today, Langworthy will be at the Vietnam War Musuem in Elmira and the Steuben County Fair in Bath.

 

O'Mara: Calling On Mayors, Town Supervisors To Act

Republican State Senator Tom O’Mara is encouraging city, town and village leaders to do their own legislation to prevent migrants from coming in, in those counties which have not declared a state of emergency to block migrants from coming.  "I'm calling on local governments to make sure they enact these emergency declarations," O'Mara said today.  "Not just at the county level.  If the counties are not doing, your city, your town, your village can enact their own emergency declaration, and that can preclude hotels from being used to house these illegal immigrants who may be shipped here.   Once they arrive, it's too late, and I'm calling on local governments to take action now," O'Mara said.