Flood Watch For Steuben/Chemung Etc Until Tuesday 5am

HEADLINE: Flood Watch issued December 16 at 1:44PM EST until December 19 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following

areas, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison,

Northern Oneida, Otsego, Schuyler, Southern Oneida, Steuben,

Sullivan, Tioga and Tompkins and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming.  * WHEN...Heaviest Rainfall Sunday Night into Monday river flooding possible Monday into Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTIONS: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.   Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY.

 

Bath Man Charged, After Allegedly Telling Steuben County 9-1-1  Dispather, "Officer Down" 

Bath Village Police report  that the Steuben County 9-1-1 got  a call from someone saying that "an officer was down."  They say after that, the caller hung up.  Officials say the caller’s complaint was untrue.  Bath Police say they charged 34 year old Thomas Popps of Bath, with 3^rd degree falsely reporting an incident. 

 

Langworthy Comes Up With $150K For Hammondsport

On Friday, Congressman Nick Langworthy (R, 23) announced an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Rural Development Grant for the Village of Hammondsport in the amount of $150,000. This grant will be used to construct a village-owned wastewater collection and treatment system to address needs in the business district.  “This investment in Hammondsport’s business district will increase opportunities for economic growth and enhance the overall quality of life for residents and businesses alike,” said Rep. Langworthy. “Access to reliable wastewater infrastructure is essential for the prosperity of our communities, and this grant is a crucial step in ensuring that our region remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come.”

“We are grateful for the support of the Appalachian Regional Commission and Congressman Nick Langworthy in securing these much-needed infrastructure dollars for the Village of Hammondsport,” said Mayor Jean Jensen. “This financial assistance will lead to the installation of over 4,000 feet of sewer lines and a septic system for the village square and downtown area. This project is a much-needed improvement, and a big boost to support our local businesses.”