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Top Stories, December 20, 2023

Some Local Solar Projects, Are In The Works 

WVIN News has learned that a company called SWEB Renewables has begun soil testing in the areas of Addison, Erwin and Campbell.  Word is that SWEB Renewables plans on, if all goes well, beginning installation of solar farms in those areas, in several years.  
Statement From Drew Ferguson, SWEB Renewables: 

"We are still in fairly early stages of development of the project. We have not submitted for permits quite yet and are still in the diligence stages. Currently the plan is to submit for permits in mid-2024, and if all went according to plan, construction would start late 2026/early 2027 (due to permit review process)."


"Most Of The Officers Had Bodycams That Night"
Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker says the majority of law enforcement officers who were at the August standoff on Roosevelt Avenue in Bath, had police body-cameras on them.  "Almost all did," said D.A. Brooks Baker.  "There were around 19 or 20 State Police bodycams, there were multiple bodycams from the Bath P.D. and the sheriff's office, most of the other officers were wearing body cams.  We also had drones operating as well.  There are hours and hours and hours of video of this, including actual video of the shootout itself.  So there is a lot to look at, for the defense counsel and the jury," Baker stated.  

 

Senator Schumer: New York Gets More From Washington Than New York Sends To Washington 

Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer tells Mid Hudson News, that for the first time in New York State history, the state is getting more money back from Washington than the state puts in. Schumer says, that’s because of his work, as U.S. Senate Majority Leader.

 

Langworthy Objects To Colorado Court's Move On Trump

Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy issued a statement objecting to the Colorado Courts blocking Donald Trump from getting on the ballot there.   "Today’s unprecedented Colorado Supreme Court decision is pure partisan election interference. The abuse of our justice system to obstruct President Trump’s widely-supported re-election campaign is a blatant assault on the very foundations of our democracy, disenfranchising millions of voters in the process. This outrageous ruling cannot be allowed to stand, and we will not be silent."

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