Expect Some Snow Today Here In Steuben County

Steuben County Emergency services says, the county will get 4-7 inches of snow today.   

From The County's Emergency Services Officials: 

Steuben County will be under a Winter Storm Warning from 1PM Saturday through 7PM Sunday (1/7/24). A winter storm will impact the area starting early this afternoon through the evening. Anyone needing to travel this afternoon and evening should expect significant winter driving conditions.

 

Escape Situation In Allegany County

In Allegany County, Cuba Police say, they’re looking for a 41 year old white male, who is an escapee.  The suspect’s name is Adam Simzer. 

 

From The Cuba Police Dept:

 

The Cuba Police Department is searching for an escapee. Adam L. Simzer (41) was last seen in the vicinity of West Main Street in the Village of Cuba on January 4th, 2024 at approximately 9:20pm after escaping custody during an arraignment meeting with his public defender. Simzer was wearing a green shirt and grey hooded sweatshirt. Simzer is not believed to be armed or a danger to the general public. Simzer was arrested for harassment and criminal contempt charges. A new warrant has now been issued for escape 2nd. If you see Simzer, do not approach him and contact your local law enforcement agency. If you have information on his whereabouts, you can contact our office at 585-968-1666 or send an email to tips@cubapd.org.

 

Farmers Overtime Rule Has Changed

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano says the new rules for farmers overtime, has gone into effect.  "With the new farm labor overtime regulations now in effect, family farms throughout the state will suffer. Lowering the threshold for overtime hours from 60 to 40 hours is wrong for New York farmers and farmworkers.  At the hearing held by the Wage Board more than 70% of the testimony by both farmers and farmworkers was in support of keeping the overtime threshold at 60 hours."

 

Springwater-Wayland To Get A New Ambulance

Congressman Nick Langworthy says the USDA’s Rural Development getting funding for Springwater-Wayland Emergency Medical Services. They’ll get a $50,000 grant and a $162,000 loan to replace an ambulance.