Bath 2024 GOP Caucus Results

Bath Village Republicans held their caucus last night.  Nominated to run, were Mike Sweet and Jeff Muller and Karen Causer.  Mike Sweet will be seeking re-election as mayor and Causer and Muller will be running again for their village trustee positions.  Village elections are on March 19.

 

House Fire In The Town Of Lindley Yesterday

Steuben County Public Safety Director Tim Marshall says numerous fire departments from across Steuben County were at the scene of a house fire on River Road in the Town of Lindley yesterday morning.  Fire departments also came in from Tioga County Pennsylvania.  There were no reports of any injures and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

Tuesday Was A Busy Day For Local First Responders

There were five accidents yesterday, handled by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department.  Those accident happened in Howard, Greenwood, Wayland, Erwin and Prattsburgh.  Bath Police and State Police handled at least two accidents here in Bath.  There was also an accident near the Almond Dam. over in Allegany County.      

 

Update On The Sheriff's Lawsuit Over Insurance Pay

The next hearing has been set in Steuben County Court for April 19, in the case of the Sheriff’s lawsuit against the county, over insurance pay. In September, the Steuben County Legislature removed the sheriff’s liabilty insurance, making it so Sheriff Allard had to personally pay for his at-work insurance. In October, the sheriff sued the county legislature over this issue.  We’re told that the sheriff filed for a point of discovery, which was granted by the court.   Former Steuben County Legislative Chair Scott Van Etten gave the following statement about this situation, on October 2:  "This difficult decision was not made overnight – it has been actively discussed since the beginning of July, and the County has held out hope for it to be resolved. It is unfortunate that the Sheriff places us in this position of both responding to his public statement and answering his civil litigation.  These resolutions have no financial or operational impact upon the men and women in uniform who faithfully serve our County. The resolutions impact Sheriff Allard alone. If critical workplace laws, regulations, and practices aren’t adhered to within his Office, it’s the Sheriff himself that bears the liability, not the taxpayers of Steuben County."

 

Rep. Langworthy: Grant Came Through For Corning Arts

Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced two grants for arts programs in Corning from the National Endowment for the Arts, totaling $35,000. The American Dance Asylum, Inc. will receive a grant for $10,000, and the Rockwell Museum’s Alley Art Project will receive a grant for $25,000.  “This investment in the American Dance Asylum Rockwell Museum’s Alley Art Project stands to provide our community with new opportunities,” said Rep. Langworthy. “I am proud to advocate for the arts and cultural initiatives that not only enrich the lives of residents but also contribute to the economic growth of our region. The creativity and talent found in Corning are deserving of this recognition and support.”  

 

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Working To Improve Mental Health Services In Smaller Towns In New York State

Democrat U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is voting to give student loan forgiveness to psychiatrists, social workers, clinical and school psychologists, and school counselors, to practice in underserved areas by offering them student loan forgiveness in return.  The senator is holding a press conference about this at 11am this morning.