Two Local State Lawmakers Are In Bath This Morning

State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) will visit Bath Haverling High School, to pay tribute to the Girls Varsity Soccer team for winning the Class B Girls Soccer championship last November. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.

 

Virginia Car Chase Suspect Is Still Here In Bath

Officials say that Alyssa Venable is still being held in Steuben County Jail awaiting extradition to the state of Virginia where Venable is accused of killing three roommates.  Venable reportedly took off from state police in Allegany County Thursday night when they tried pulling her over.  Her car crashed into a bridge on 86 in Avoca after driving over spikes in the road.  

 

Livingston Co Man Still Being Held Hostage By The Taliban

Anna Corbett, the wife of Taliban hostage Ryan Corbett (of Dansville) says, Ryan has been held for 699 days now and is getting weaker and is in bad shape.  She also says she went to Quatar about three weeks ago and met with officials there, including the US Ambassador and she says he is very eager to get Ryan home.   Anna Corbett is encouraging people to contact Congressman Langworthy and Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to ask them to lobby President Biden and the State Dept to help get Ryan home.

 

Sheriff And Two Officials Take Part In Painted Post Parade

On Saturday, the Steuben County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard was at the 2024 Colonial Days Parade in Painted Post.  Honor Guard members included Sheriff Allard, Deputy Butler, and Sgt. Sciotti.

 

Rep. Nick Langworthy: The Military Construction Veterans Affairs And Related Agencies Appropriation Act 

From Congressman Nick Langworthy: "Last week, the House began the process of passing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025, starting with the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 8580). Passing this bill was a major priority for me as it takes care of our military heroes both during and after their service, from ensuring safe housing for military families to ensuring our veterans have access to the care they deserve.  Most importantly, this bill will fully fund veterans’ benefits and healthcare programs. Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation, and it is our duty to ensure they receive the highest level of care and support. This bill reflects our unwavering commitment to honor their service by providing robust funding for veterans' healthcare programs. It ensures that our heroes have access to top-notch medical treatment, mental health services, and rehabilitation programs tailored to their unique needs. By investing in these critical areas, we are working to improve the overall quality of life for our veterans, ensuring their needs are met. This legislation is a testament to our dedication to fulfilling our promises to those who have bravely served our nation.

 

This legislation also fulfills our promises to active-duty servicemembers by ensuring their families are supported so they can focus on protecting and serving our nation. Too often, we hear reports of military housing failing to meet safety and quality standards — this legislation will provide for the maintenance and updating of current housing, as well as develop plans for new barracks and other housing. Additionally, it funds military construction projects to maintain military bases at home and abroad, bolstering our national security.

 

Additionally, this legislation would block President Biden’s woke Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT) policies, which focus on identity politics and distract from our military’s core mission of national defense.