STATEMENT FROM STEUBEN CO EMERGENCY SERVICES

9:17PM  The severe storm that moved across New York state this afternoon caused extensive damage across Steuben County.  Many trees and power lines were damaged as a result of the storm.  Areas of the county hardest hit were Woodhull, Tuscarora, Lindley, Erwin, Campbell, Thurston, Hornby, the town of Corning and City of Corning. Some county and town roads have limited access due to downed trees and powerlines. Please limit travel overnight and allow crews to work and clear debris. 

 

Local fire departments and electric crews are out and working multiple calls for service. Please use 911 only for a true emergency.  Call utility companies for electrical issues.  Do not approach downed powerlines or cables. 

 

As of 8:00 p.m. on July 15th there were approximately 12,500 electric customers without power.  Crews will continue to work during the night to make conditions safe and restore power, however it may take several hours to days to get all the power restored.   Check on elderly and vulnerable family and neighbors.  Tuesday will bring more hot and humid temperatures.  Implement your emergency plan.  Use caution with generators.  Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible to maintain cooling.   

 

Statements From State And Local Leaders About Saturday

:FROM CONGRESSMAN NICK LANGWORTHY:  "Saturday was a dark day for our nation as we watched an assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania.   I’m heartbroken that an innocent American was killed at this rally with others critically injured. My prayers are with their families during this incredibly challenging time. I also want to thank the Secret Service agents and local law enforcement officers who took out the perpetrator and put themselves in harm’s way to protect President Trump and the rally attendees. 

 

FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLAUDIA TENNEY:  “Praying for President Trump, his family, the great patriots at the rally in harm’s way and all of America during this tragic time.”

 

FROM DEMOCRAT SENATE MAJORITY LEADER SCHUMER:

I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally and relieved that former President Trump is safe.  Political violence has no place in our country. 

 

FROM STEUBEN COUNTY DEMOCRAT CHAIR SHAWN HOGAN:  “Any human being who has a conscience or a soul, has to be upset and horrified at what we just saw.  In my lifetime I have witnessed the deaths of JFK, MLK and RFK Sr.  This has to stop.  The culture of hate and violence has to stop.”

 

Bath Village Officials To Hold A Community Workshop

The Village of Bath is having a Community Workshop.  That will be on August 12, at 6pm at the Bath Volunteer Fire Department.  Mayor Michael Sweet says, Bath residents who have a specific project in mind or just want to talk about their vision for the future , are welcome to come and voice their thoughts. 

 

Accident Sunday Morning In Campbell - Teen Flown To Strong Memorial Hospital In Rochester For Treatment 

State Troopers report that an 18 year old girl was flown by Lifenet Helicopter to Strong Memorial Hospital after an accident in the town of Campbell Sunday morning in the 10am hour.  Troopers say that her 2009 Subaru was on Woodcock Road when it exited the roadway, overturning and striking a tree. State Police were assisted by the Campbell Fire Department, Painted Post Fire Department, AMR Ambulance, and LifeNet.  Troopers also say, this is an ongoing investigation. 

 

Hornell Man Charged For Allegedly Stealing An Excavator

Steuben County Sheriff reports that there was a grand larceny arrest over the weekend.  The sheriff says a $77,000 excavator was stolen from Great American Excavators in South Corning.  The charge against the suspect, Richard Snyder, 23, of Hornell, is Grand Larceny in the Second Degree.  Snyder was arraigned and released. 

 

Woodhull Homicide Suspect Still Being Held Without Bail

Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker says 24 year old Bradley Maddalena of Wellsville, who was charged with Murder in the Second Degree on June 22^ndin Woodhull,  Maddalena is still being held in Steuben County Jail without bail.