Update: Town Of Woodhull Roads Are Now Open

The Town of Woodhull was heavily damaged on Friday August 9.  Officials say that in Woodhull, every road including County Route 129 is now open.  County Route 129 had a huge gaping hole in it, which looked more like a ditch, after the flash flooding 25 days ago.   Also, there’s a Moe-Town music benefit this Saturday, September 6,  in Addison, to raise money for local flood victims, including, we’re told, the owners of the downtown businesses in Woodhull.  Tickets are $10.00 per person.    

 

Corning Fire Chief Wins Award From State Fire Chiefs 

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs has selected  Corning City Fire Chief Brad Davies as the Career Fire Chief, of the year.   

 

Dinosaurs At Dusk - At Corning Community College 

Coming up this Friday night at the Corning Community College Digital Dome, the video presentation of Dinosaur’s At Dusk, there will be two showings, 7pm and 8pm.  

 

State Law Now Requires Boater Safety Classes

The Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport is offering additional boater safety classes.  The two extra boater safety courses will be held from 10am-6pm on September 22 and November 2.  They say pre-registration is required.   

 

Capital Region Area State Lawmaker Wants To Pass Tougher Laws On Passing Stopped School Buses 

Spectrum News reports that a new law is being proposed to stiffen penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.  The current legal punishments are: First Offense: $250-$400 fine, up to 30 days in jail, five points on your license.

Also, if you are convicted of three violations within three years, your license will be revoked for at least six months.

 

Under Schnectady Assemblyman Santabarbara’s legislation, if it’s passed,

• It’d be $1,000 for each offense
• Jail Time: Up to six months
• License Points: Seven points for each offense
• License Suspension: Six months automatically if convicted
• Community Service: 50 hours related to school or child safety.

 

Governor To Hold A Green Energy Summit Tomorrow

Governor Kathy Hochul is having a clean energy event, Wednesday and Thursday in the City of Syracuse.  “As we continue to bring new manufacturing and economic opportunities to New York, we’re ensuring these businesses are aligned with our vision of a clean and renewable economy,” Governor Hochul said. “Supporting our historic investments in renewable energy, this summit will bring together the brightest minds to explore how we can accelerate our progress, what potential roles next generation technologies can play in stimulating economic growth and jobs throughout our state, and how New York’s innovation ecosystem can support these future industries.”  Republican State Senator Tom O’Mara is skeptical about the green energy summit.  O’Mara says that Governor Kathy Hochul should use the event to announce that she is dropping the state’s climate action council plans for a state version of a green new deal.