Another Meeting In Avoca - This One Is Friday Night

Update On Prattsburgh Wind Farm Project Plans 

From Governor Kathy Hochul: "The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission has issued final siting permits for the Rich Road Solar Energy Center and Prattsburgh Wind LLC projects. The solar farm and the wind farm, located in St. Lawrence County and Steuben County, respectively, will bring a combined 387 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to New York’s electric grid, powering more than 123,000 average-sized homes. Both facilities will contribute significantly to the State’s ambitious climate goals while providing economic benefits to local communities.  The Prattsburgh wind farm, a 147 MW wind project spanning the Towns of Prattsburgh, Avoca, Cohocton, Howard, and Wheeler in Steuben County, will produce enough power for an estimated 62,000 homes according to its developers."

The Prattsburgh Wind Farm website states that between 35 and 40 wind turbines will be built, in the involved towns (Prattsburgh, Avoca, Cohocton, Howard and Wheeler).  

From Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Director Jamie Johnson: "While this is a great milestone for the project, they are still waiting for a power purchase contract from NYSERDA before they can move forward with construction.  This process could take another year resulting in construction beginning this time next year."

 

Hornell Mayor John Buckley And Corning Mayor William Boland Ask The Steuben County Legislature For Two Things, To Help With Mental Health Related Situations And Arrests 

Both mayors have two requests:
A - Can the county hire more mental health workers?
B - Can the county hire a full time social worker to work at the Corning and Hornell Police departments?  

 

Steuben County Legislative Chair Kelly Fitzpatrick says the legislature will consider the requests from Hornell and Corning, at the county’s upcoming October 8 budget workshop.  Both Buckley and Boland spoke about their police departments at the Monday morning full Steuben County Legislative meeting.  

 

Governor Hochul: The Reasons Behind My Cell Phone Rules

In a statement where she explained her reasons for stricter cell phone rules in grade schools and high schools, Governor Kathy Hochul says, she wants kids to be kids again and to learn social skills in school  – something the governor says is happening less and less – because of constant cell phone use by the youth in school settings. 

From Governor Hochul:  "First of all, many parents on their own have said they know how bad it is. They've seen their children, especially if they were able to get a cell phone at age 12, 13, 14, they turn into a different person. First of all, they lose the capacity over time to have real, genuine social interactions. They don't make eye contact. They don't talk to other students. In school, the cafeteria is silent. They're silent when they're in the schoolyard. They're silent in the halls. And the school districts that – on their own – were courageous enough to ban them said they now hear children laughing, talking, even arguing, they're communicating more.  And it was stopped. It was a dead silence. It was so unnatural. So, I had to get teachers on board, that was the easiest one. 72 percent of teachers across this country say that they are tired of the distractions and their inability to communicate with students or make connections in a way that are positive relationships."

 

College Fair And Open House Tonight At Haverling High

Tonight from 6:00pm to 7:30pm tonight at Haverling High School, there will be a College Fair.  That will be in the high school gym.  Also - from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Haverling High School there will be an open house. 

 

Cattaraugus County Suspects Facing Charges In Kanona

From The Steuben Co Sheriff's Dept:

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on September 22, 2024 deputies arrested Nikki D. Hunt, age 38, and Robert A. Richardson, age 36, both of State Route 16, Hinsdale, New York, following an investigation of multiple break-ins of the office area of the I-86 Kanona rest area. It is alleged that Ms. Hunt and Mr. Richardson unlawfully entered and stole several items from the secure section of the rest area from July-September 2024. It is further alleged that Mr. Richardson was wanted due to an active out of state warrant. Ms. Hunt was charged with two counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony, and two counts of Petit Larceny. Mr. Richardson was charged with two counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony and two counts of Petit Larceny, as well as a Fugitive from Justice. Ms. Hunt was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and released, Mr. Richardson was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and held for extradition.

 

Cornell Cooperative Extension Is Offering A Class To Youths About How To Make Foccacia Bread 

Cornell Cooperative Extension is having a class where they’ll be teaching youths, ages 5 to 18, about making Focaccia Bread.  That’ll be a three hour class at the Howard Community Building on November 10^th from 1pm to 4pm.  The cost to take the class is $10.00. 

Click here to sign up.