Steuben Co Republican Chairman Joe Sempolinski Files A Complaint Against Democrat Judge Candidate 

Steuben County GOP chairman Joe Sempolinski says, he filed a complaint with the state board of elections.  Sempolinski says the Democrats candidate for county judge - Michaela Rossetti Azemi did not tell the state she was running.  Sempolinski also says Azemi did not file her campaign finance disclosure form.

"Ms. Rossettie Azemi has not only failed to file a 32 Day Pre-General campaign finance disclosure report – which was due October 4^th- she has failed to register her campaign with the New York State Board of Elections at all," he said.  "This is a shockingly serious violation.  How can someone claim to be qualified to be a county level judge when apparently they can’t even attempt to comply with the most basic of campaign finance laws? Campaign finance disclosures enable the public to see who is financing a campaign and what campaign money is being spent on. The Democratic Party nominee has failed to comply with the law and provide any of this information. Either she has no idea what she is doing or has something to hide. Either way she shouldn’t be a judge.”  

 

Here is the Response From Rosetti Azemi’s campaign:

"Sempolinski expected that this would be yet another uncontested judicial race. The outgoing judge did not resign until it was too late to petition for his vacancy, so both parties were given the opportunity to recruit a candidate as their representative on the ballot.  She is not under any campaign violations, as confirmed by an auditor from the New York State Board of Elections. Mr. Sempolinski is not in charge of issuing violations and it's a shame that he would make false accusations for political gain. His statement demonstrates only one thing: this is a highly competitive race, and Michaela Rossettie Azemi is a qualified candidate who is willing to work hard to earn the votes to be elected as Steuben County and Family Court Judge."

Update On Haverling Street And The Charters Of Freedom

Bath Village Mayor Mike Sweet says, the work on Haverling Street is finishing up today.  Sweet also says, work on pouring concrete at the Charters of Freedom site in Pulteney Park, is wrapping up, and should be done by next week.  The mayor also notes that the dedication for the Charters of Freedom, is going to be held on Friday, October 25. 

 

Big Seminar On Weather Emergencies, Today In Corning

The United Way of the Southern Tier is holding a big event in Corning today about flood damage and repairs in Steuben County.  This will be at the Raddison Hotel in Corning.  Those who attend will learn how disaster response and recovery plans are put together.  Officials will also talk about how lessons learned from this year’s August disaster might better run local governments and non-profit agencies when the next disaster happens. 

 

Congrats To The County Fair Bicycle Contest Winners!

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says an 8 year old girl from Bath and a 7 year old boy in Corning, each won a free bicycle this week, from the sheriffs department.   From the sheriff: 

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Steuben County Sheriff’s bicycle raffle held annually at the Steuben County Fair. Hundreds of children registered to win a free bicycle at the Sheriff’s Display at the fair. Two lucky children, one male and one female, received their bicycles and helmets as a result of their winning tickets. Seven year old Gaston of Corning, New York and eight year old Abrie of Bath, New York were the winners. Both were very excited to receive their bicycles and helmets.