A Trial Date Has Been Set, For Larry Schoonover Court Case

Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker tells WVIN News that October 28, is the new trial date for the Larry Schoonover case.  Schoonover is the Bath man who is accused of getting into a standoff with numerous law enforcement agencies in August of 2023.   The case was in court two weeks ago, but a mistrial was declared by Judge Chauncey Watches because there were not enough jurors to go to trial. 

 

Corning Woman Pleaded Guilty To Manslaughter 1

Brenda Lee McKay is a Corning woman who recently pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree recently in Steuben County Court.  She was accused of committing homicide in Corning back in 2020, by beating a 100 year man named Gerald Early to death with a hammer.  McKay will be sentenced at a later date, in Steuben County Court.   

 

The Inter-County Association Event This Friday

Congressman Nick Langworthy and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano are attending an inter–county association event in Watkins Glen this Friday at 9:30am.  Officials say they meet monthly, and discuss state issues.  This Friday, there’s a resolution the association will consider voting on, the resolution is about the Rural Equity Initiative.  The Rural Equity Initiative is an economic development plan, calling for an increase in Medicaid reimbursements for ambulances in small towns.  The initiative also asks for an increase in funding for cell phone communications in small town areas.    

 

Canisteo Police: ID'd Suspects, Found The Stolen Property 

Over in Canisteo, police there say that they’ve found the property that was stolen over the weekend, and they say they’ve also identified the vehicle used and the suspects who were involved.  Canisteo Police and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department had been on the lookout for a Mercury Mountaineer, believed to have been used in committing numerous larcenies over the weekend in Canisteo.  Canisteo Police Sgt. Giglio also says, the investigation is still ongoing and more details will be made available at some point in the future.

 

Full Statement From Canisteo Police:

"Over the last 3 days, The Canisteo Police Department working with the Steuben County Sheriff's Office investigating the Burglaries and Larcenies that had occurred in the Canisteo Area. We are glad to say we were able to locate and recover the stolen property. This is still an ongoing investigation and details will be limited at this time. The individuals and vehicle were able to be identified as well as the vehicle used.

 

"The Canisteo Police Department thanks the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, The Elmira Police Department, and The Chemung County Sheriff's Office for their assistance throughout this investigation, it truly was a team effort by all Departments that made it possible to locate the property and identify the individuals responsible.

 

"To the community, who provided information, tips, surveillance footage and cooperation throughout this investigation, THANK YOU!"

 

St James Hospital Putting A Pause On Selective Surgeries

Over in Hornell, St James Hospital says, they’re putting a pause, on what they call selective surgeries, those are surgeries for non-emergency situations.  The reason: because there is a nationwide shortage of IV Fluid.  

 

See full statement below: 

 

In alignment with the UR Medicine affiliates, St. James Hospital will pause some elective and semi-elective surgical procedures requiring IV sterile fluids, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 16. This pause will affect surgeries scheduled at St. James Hospital. If you are currently scheduled for surgery or a procedure, you will be notified if your appointment has changed.

Since Hurricane Helene, hospitals nationwide have experienced significantly reduced shipments of IV sterile fluids. The Baxter International Plant, based in Marion, N.C., was severely damaged because of flooding from the September hurricane. According to the American Hospital Association, the plant makes 60% of the nation’s supply of IV fluids and peritoneal dialysis solutions, amounting to 1.5 million bags daily.

The U.S. government has approved use of fluids from international suppliers, and UR Medicine procurement teams are working to increase supplies from multiple vendors. While shipments of IV fluids have resumed at lower rates than before, and UR Medicine faculty and staff have taken multiple
innovative steps to use fluids more efficiently.

The pause on some elective and semi-elective surgeries will help UR Medicine extend its system-wide reserves of sterile fluids, ensuring consistent patient care across all locations with urgent and emergent cases as priorities. All cases will be reviewed daily by perioperative leaders from across the system to determine urgency. We will resume full surgery schedules as soon as available resources allow.

 

Governor Hochul Endorses Proposition 1

FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL:  "New Yorkers, this November, we have the power to enshrine abortion rights in our state constitution.
"Voting YES on Prop 1 is a vote to ensure women, not politicians like myself, have the power to make decisions about their own bodies."