A Bad Fire In The Town of Pulteney

Steuben County Public Safety Director Tim Marshall tells WVIN News, that the Pulteney Fire Department was called to the scene of a structure fire Sunday morning around 8:00 a.m. The home located on Mill Street was well involved upon units arrival.  Mutual aid was provided by Prattsburgh, Hammondsport, Branchport, Bath and Wayne.  No injuries were reported and the home was a total loss. The fire is under investigation by Steuben County Fire Investigation Team.

 

Students And Staff Are Back Today At JT Elementary

There are classes today at the Jasper Troupsburg Elementary School.  The school district officials there say that the Troupsburg Town officials say, the Jasper Troupsburg Elementary School can reopen today, because the water has been tested, and it’s fine.  

 

Rosell To Replace Prossick As New County Attorney

Hornell City Hall Attorney Tim Rosell has been appointed to take over for Jennifer Prossick, as the new county attorney for Steuben County Government.  Jennifer Prossick resigned in early August. 

 

Borrello: Too Many New Yorkers Are On Medicaid

GOP State Senator George Borrello says a new report is out, that says 44 percent of New York State residents and 60 percent of New York City residents are on Medicaid.  Borrello also says, the report also says, three million state residents who should not be, are on Medicaid.  "Medicaid used to be a safety net for people who could use a helping hand,": said Borrello.  "Now, it’s being treated like a free-for-all, with taxpayers footing the bill.  We should all be outraged. "

 

Sen Gillibrand: We Need To Renew ACA Tax Credits

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to urge Congress to pass the Health Care Affordability Act by the end of this year. This legislation would permanently extend the enhanced premium tax credits (PTC) offered in individual marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), helping keep health care costs lowered for all Americans. Without an extension, these enhanced subsidies will expire at the end of 2025, causing an estimated 4 million Americans to lose their insurance over the next several years.  ?“No one should have to forgo treatment because they can’t afford health insurance,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Allowing these tax credits to expire would create a financial burden that many New Yorkers cannot afford, jeopardizing public health and forcing hard-working families to choose between potentially life-saving care and putting food on the table. I am determined to get this bill passed by the end of this year so we can keep health care costs lowered for all Americans.”