A Bath Man Is Facing Assault And Robbery Charges

From The Sheriff's Dept:

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on April 29, 2025, Deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Andrew M. Machuga, age 30, of State Route 415, Bath, New York, following a report of a woman screaming for help in the Town of Bath.  It is alleged that Mr. Machuga repeatedly struck another person causing injury, choked that person and then forcibly stole property from them.  Mr. Machuga was charged with Robbery in the Second Degree, a class C Felony, Assault in the Third Degree and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. The victim was treated and released by EMS on scene.  Mr. Machuga was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and held for felony offenses.  

Sheriff Allard thanks the New York State Police for their assistance in this arrest.

 

Bath Mayor: The Street Dept And The Village Parks

WVIN caught up with Bath Village Mayor Michael Sweet this morning.  "The Street Department is trying to get all the parks in summer shape," Sweet tells WVIN.  "The parks have been through a rough winner from the wind and the twigs, and similar issues.  So we're trying to get the park areas cleaned up.  Also, Mossy Bank Park is now open for the season.  The bathrooms there are open.  At the dog park, we added a bathroom there too.  Then you can get a pod, to use the pickelball courts at the Bath Village Hall.  You just pay for the pod and we sign you up and it's registered in your name and it's yours for eternity," Sweet said today.  

 

The Annual Mustang Rally To Be Held At A Closer Location

In Hornell, Mayor John Buckley says, the 16th Annual Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes, will be held in Hornell on August 1 and August 2.  Buckley says, the Mustang  Rally is going to be held in Hornell after 15 years of having it in Phelps.  "This event marks an exciting new chapter for the Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes," Buckley said.  "I look forward to welcoming all attendees to Hornell for a weekend full of fun, camaraderie, and, of course, incredible cars. I would like to thank all the volunteers who made the Rally into such a wonderful event in the Village of Phelps for so many years. We are honored to carry on the tradition here in the Maple City."

 

Ebikes, Escooters And Helmet Safety In Steuben County
It's not a problem that is exclusive to Hornell: this is an issue for several places in Steuben County, Hornell Fire Chief Frank Brzowski and Hornell Police Chief Ted Murray are both concerned about ebikes and escooters.  According to the Hornell Fire Chief, some of those who ride them sometimes speed and drive too quickly around vehicles on the road and without helmets.  Also, the fire chief maintains that when you're on an ebike or escooter and you are in an accident, the impact can be very painful.  "It's not like a regular pedal bicycle," Fire Chief Brzowski said.  On ebikes/escooters, you are moving at a higher speed and you can suffer pretty significant injuries, just like you would in a motor vehicle," the fire chief explained.   As a result, Hornell Police Chief Ted Murray is pushing to get an ordiance passed, so that those on ebikes/escooters are required to wear helmets.  

 

A Free Boater Safety Course Is Coming Up On May 17

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Department says, they’ll be offering a free  boater safety court on May 17 – that’s a Saturday – at the sheriff’s office on Rumsey Street Extension in Bath.   Sheriff Allard notes that the only cost in this is, you have to pay for a $10.00 state certificate. Click the link to register:  https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/229271