Street Work Is Coming Up In Bath On May 16, May 20

Kanakadea Park Reopens Thursday May 15 2025

FROM COUNTY SPOKESPERSON EDDY VANSTINE:

Steuben County Public Works Commissioner Eric Rose announced today that Kanakadea Park will reopen Thursday, May 15, 2025, after being closed due to flooding and storm debris.  “Our crews worked hard to clean up the damage and restore safe conditions,” said Commissioner Rose. “We’re happy to welcome the public back.”  For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at (607) 664-2460

 

Meeting About Route 15 Bridge In Bath, Is Tonight

The Steuben County Department of Public Works will host a public information meeting regarding the County Road 15 Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the Town of Bath. The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM this evening at the County Civil Defense Building, on Route 54 in Bath.  Officials will be informing the public about the upcoming rehabilitation project and get feedback on it. Representatives from Steuben County, the New York State D.O.T. and consultants, Fisher Associates, will be there.

 

Local College Graduations

Graduation was held Saturday at Alfred State college.  About 1,000 graduates received their diplomas.  Speakers included Alfred State President Dr. Stephen Mauro, Corning Inc.'s Charles Craig and student speaker Alyssa James of Pittsford, NY.  Graduation for Alfred University and Corning Community College will be on May 17.

 

Road Work Coming Up In The Town Of Cohocton

Coming up on May 21 and 22, crews will be closing Kirkwood road in Cohocton.  From the Steuben County Sheriff's Dept: 

"We have been notified that County Route 35, Kirkwood Road, in the Town of Cohocton, will be closed to all traffic from the intersection of Pine Hill Road and CR35 on Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at 8:30am to 3:oopm. The road will be closed to replace a pipe. There will not be an onsite detour, motorists should plan accordingly."

 

Annual Civil War Reenactment Slated For June

The annual Battle of Lain’s Mill Civil War Reenactment returns to Lain’s Cider Mill on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8.  that will be on Lain Road, in the Town of Canisteo, with reenactments each day beginning at 1:00 PM those days.

 

Langworthy: The Safety Of Planes, Airports

Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy is the head of the Aviation Safety Caucus  in the House.  Langworthy put out a statement yesterday saying that his top priority is air safety.      "America once led the world in aviation safety, boasting a historic stretch without major incidents. But from the tragic 2009 crash in Buffalo to recent close calls at Reagan National and this week’s alarming air traffic control screen outage at Newark Liberty, it’s clear that our system is under strain—and it's entirely preventable.  During visits with air traffic controllers across NY-23, I’ve heard the same message repeatedly: “We need more personnel.” These skilled professionals are stretched thin, and we must do more to inspire and support the next generation to pursue this vital career."

 

Also, Democrat U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer put out a statement Sunday, saying that there was another and new outage at Newark International Airport  that happened Sunday morning.  "There was a new outage at Newark airport this morning—Enough.  Secretary Duffy needs to put Newark first in line to receive critically-needed fixes and tech so Air Traffic Control can function safely like it should.  Newark cannot wait."