Flags Lowered Today On The Second October 7 Anniversary

Governor Kathy Hochul wants flags across the state lowered today, in honor of the Israeli October 7 victims.  “Two years after the horrific attack on the people of Israel, we stand with Jewish people in New York and around the world today and every day, and remember the victims of that tragic day and those still held hostage today,” Governor Hochul said. “As the home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, we mourn this tragedy and continue to pray for the safe return of the remaining hostages, an end to the war, and a lasting peace.”

 

A Demolition Is Being Planned In The Village Of Bath

Bath Mayor Michael Sweet says, crews are going to demolish a building at 2/5 Exchange Street, to turn it into a parking lot.

"For the past three or four years, the building has really become unsafe," Mayor Sweet tells WVIN News.  "It's a safety concern and the village board has agreed to produce the funds to remove the building from that location.  We're going to demolish it and then have it turned into a parking lot." 

 

LP Building Solutions: Two Years Injury-Free

From LP Building Solutions:

LP Building Solutions’ Bath, New York mill: our team achieved one year injury-free on September 21, 2025—a major milestone in manufacturing safety.  The team worked ~145,000 hours without any safety incidents over the last year.   This achievement is even more impressive considering LP New York only opened in October 2023. In just under two years, the team has managed to stay injury-free for nearly half the site’s entire existence.   To celebrate, we hosted a steak dinner for all our LP New York team members.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Is Looking For A Bath Area Person To Do AITC (Agriculture In The Classroom Work)

The Ag in the Classroom (AITC) Educator serves as a member of the CCE Steuben Youth Development team and assists with the planning, coordination, implementation, and delivery of Ag in the Classroom programs. The AITC Educator is responsible for promoting program objectives and plans in all areas of Ag in the Classroom programming with an emphasis on events, activities, and school programming. Responsibilities also include coordination and support for 4-H youth development programming and serving as an accessible resource to program participants.  Click here for more info.

 

Aspiring Factory Workers - Check This Out 

Curious about careers in manufacturing? Join Corning Community College, for the Manufacturing Showcase! Learn about the industry, meet local employers, and explore the SUNY CCC programs that support it.

Thursday, October 17

3:00–6:00 PM

Airport Corporate Park

Industry guests include:

Eaton Corporation, Forkardt Hardinge, SEPAC, Inc., Beecher Emission Solutions Technologies, LLC (BEST), NYMAT Machine Tool Corporation, and CSS Workforce New York

RSVP here www.corning-cc.edu/manufacturing-open-house

 

Some Local Steuben Co Legislative Races Coming Up

County legislative races  that are coming up on election day Tuesday November 4^:  Republican Steuben County Lawmaker James Kuhl has opposition this year from Erwin Democrat Deborah Shannon. 

Justin Eberlin is running for the Republican Carol Ferratella seat, as Ferratella is not seeking reelection there in District 13.  Eberlin is running on the Republican and Conservative lines. 

Eberlin will be opposed by Democrat Timothy Tuttle. 

 

Bradford Central School Is In The Early Phases Of A Possible School Merger With Watkins Glen Central

There is a public meeting at  6pm this evening, at Bradford Central School inside the cafeteria.  It’s about the possibility of Bradford Central doing a merger with Watkins Glen Central School. 

 

Finger Lakes Museum Tour On October 23/24

From The Finger Lakes Museum:  

What:  Legends & Lore: Up from the Depths A guided walking tour throughout the Museum campus featuring Finger Lakes tales of mystery, tragedy, and mayhem – presented by Finger Lakes Boating Museum. Tickets - $17 per person for Museum members, $20 for non-members.

 

Where: Finger Lakes Boating Museum, 8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840. Advance  registration strongly recommended - www.flbm.org or call 607-569-2222

 

When: Thursday, October 23; Friday, October 24; and Saturday October 25, 2025 – tours starting at dusk, launching every 15 minutes, lasting about an hour.

 

Who: Open to the public (parental discretion suggested for children under 12) with scenes performed by volunteers from Keuka Lake Players and FLBM.

 

Prescription Drug Bottle Take Back Day Is Scheduled

On Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office and the Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee will host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Public Safety Building in Bath, NY. During this event, the DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. However, please do not bring needles, syringes, or lancets for disposal. These items can be disposed of at a general hospital, a residential healthcare facility (please call first), or through a mail-order take-back program.

 

Two Scams Have Been Happening In Steuben County