National Weather Service: Winter Weather Advisory

Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-

Including the cities of Corning, Ithaca, Syracuse, Utica, Seneca

Falls, Auburn, Watkins Glen, Oneida, Hamilton, Cortland, Hornell, Elmira, Penn Yan, and Rome

119 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions

could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 

BEGWS COMMERCIAL OFFICE OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 10:00AM, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025

Valued BEGWS Customers,

The opening of our Commercial Office will be delayed Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Our Commercial Office will open at 10:00am.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. As a friendly reminder, our secure drop-off box just beyond our drive-up window at 7 South Avenue is available to you.

 

Sweet: The Dana Lyons Apartment Work Is Going Very Well

Bath Village Mayor Michael Sweet says recently took a tour of the Dana Lyon School from Providence Housing and Pike Construction officials.  Sweet says he was inspired by the incredible progress made in just eleven months. The mayor says it’s heartening to see every effort being made to preserve the old school's original charm.  Sweet also says these apartments will be in high demand, with a waiting list that will be a mile long.

 

Happening Friday: The Spirit Of Christmas In Bath 

Coming up this Friday December 5, in the Village of Bath, they’ll be having the Spirit of Christmas.  Santa will be there along with a lot of vendors and holiday fun.  That’s from 6pm to 8pm this coming Friday.  

Today Is The Deadline For Sponsoring Wreaths

The last day for sponsoring wreaths at the Bath National Cemetery is today.  The wreath laying ceremony will be Saturday December 13 at Noon.  In order to sponsor a wreath, you can click the link on the front page of this radio station's website.  

 

Sheriff Allard: Three Commendations For Records Upgrade

From Sheriff Allard:   For the past six months, Undersheriff John McNelis, Lieutenant Brian Logsdon and Lieutenant Chris Kennedy have worked tirelessly to successfully manage and bring into existence something our county has never had before, a county wide law enforcement records management system.  The significance of this task is the unification of all local law enforcement data being housed in one centralized location point.  Almost all of our neighboring counties have utilized this method of records management for years, however, Steuben County law enforcement has never before united to achieve this critical sharing of information. 

These leaders have engaged all law enforcement agencies to map out their own administrative sharing permissions, dashboards, lineal progression of data management and ultimate project creation so that no participant is left behind.  They successfully coordinated partnerships not only with county law enforcement leaders, but also with 911, IT and the vendor to bring this project to a successful completion.  They devised end user training which all members of our patrol force successfully completed and shared that training with the other agencies in our collaboration.  Their patience and professionalism are confirmed by the complimentary statements from our Chiefs of Police and Officers in Charge of agencies. 

All of these actions are worthy of commendation, but that is not the entire picture.  All three of these professionals completing this monumental task continued in their duties as leaders in our agency, shepherding our patrol force through a successful bank robbery investigation and the hiring and training of new deputies, as well as the myriad of other incredibly important duties that they are responsible for.

I, Sheriff James L. Allard, do hereby commend Undersheriff John D. McNelis, Lieutenant Brian Logsdon and Lieutenant Chris Kennedy for their commitment, professionalism, leadership and service.  Not only have you successfully completed this incredibly important and difficult task, you also continue to engage yourself in multiple extra projects which positively effect not only our Office, but all of Steuben County.

Thank you all for your continued professionalism, integrity, leadership and service to the citizens of Steuben County.

James L. Allard, Sheriff

 

Avoca Central's Senior Citizen Luncheon 

They’re having a Senior Citizen Luncheon, two weeks from tomorrow at Avoca Central School.  It’s being put on by the Avoca student council at 1:15 Tuesday December 16.  The school says to RSVP no later than December 9^th to Krissy Stowe at 607 566-2221.     

 

Financial Aid Experts Holding Event Today At CCC

Corning Community College says, if you’re trying to apply and need help with your FAFSA or TAP forms, join their financial aid experts today at 5pm and 6pm in the Health Education Center.  That’s on Dennison Parkway East, in Corning. 

 

Governor Urges More New Yorkers To Enroll in EAP, the State’s Energy Affordability Program, Providing up to $500 In Annual Discounts on Energy Bills

 

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEW YORKERS CAN NOW APPLY FOR HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE

 

Eligible Households Could Receive up to $996 To Help Keep Their Homes Warm This Winter

 

Home Energy Assistance Program Helps New Yorkers Cover the Cost of Keeping Heat on Amid Rising Energy Prices

 

Program Opening Was Delayed by Several Weeks Due to Republicans’ Federal Government Shutdown

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New Yorkers can now begin applying for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the winter. The program, known as HEAP, can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their home.

“As temperatures have already begun to drop, it's disgraceful that the federal government took so long to provide federal funding for critical heating assistance for families across the state,” Governor Hochul said. “Hardworking New Yorkers count on this assistance to help with their utility bills and keep their homes warm during the cold winter months. That's why I fought hard to restore this funding and will continue to do everything in my power to help New York families apply for additional state funding to bring down energy costs.”

Due to Washington Republicans’ 43-day shutdown of the federal government, the opening of the HEAP application period was pushed back by a month as temperatures began to drop. The program, overseen by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), is 100 percent federally funded. 

Many households automatically receive a HEAP payment due to their enrollment in other programs. OTDA prepared those automatic payments ahead of time and these households can now be assured that a HEAP payment will soon be made to their heat supplier without needing to apply or take any additional action.

Eligible households can receive one Regular HEAP benefit per season and could also be eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit if they are in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility services shut off. Applications for the additional emergency benefits will be accepted beginning January 2, 2026. 

The benefit amounts vary — with a maximum of $996 — based on income, household size, heating source and if the household contains a vulnerable member. A family of four can have a maximum gross monthly income of $6,680, or an annual gross income of $80,165, and still qualify for assistance. 

Applications for assistance are accepted at local departments of social services and can be submitted online, through the mail or in person. Additionally, older adults needing assistance with HEAP applications can contact their local office for the aging or contact the NY Connects helpline at 1-800-342-9871. 

More than 1.5 million households received a Regular HEAP benefit last year. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Governor Hochul also urged more New Yorkers to enroll in New York State’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP), which provides up to $500 in annual discounts on energy bills. The State’s EAP already serves approximately one million households statewide, but state officials estimate that approximately 1.5 million more households are eligible to receive a discount. New Yorkers can visit ny.gov/EAP to learn about eligibility and enrollment.