WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM 

Northern Oneida-Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-
Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-
Including the cities of Oneida, Watkins Glen, Ithaca, Boonville,
Rome, Cortland, Auburn, Syracuse, Utica, Seneca Falls, Hornell,
Hamilton, Corning, Penn Yan, and Elmira
654 AM EST Tue Dec 2 2025

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized amounts around 7 inches possible
  over the higher elevation, especially in Cortland, Madison and
  Oneida counties. Snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour are
  expected during the morning hours.

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.

Plans For Law Enforcement Cameras On The Interstates

Steuben County is working to put up 60 cameras on I-390, I-86 and I-99.  That’s so the sheriff’s department can monitor vehicles entering the county.  There will also be cameras on the Exit Ramps monitoring vehicles that were on the interstate but got off on an exit.  If approved by the county finance committee and the full legislature, this will be used for crime scenes accident scenes and weather events in Steuben County.  The cost, if approved, will be $250,000 a year for five years.

 

Campbell Savona Skating Party Is This Friday Night

The annual Spirit of Christmas is this Friday evening in Bath.  At the same time that will be going on, Campbell Savona’s Parent Teacher Organization is having a roller skating party at the Campbell Savona Elementary school.  It’s $3.00 per person and kids k-6 grade, must be accompanied by an adult.  Skate rentals will be provided.

Bomb Threats Made To Three Of Senator Schumer's Offices

From Senator Schumer: " (Yesterday) morning, I was informed by law enforcement entities throughout New York of multiple bomb threats that were made at my offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island with the email subject line 'MAGA' and from an email address alleging the '2020 election was rigged.'

"Local and federal law enforcement responded immediately and are conducting full security sweeps. Everyone is safe, and I am grateful for their quick and professional response to ensure these offices remain safe and secure for all New Yorkers.

"As I have said many times, these kinds of violent threats have absolutely no place in our political system. No one—no public servant, no staff member, no constituent, no citizen—should ever be targeted for simply doing their job."

 

“Toys for Tots Fill the Patrol Car” and “Coats for Kids” 

Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Saturday, December 6, 2025, deputies will host the “Toys for Tots Fill the Patrol Car and Coats for Kids” event at the Erwin and Hornell Walmart plazas.  From 10am to 12pm toys and children’s coats will be collected for Steuben County children.  The toys will be distributed to Steuben County children in need and the new or gently used coats are distributed to Steuben County school districts for children in need of cold weather clothing.  This event has grown over the past five years, and the generosity and charitable spirit at both events last year was overwhelming and indicative of the sense of community in our county.

“Toys for Tots” donation boxes will be posted in both the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and the County Office Building in Bath, New York, for those that wish to donate but cannot attend the event.

Sheriff Allard wishes to thank all who participate, donate, visit, assist, fund and work to make these events a success which will benefit hundreds of Steuben County families during this holiday season.

 

New DMV Laws For 2026

Whec TV Rochester reports that there are new DMV laws, which go into effect in January.  Such as: going 10 miles over the speed limit will be four points off your license instead of three.  Using your cell while driving is going from five points off, to six points off your license.  Failure to yield for pedestrians will be five points off your license instead of three.  Also, illegal u turns will be an additional two points off as well.