Statement From Steuben County Emergency Services

***Verizon Wireless Service Update***

"We understand that late last night, Verizon cell service was restored.  If you are still experiencing issues, restart your phone, to re-establish connection to the network or reach out to Verizon service."

 

A Lot Of Narcan Training In Steuben County In 2025

The Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee reports that last year they trained 664 individuals—including parents, teachers, emergency responders, business personnel, students, and agency workers—on how to administer Narcan. "This means hundreds of residents are now equipped to act in the critical minutes before emergency services arrive," said

Connie Terry, Program Assistant with Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston.  

 

The Prez Signs A New Law About Milk In Schools

GOP Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Democrat US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand successfully urged President Trump to sign their milk legislation yesterday. According to Congresswoman Tenney, this is a practical law that allows schools more leeway to provide healthy, nutrient-rich milk, while also supporting dairy farmers in upstate New York.  From Senator Gillibrand: “Children require nutritious meals to learn and prosper, and whole milk delivers those essential nutrients. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act promotes children’s health and bolsters New York State’s dairy industry.”

A Boater Safety Class Is Slated For Saturday January 24 

The Steuben County Sheriff's Office Navigation Division will host a FREE one-day New York State Boaters Safety Course on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The class will be held from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, 7007 Rumsey Street Ext., Bath , NY 14810. You must be at least 10 years old to attend and must pass a written test at the end of the session.Seating for the class is limited to 30 persons and pre-registration is required. There is no charge for the course. New York State however charges a fee of $10 for the boater's certificate which does not expire. To sign up for the class complete the online registration at: Click Here - https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/238965

 

Troopers Charge A Tompkins Co Man For Using Bear Spray

State Police say that an Ithaca man used bear spray on another person in the face, in an apartment building.  The Ithaca man was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Noxious Matter.