Bank Robbery Suspect Bova, Gets A New Defense Attorney

Dominick Bova, the suspect in the Addison bank robbery, has a new attorney.  The original lawyer was a county public defender, but it turns out that Daniel Dubois of Buffalo is now the defense lawyer. The next court date for Bova is set for February 27 in Steuben County Court. Motions are still pending.  Dominick Bova remains without bail in Steuben County Jail. 

 

Dana Lyons House Lottery Starts January 23

Providence Housing has announced that the applications to rent an apartment from the new Dana Lyons Apartments, will begin on January 23 and go until March 24.  There are 49 apartments.  Occupants will be selected on April 7.

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Fatal Horse And Buggy Accident In Allegany County

On January 20, 2026, at 1:35 P.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a collision involving an Amish buggy on County Route 29 in the town of Willing. Investigation determined that the horse-drawn buggy was traveling on County Route 29 and turned into the path of a fully loaded 2009 International logging truck. The operator of the buggy, Atlee Miller, 24 of Willing, NY was transported to Jones Memorial Hospital and succumbed to his injuries. The horse had no injuries.  NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit assisted in this investigation.

 

Bradford Central And Campbell Savona Might Consolidate

According to Jason Rosno, superintendent of Campbell Savona Central School, the CS school board will meet on Monday, January 26th.  The CS Board of Education will formally vote that evening to approve a feasibility study with Bradford on a potential consolidation.

 

Hammondsport Democrats To Hold A Caucus 

 

A Small Biz Roundtable Meeting Was Held This Morning

This morning, the Main Place in Hornell hosted a meeting for the Steuben County Agriculture Industry and Planning.  Local business owners will participate in this roundtable discussion about small businesses.

 

The Governor's Proposed 2026 Budget Is Out

Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul gave her budget speech Tuesday. The budget is $260 billion.  According to the governor, taxes will increase .7 percent.  $39.3 billion for education, $1.6 billion for Pre-K programs, $395 million for universal school meals, and $90 million dollars for SUNY and New York City CUNY schools are all included in her proposed budget.  

Republican Assemblyman Phil Palmesano says, If the governor really wanted to address the affordability issue, she would cut taxes and spending instead of catering to the socialist wing of her party.