Savona Village Officials, To Honor A Local First Grader

In the Savona Village park, crews are working on building a splash pad for students.   It will be named after Lillee Rae Bronson, a first grade student at Campbell-Savona, who died in 2022 of bone cancer.  The splash pad is being built with money, which came in from donations from Corning Incorporated and Architectural Concrete Plus and Custom Mix Concrete. 

Hochul Wants To Ban Ice, From Housing Prisoners In New York State's County Jails And Local Jails

Democrat  Governor Kathy Hochul says, an agreement has been worked out, on the state budget.  Canisteo Republican Joe Sempolinski says, don’t hold your breath for that, it could be weeks away.  Also, according to the governor, the state budget has an ICE ban included in it. “The final budget will prohibit local governments, state and local police, and state and local corrections, from entering in to agreements with the federal government that allow for state and local resources to be used for civil immigration enforcement and detention purposes," Hochul said yesterday.  "This includes jails. Local governments will also be barred from paying or in any way, contributing to the costs related to constructing, owning, or operating an immigration detention facility."    

Steuben County IDA Update On A NY Forward Project

Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Director Jamie Johnson says, work on the Lake Champlin Pier, and that’s getting paid for from the New York Forward money, is expected to be done by this October.  Work is slated to begin on July 7.  

Bath Board Of Ed's Public Hearing On The School Budget

The Bath Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the upcoming Bath school budget vote, the public hearing will be next Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30pm in the auditorium.

Big News From Corning Incorporated

Corning  Incorporated and computer company NVIDIA are going to be working together on multi-year AI projects.  A Corning Inc spokesperson says, because of this partnership, Corning Incorporated will be creating more than 3,000 jobs in North Carolina and Texas and will be building three new facilities in those states. 

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, said, “AI is driving the largest infrastructure buildout of our time – and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reinvigorate American manufacturing and supply chains. Together with Corning, we are inventing the future of computing with advanced optical technologies – building the foundation for AI infrastructure where intelligence moves at the speed of light while advancing the proud tradition of Made in America.”

Wendell P. Weeks, chairman, CEO, and president of Corning, said, “What NVIDIA is doing is nothing short of extraordinary, not just for the future of artificial intelligence, but for the American advanced manufacturing workforce. Their commitment is directly fueling the expansion of our U.S. manufacturing footprint and creating more than 3,000 new high-paying jobs for American workers. This partnership is proof that AI is not just a technology story. It is a manufacturing story, and it is happening here in the United States. Together with NVIDIA, we are ensuring the critical technologies powering AI are invented, engineered, and built in America.”

Some Possible Good News For Gunlocke Employees

Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Director Jamie Johnson says, with the closing of Gunlocke in Wayland, comes a possible answer from Czech Republican railway manufacturing company, Bona Trans.  "The timing is fortuitous," Johnson said.  "When Gunlocke closed, immediately, Bona Trans reached out to the I.D.A. and wanted access to the Gunlocke employees.  Bona Trans has been working very closely with Workforce New York and others on this," Johnson explained.    

Corning Inc Announces A New Partnership

Corning  Incorporated and computer company NVIDIA are going to be working together on multi-year AI projects.  A Corning Inc spokesperson says, because of this partnership, Corning Incorporated will be creating more than 3,000 jobs in North Carolina and Texas and will be building three new facilities in those states. 

Public Hearing Tonight At Prattsburgh Cenral School

Prattsburgh School Superintendent Kory Bay says, there will be two budget informational meetings for Prattsburgh Central School’s 2026-2027 budget.  One is this evening at 6pm in Room 301 at Prattsburgh Central, another on Thursday of next week,  also at 6pm at Prattsburgh Central in Room 301.  The Prattsburgh Central Superintendent says they are looking at a tax levy increase of 40.6% next year.

Footin It For Family Is Back Once Again

The 10^th annual Cohocton 5K run/walk called “Footin’ It For Family,” it’s to raise money for the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center in Dansville.  This is held in Cohocton and will be Sunday, May 17.  If you go to this website,  you can register.  The 5k event is on Dutch Hill Road in Cohocton and the total cost is $35.60. 

There Were Outages This Morning In Steuben County

In the 7am hour this morning, there were hundreds of NYSEG outages in Steuben County.  In Bath, there were 27 NYSEG customers without power.   In Campbell, there were 872 outages.  In Savona, 299 customers did not have power.  In Thurston, they had a total of 265 NYSEG customers without power.  

The Upcoming Bath Village Meeting 

Bath Village Mayor Michael Sweet tells our news departmnt that he is working on getting more information and suggestions on how to decrease the crime rate in Bath.  Sweet says he wants to move forward with this and get more data and then, get the community’s feedback at a special meeting at the Bath Fire Hall.  The date for this meeting has not been set as of yet. 

Prattsburgh Central Is Having An Info-Meeting Tomorrow

Prattsburgh School Superintendent Kory Bay says, there will be two budget informational meetings for Prattsburgh Central School’s 2026-2027 budget.  One is going to be held on May 7, that is Thursday evening, at 6pm in Room 301 at Prattsburgh Central.  There will also be an informational meeting on the budget, that  will be on Thursday of next week, May 14,  also at 6pm at Prattsburgh Central School, in Room 301.  The Prattsburgh Central Superintendent says they are looking at a tax levy increase of 40.6% next year.

Update On The Possibility Of Dissolving Village of Addison 

Addison Village Mayor Ed Soporowski says, coming up June 8 there will be a public hearing on this at 6pm at the Addison Community Center.  On June 16, the village board will review all comments, recommendations and suggestions from the June 8 meeting. If any revisions are made, that will be submitted to the Addison Village Board on July 1.  Then on July 13 there will be a village board vote and the village board will set the date for a public  referendum, or stop the process.  If there is a referendum on dissolving the Village of Addison,  that would happen on September 15.

The Latest On The Possible C.A.R.T. Teams For Steuben Co

Steuben County Emergency Services Director Tim Marshall is working on an idea, to start up what are called CART Teams, to rescue farm animals when they break loose on roads during a rollover accident.  The C.A.R.T. Teams would also be there to rescue people’s pets when there is major flooding.  Marshall says he’s thinking of bringing in Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Finger Lakes SPCA and Humane Societies, to make up these teams. 

Statement From Guthrie Wineglass Marathon Organizers

The Guthrie Wineglass Marathon is 90% FULL! Please register as soon as possible to secure your spot on the starting line.

Registration for all Wineglass Race Series events is completed online. See you on October 4th!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Corning/WineGlassMarathon

#wineglassmarathon #runwineglass #wineglass2026

A Three Mile Run Is Set For This Summer In Watkins Glen

Sheriff Jim Allard says there will be a fun, three mile run, in Watkins Glen.  This run is happening on July 12^th starting at 9am.  The minimum age for this is 13, and you can run either alone or in teams of three.  You can either sign up to run or sign up to donate.  All proceeds will go to the Sheriff Ron Spike First Responders Wellness Center and they’re looking to raise $10,000.    

Click here to donate.

Click here to sign up to run in the event.

Corning Community College To Play Pink Floyd Music To Stunning Visuals In The Digital Dome Theater 

From CCC:  Pink Floyd’s iconic album “The Dark Side Of The Moon” will be on playing at SUNY Corning Community College’s Digital Dome Theater starting on May 8, 2026.
Originally released in March 1973, The Dark Side Of The Moon comes to the Digital Dome Theater for viewers to enjoy the album’s music set to stunning visuals in a 360-degree planetarium show. With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon in surround sound, has been embraced by the band.
NSC Creative have led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis.
Each song has a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. A truly immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond the realms of 2D experience.
There are four show dates during the month of May. Tickets range from $14-$18 and can be purchased online at https://www.corning-cc.edu/about/digital-dome-theater.php.
May show dates and times:
• May 8 (6:00 pm and 7:00 pm)
• May 15 (8:00 pm)
• May 22 (6:00 pm and 7:00 pm)
• May 29 (8:00 pm)

A New S.R.O. For Corning-Painted Post

Sheriff Allard says, there’s a new School Resource Officer at the Corning Painted Post School District.  The sheriff says that retired Steuben County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Terwilliger will be working for Corning Painted Post, as the new school rescource officer .     

Will Steuben County Get C.A.R.T. Teams?  Quite Possibly 

Steuben County Emergency Services Director Tim Marshall might create local teams, to deal with accidents such as trailer rollovers when farm animals escape on to the road.  There would also be a team to help people with pets, escape a severe weather incident, such as a flood.  The teams would be called C.A.R.T. – that’s County Animal Response Team.

Some Thruway Construction Is Slated For Ontario Co

According to Gov Hochul, work on I-90 is coming up in Ontario County.  This will be between exit 42 and Exit 44 and it’ll be between the Geneva-Lyons Exit and the Canandaigua Victor Exit.  

Schumer: On Breaking Up Alleged Monopolies

Democrat US Senator Chuck Schumer was in Horseheads and Elmira yesterday, talking about his legislation: The Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act.  Schumer says, if passed, it will break up big meat monopolies, support local farmers and lower costs.

Rep. Claudia Tenney:  Happy Small Biz Week

From Congresswoman Tenney:  "Happy Small Business Week! Small businesses are the backbone of NY-24. Real tax relief is making a difference. Under @POTUS.  Republicans cut taxes so Main Street can invest, hire, and grow. Don’t forget to shop small & support local businesses."

Time Change For Addison Central BOE Public Hearing

This afternoon at 4:00 pm the Addison School district is having a public hearing about the upcoming May 19th school budget vote.  This will be held in the Tuscarora Elementary School Cafe.  Originally, it was slated for 3:30pm, but the time has been changed to 4:00pm.

There Was A House Fire This Morning In Bath

At 3:31am on May 4, Bath Fire was dispatched to the scene of a fully involved structure fire on Seleck Rd. Multiple calls coming from the highway and other passerby confirmed the fire. Chief Mike Fiordo was the first unit on scene reporting a fully working Barn fire. He called for Mutual Aid from the Bath VA, and tankers from Savona and Kanona. Crews stretched 3 hand lines to the structure to suppress the fire. Additional manpower from Hammondsport and Campbell was requested to the scene. Avoca Fire was asked to establish a fill site at the Haverling Bus Garage, as well as to standby for the Bath VA. The fire was reported under control around 5:41am. The Fire Investigation team was called to the scene, no injuries were reported.

ALL UNITS WERE CLEAR AND BACK IN SERVICE AT 6:48am.

Special thanks to the Bath VA, Savona, Kanona, Hammondsport, Avoca and Bath Ambulance.

Photo credit: John Walczak

A Reminder From The Corning Police Department 

The Corning Police Department says, remember not to leave children in hot vehicles.  The Corning P.D. says, look, before you lock the doors.  They also say, if you see a child in a car with the windows closed and the door locked, call 9-1-1.

Road Work Starts Today In Prattsburgh  

Steuben County Public Works Commissioner Eric Rose says County Route 74, the Prattsburgh Pulteney Road, between Trant Road and County Route 75/Browns Corners Road, will be closed to all through traffic beginning today.  That will last for about five days.  Crews will be putting in a water line in that area.  There will be a detour.

Sheriff Allard's Monthly Newsletter For May 2026

It’s a beautiful day in Steuben County. Fields have been plowed, docks are in the lakes and apple blossoms are in bloom. Soon it will be all green! Your Sheriff’s Office continues it’s diligent work to keep the peace in Steuben County. This month we will celebrate Corrections Officer Week and Police Week, culminating with our 11th annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Friday, May 15th at 6pm at the Public Safety Building. All are welcome to join as we honor those in Law Enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities.
Our agency reorganization continues, with Deputy Tom Nybeck chosen to be promoted to Sergeant. Tom is a K9 handler, and has proven himself as both an informal and formal leader. I have every confidence that he is up to the challenge of Patrol Sergeant.
In April, we grieved with our colleagues at the City of Corning Police Department. Retired Chief Richard T. Faulisi passed away, leaving a legacy of policing spanning 40 years. He was instrumental in initiating the technological transition of the Corning Police Department in the 1990s. The loss of his leadership will be felt in our county.
April brought another busy month for our agency. We swore in a new SRO for the Corning Painted Post District, retired Deputy Todd Terwilliger. On April 8th we swore in Full and Part time Corrections Officers, Deputies, a Sergeant, Lieutenant and Undersheriff and an SRO! In the Corrections Division, eleven Corrections Officers completed the NYS DCJS Field Training Officer School. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office hosted the DCJS Basic Course for Corrections Curriculum Committee and the Inmate Classification 8-hour course which was attended by Corrections Officers Gilman, Mann, Jennifer Smith, Teeter and Wilcox. Lieutenant Wetherby, Sergeants Sciotti and Waight, along with Officers Audinwood, Burdell, Cox, Manley, and Jason Smith completed classes in High-Risk Transports, Cell Extractions and Tactical Supervisor from the NYS Tactical Officers Association. Major Sutton, Captain Mills and Lieutenant Thompson attended the New York State Sheriff’s Association Western Jail Supervisor meeting. Sergeants Sciotti and Waight completed the Patrol Rifle Instructor Course at the Southern Tier Law Enforcement Academy and Captain Mills attended the Law Enforcement Training Director’s Association of New York State Conference.
Dispatcher Clark with the “Emilee’s Challenge” trailer presented at the ESLETS Traffic Safety Conference in Saratoga, the No Empty Chair Campaign at Watkins Glen International, and several regional high schools promoting traffic safety.
Sergeant Kidder and Investigator Shepherd completed the mandatory NYS DCJS Course in Police Supervision. Deputy Nadjadi completed the Civil Deputy I Training. Investigator Brown completed the Active Attack Incident Management Course and the Patrol Less Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor course while Deputy Donahue completed the Tactical Threat Recognition and High Risk Warrant Service training by the NYS Tactical Officer Association. Deputy Swarthout and K9 Mac attended the NYS Department of Homeland Security K9 week. Deputy McCoy and K9 Tripp attended the National Police Bloodhound Association training and re-certification. Sheriff Allard attended the Western NY Sheriff’s meeting in Livingston County with twelve other Sheriffs. Sheriff Allard attended an Albany Press Conference regarding the Sheriff’s Association stance on the independence of the Office of Sheriff and to support the PROTECT ACT which is in committee in the NYS Legislature.

All of our deputies and officers performed in an outstanding fashion, and we received multiple commendations from the public regarding their outstanding performance.

We continue to pray for our first responder colleagues and deployed military across the globe, as well as their families. We also pray for the victims of mass casualty events and state sponsored aggression. Thank you for supporting the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office in these challenging times and stay safe!

Rep. Nick Langworthy/RFK Jr., Shut Down A Farm

Congressman Nick Langworthy announced on Sunday, that he got Health And Human Services Director Robert Kennedy Jr, to shut down a farm in Wisconsin.  Langworthy wrote a letter to Kennedy, telling the HHS Director that this farm was allegedly breeding dogs with cats and doing other unnecessary and violent experiments on beagles; for example, reportedly doing surgeries on them without giving them anesthesia.  The congressman says the  farm is turning in their state license and that’s after releasing 1500 animals. 

A Local Library Is Audited By The State 

The Howard Library was audited by the New York State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli’s office.  The comptroller says the Howard Library did not keep adequate financial records.  The Howard Library responded, saying that they already made improvements but will implement the suggestions from Dinapoli’s office.  

The Governor's Campaign Against Ghost Cars

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that she is getting state police out doing extra patrols to crack down on drivers with fake license plates and tags.  The governor says, troopers will be working closely with DMV offices on this problem of phoney license plates.

Big News For Wayland 

From The County IDA:  The Steuben County Industrial Development Agency is pleased to announce that GHH-BONATRANS has selected Steuben County for its first North American operations. Earlier today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the company will locate in the Wayland Business Park.  A global leader in rail wheelset systems, Bonatrans North America, Inc. will manufacture and service railway wheelsets, axles, and related components for rolling stock customers at its new Steuben County facility. With manufacturing operations in the Czech Republic and Germany, the company plans to invest up to $93 million and has committed to creating 85 new jobs, with plans for future growth.  James Johnson, executive director of the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency, said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Bonatrans North America, Inc. to Steuben County. This significant investment reflects the strength of our community and strategic location, as well as the work we have done on site readiness and infrastructure development at the Wayland Business Park to support projects of this scale. I want to thank our many partners in economic development at the state and local levels whose collaboration helped make this project possible. GHH-BONATRANS’ decision to establish its first U.S. headquarters here speaks volumes about the competitiveness of our community, and we look forward to supporting the company as it grows and creates high-quality jobs for our residents.”

Feds Report Catching Six Suspects, Ripping Off Financial Institution Customers In Places Like Steuben County

The U.S. Attorneys Office says six Buffalo area residents are being charged for allegedly using fake ID’s and tax refund check information, to open fraudulent bank accounts at financial institutions in Corning, Painted Post and Olean, as well as in Buffalo and areas around Buffalo, as well as Erie Pennsylvania.   The way the scam worked is, the suspects allegedly stole the victim’s tax refund checks – though the feds don’t explain how the suspects got their hands on the refund checks.  The suspects reportedly used that info to open the bank accounts in the victim’s names.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Bannano says the suspects stole over $1.3 million dollars total.  The victims lived in places in New York State and in Florida , Virginia and Connecticut.  The scam reportedly lasted from August of 2023 until May of 2024.         

Hochul's New Program, Is Being Tested In Yates Co

Governor Kathy Hochul is starting up a pilot program in five counties, to protect survivors of domestic and gender based violence.  The closest county to us, which will be part of this program, is Yates County.  Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella says the program will increase inter-agency communications between law enforcement, court, social services, advocates and first responders.