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Troopers: Suspect had modified gun and cocaine near Canisteo school
New York State Police arrested a 30-year-old Canisteo man near Canisteo Greenwood Elementary School on December 18, after a suspicious incident led to the discovery of drugs and a modified weapon. State troopers from Wayland ... more
Two men arrested in Hornell drug bust, face felony charges
Two men from Steuben and Allegany counties were arrested following a drug bust in Hornell, N.Y., on Friday afternoon. Hornell police intercepted a delivery involving methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl, leading to the arrests of Charles ... more
Canisteo American Legion donates $24K to United Way flood relief fund
The Canisteo American Legion Post 846 presented a check for nearly $24,000 to the United Way of the Southern Tier's Steuben County Flood Relief Fund on Wednesday. The funds were raised through a community event ... more
Two Elmira men arrested in connection with Canisteo burglaries
Two Elmira men have been arrested following an investigation into a series of burglaries in the Canisteo Valley area, Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard announced Thursday. Trent M. Johnson, 20, of Erie Street, and Zachary ... more
Police seek public’s help in Canisteo burglary investigation
Authorities in Canisteo are searching for two suspects believed to be involved in a string of burglaries and larcenies. The Canisteo Police Department, along with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, announced on Oct. 14 that ... more
Canisteo American Legion hosts benefit for local flood victims
The Canisteo American Legion hosted a fundraiser on Sunday to support residents affected by August’s flash flooding in Steuben County. The "Flood Victims of the Canisteo Valley" event featured local musicians, raffles, and food, with ... more
Steuben homeowners welcome expanded relief: Household income limit raised from $60,000 to $157,800 to get $50,000 grants for repairs
After some initial confusion about New York State's rules for who would be eligible for flood relief in hard-hit Steuben County, Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced a clarification. On August 9 the area was devastated ... more
Canisteo residents criticize Hochul over exclusion from flood relief funds: Governor’s office says no one has been excluded yet
Residents of Canisteo are expressing frustration after discovering they do not qualify for the emergency cash funding promised by Gov. Kathy Hochul following devastating floods caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Residents were ... more
Canisteo Food Pantry hosts emergency distribution for flood victims
In response to the recent flooding in Canisteo, the Canisteo Community Food Pantry will hold an emergency food distribution today, Tuesday, August 13. Organized by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, the event aims ... more
Inside look at the rescues in Steuben County amid severe flooding (photos)
In the wake of disastrous flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, the Bath Volunteer Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team successfully saved four people in Steuben County on Friday. The team was deployed to the ... more
Hornell secures $1.5M for Canisteo Street box culvert replacement
The City of Hornell will utilize $1.5 million in state funding to replace the Canisteo Street box culvert over Spencer Creek, a project identified during a state inspection. This funding comes from the 2024 BridgeNY ... more
Expect intermittent road closures for bridge work in Canisteo
Motorists in Canisteo should expect intermittent road closures on Friday as crews perform essential bridge maintenance. The Steuben County Sheriff's Office announced that the New York State Department of Transportation will be replacing the bridge ... more
Canisteo village police chief on paid leave amid investigation
Canisteo Village Police Chief Kyle Amidon has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, according to village officials this week. Details regarding the reason for the investigation have not been disclosed. Additional officials ... more
Bridge replacements across the FLX will use panels from Tappan Zee Bridge: How will it work?
Two bridge replacements in Canisteo will utilize panels from the deconstructed Tappan Zee Bridge, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. The upgrades, part of a $10.1 million investment, also include new bridges in Schuyler and Yates ... more
Canisteo man faces felony charges after assault and break-in
Eric D. Hosmer, 55, from Canisteo, was arrested on Tuesday following his alleged involvement in a violent break-in at a residence on Maple Street the previous evening. The Canisteo Village Police Department reported that Hosmer ... more
FL Land Trust acquires 1,000-acre property known as ‘Bad Bear Hill’
The Finger Lakes Land Trust announced the completion of its most significant conservation effort to date, acquiring nearly 1,000 acres along the Canisteo River in Steuben County. This landmark project, marking the Trust's 35-year history, ... more
Hornell man arrested after multiple police chases, evading authorities
In Hornell, New York, Jason L. Loper, a 46-year-old local resident, was arrested on December 19 following a collaborative investigation by the Canisteo Village Police Department, the New York State Police, and the Steuben County ... more
Prosecutors: Canisteo man guilty of sexually abusing 7-year-old showed no sympathy or remorse for victim
A Steuben County man was sentenced this week to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl in 2020. Jason Chabot, 47, had been found guilty of first-degree sex abuse, then showed no ... more
$8.6M Canisteo roadway project in Steuben County concludes
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of an $8.6 million modernization project on State Routes 36 and 248 in Canisteo, Steuben County. Spearheaded by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the project revamped ... more
