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Audit finds Cohocton officials bypassed purchasing rules
Town of Cohocton officials failed to follow their own procurement rules and state laws when purchasing nearly $2 million worth of goods and services, according to a state audit that uncovered a pattern of avoided ... more
Corning-Painted Post Airport gets $732K for upgrades
The Corning-Painted Post Airport will receive over $731,000 in federal funding for runway improvements, according to WETM. The grant is part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program and will help complete the final phase of ... more
Bath urges applicants as NY Forward deadline nears
The Village of Bath is encouraging local businesses and groups to apply for NY Forward funding ahead of the July 18 deadline. According to WENY, Bath was awarded $4.5 million to revitalize its downtown. Eligible ... more
Bath man arrested after break-in at condemned apartment
A Bath man was arrested on burglary and drug charges after police say he illegally entered a condemned apartment and was later caught with prescription drugs he intended to sell. Zachariah E. Cole, 33, was ... more
Bath parolee held on no bail after domestic assault
A Bath man was arrested Saturday following a domestic incident in which police say he assaulted and unlawfully detained someone at a home on Pine Street. David Strassburg, 39, was taken into custody on July ... more
Corning council delays mayoral term vote again
Corning’s City Council tabled a proposal Monday night to extend the mayoral term from two to four years, just nine months after voters rejected the same change, according to WENY News. Councilmember Alison Hunt led ... more
Veggie Van brings fresh produce to Steuben towns
Steuben County residents now have weekly access to affordable, locally grown produce thanks to the Veggie Van, part of the SNAP-Ed Southern Finger Lakes initiative, according to the Elmira Star-Gazette. This mobile market accepts various ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Feeling like summer with humidity and storms
A hot and stormy start to the week is in store for the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with showers and thunderstorms expected Monday and Tuesday before cooler, more comfortable weather briefly returns midweek ... more
Southern Tier fire chief dies battling Conklin blaze
A Broome County fire chief died after suffering a medical emergency while responding to a house fire early Friday morning, according to emergency officials. James Sitek, chief of the West Colesville Fire Department and a ... more
Corning weighs future of shuttered Denison Park Pool
The City of Corning is uncertain whether to repair or replace Denison Park Pool, which has remained closed since 2022 due to severe structural damage, according to WENY. A structural report revealed extensive cracking and ... more
Lighting debate flares in Hornell Route 36 project
A $60 million overhaul of Route 36 through Hornell has hit a snag over streetlight responsibilities. According to the Hornell Evening Tribune, while the city agreed to maintain 63 new lights, the Village of North ... more
Bath woman charged with drug possession following traffic stop
A routine traffic stop in the Village of Bath led to the arrest of a local woman on drug possession charges, according to the Bath Police Department. On July 2, at approximately 2:32 p.m., officers ... more
Angelica man charged in fatal Steuben County crash
An Angelica man is facing felony charges after a deadly 2024 crash in Steuben County that killed his passenger. Lukas J. Ellsessor, 31, was arrested July 1 and charged with vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and ... more
Red Cross to host emergency prep expo in Bath
The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a free “Readiness Expo” on July 19 in Bath, N.Y., offering residents tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters. The event runs from 11 ... more
Hornell man stabbed in downtown Rochester
A 32-year-old man from Hornell was hospitalized Tuesday night after being stabbed in downtown Rochester, according to police. The incident occurred near North Clinton Avenue and Pleasant Street around 9:15 p.m. The victim suffered a ... more
Addison man charged in Steuben County welfare fraud case
An Addison man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly collecting over $4,600 in public benefits he was not entitled to, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Donald J. Hastings Jr., ... more
DEC seeks input on Great Divide forest plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting public comment on a draft management plan for more than 7,000 acres of public land in Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung counties. The Great Divide Unit ... more
Steuben County inmate charged in armed robbery and gang assault
A Steuben County jail inmate is now facing a slate of serious charges stemming from a violent robbery last fall in the Town of Dansville. Deputies arrested 22-year-old Zachary J.D. Courtney on Friday at the ... more
$3.2M Hornell center to serve kids, seniors
A long-vacant building in downtown Hornell is being transformed into the David A. Gray Discovery Center, a $3.2 million community space expected to open in 2026, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The center will ... more
