Month: December 2017

December 11, 2017

CANISTEO, NY – Canisteo Police Chief Kyle Amidon, and Steuben County Sherriff Jim Allard made an appearance at Monday night’s Canisteo Town meeting to address the topic of the possibility of increasing police presence in the village.

Both were in agreement that times are changing and all types of crimes are increasing locally, with response times taking longer because of lack of manpower. “Steuben County is a huge county,” said Allard, “And at any one time we only have three cars on patrol. Say one is on a DWI call, so he’s out of action for the night, and another car is on a domestic call, that leaves one car to respond to any number of situations that could arise. It’s not an optimal situation.”

Amidon reinforced Allard by saying if they increased the number of hours the village PD was in operation, most calls could be handled locally and in a timely fashion. As it stands now, the village PD only handles around 22% of the calls with the Sherriff and State Police covering the rest. On the financial aspect, Amidon explained, “We would probably only need to hire one extra officer at a cost of roughly $80,000, so the impact on local taxpayers would not be that great.”

Supervisor Steve Weed said he has heard arguments for both sides on the idea, and decided to form an ad hoc committee to get some concrete financial numbers on cost and the effect it would have on local taxes. After that’s completed the Town Board would make a decision on whether the idea is feasible and send it in front of the public for opinions.

December 11, 2017

Canisteo Town Supervisor Steve Weed

CANISTEO, NY – The Canisteo Town Board held two Public Hearings and passed numerous resolutions in their last meeting of 2017. The first Public Hearing and resolution passed was a tax exemption for Cold War veterans. A veteran can now continue to receive up to $8,000 and a disabled veteran can receive a tax break of up to $40,000.

The second Public Hearing and resolution allowed the town to proceed with the Community Choice Aggregation Program. The village had voted against that program months back while Bill Tucker was still Mayor.

Gerald Stewart decided to leave the board recently and his resignation was accepted. No reason was given on why he resigned; only saying that it was effective immediately.

Also the board had some good news for the dog shelter. The Canisteo Greenwood Middle School kids raised $1100 for improvements such as fencing and cameras.
Also, resolutions were passed for the scheduled work day for the town clerk, paid family leave, approval for the2016 audit, Pruttsman’s 2018 permit management contract, and a contract for dog services in the town of Cameron.

The next meeting of the Town Board will be January 8th, 2018 starting at 7pm.

December 11, 2017

HARTSVILLE, NY – Hartsville Town Supervisor John Bowles says that before the regular town hall meeting this Wednesday night, December 13. There will be a discussion about the purchase of the new front end loader, at 6pm. The regular meeting will be at 7pm.

Also to be discussed on Wednesday in Hartsville, the fire contract.

December 10, 2017

Congressman Tom Reed (R, Corning), posted this on his Facebook page over the weekend:

We hold Town Hall meetings to engage in a fact based conversation about the issues. But while we are working to bring people together to solve the important issues facing our community, extreme arrogant liberals are resorting to posting hateful messages like these to divide us.

December 8, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Reed (R, Corning) was a yes vote, on allowing people from other states, to carry a concealed weapon, in New York State. Click here for full story.

December 7, 2017

Congressman Tom Reed sent out a list, of the 10 reasons, Governor Andrew Cuomo is hurting New York State:

1.) One of the highest property tax burdens in the nation: New Yorkers face an unbearable property tax burden driving seniors from their homes and forcing our young people to look for opportunities in other states.

2.) 73,000 people have fled New York: This is just last year alone…

3.) Losing Congressional Representation Upstate: As a result of the population decline, we lost 2 congressional seats in the 2010 census and are likely to lose another seat in the next census.

4.) Insanely high income tax rates: individual income tax brackets reach as high as 8.82% which is one of the highest rates in the country.

5.) Defense of the 1% at the expense of the 99%: Tax reform will help hardworking folks upstate. The Governor is more concerned about protecting his rich friends in NYC.

6.) Fracking and pipeline ban that blocks job creation and economic growth: Stifling New York’s energy infrastructure and preventing affordable, reliable energy to homes and businesses.

7.) Waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars: Cuomo’s budget included $15 million for a “world-class” gondola that will carry 1,200 people an hour from the New York State Fairgrounds to the Onondaga Lakeview Amphitheater.

8.) $4 Billion budget deficit in 2017: In the Governor’s own words: “We need $4 billion just to get to zero. And that’s without a penny more being spent.”

9.) $13,487 of debt for every resident: Spent by state public authorities without the consent of voters.

10.) Failed economic development attempt: “Start Up New York” has cost taxpayers $50 Million to create just 76 jobs.

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December 7, 2017

LIVINGSON COUNTY, NY – From NYS Police:

On December 6, 2017, at approximately 6:43 p.m., the State Police in Geneseo responded to a serious car – pedestrian accident on St-Rte 63 in the town of North Dansville.
A southbound vehicle ran out of gas and became disabled and was parked partially in the southbound lane without any hazard lights on. An adult female was putting gasoline in her vehicle when she was struck by a southbound vehicle.

The female struck, Shawn Martinez, age 44, from Wayland, was pronounced dead at Noyes Hospital.
A second pedestrian from the disabled vehicle, Joshua Clark, age 28, from Wayland, was not injured.
The operator of the southbound vehicle, Payton Rider, age 20, from North Cohocton, was not injured.
The State Police Collison Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene. The investigation is continuing.