REGIONAL LAWMAKERS URGE CUOMO ADMINISTRATION TO EXEMPT WORKERS FROM PENNSYLVANIA, OTHER NEIGHBORING STATES

Elmira, N.Y., August 4—A group of Southern Tier and Western New York lawmakers are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to provide an exemption for workers who live in Pennsylvania but work in New York from potentially being included in the governor’s COVID-19 travel advisory that now covers more than 30 states.

Cuomo’s travel advisory applies to any person traveling to New York from states with a significant community spread of COVID-19 and requires them to quarantine for 14 days.    

The state lawmakers -- Senator Tom O’Mara, Senator Fred Akshar, Senator George Borrello, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes, Assemblyman Chris Friend, Assemblyman Joe Giglio and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano -- have sent a letter to Cuomo warning that the inclusion of neighboring state workers in the required travel advisory quarantine would be devastating to local economies across the Southern Tier region.

Area business leaders initially brought the concern to their attention.  Representatives of the Chemung County and Greater Corning Area chambers of commerce noted that a significant portion of the Southern Tier workforce resides in Pennsylvania.  It is estimated that nearly 3,000 Pennsylvania residents are employed by businesses located across the border in Chemung County alone.  Overall, approximately 9,500 Pennsylvania residents work within the Southern Tier region.  Likewise, more than 6,300 residents of the Southern Tier work in Pennsylvania.

 

In their August 3 letter to Cuomo, the regional legislators wrote, “Currently, the travel advisory is one of your administration’s primary efforts to contain the pandemic and protect the positive trajectory that New York State and our local regions have achieved in controlling its spread. While we understand the need for caution behind the advisory and its accompanying quarantine requirement, we also strongly urge you to take into full consideration the potentially severe economic consequences for regions like ours that border another state, in this case Pennsylvania, where there is a daily influx of out-of-state workers essential to our local economies.”

The letter  outlines a worst-case scenario where, for example, Pennsylvania is added to the Cuomo travel advisory largely because of coronavirus spikes in large cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (while border counties remain stable).

“Consequently, we appreciate this opportunity to urge you to be pro-active on this consideration and, anticipating a worst-case scenario, immediately work to clarify this concern for employers and workers and, especially, devise protocols that will continue to accommodate across-the-border employment.  In fact, we have read the recent reports that you have provided an exemption from the travel advisory/quarantine for New Jersey residents and believe that residents and workers from New York’s other border states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Vermont should be provided a similar exemption,” the legislators wrote to Cuomo.

Allegany County: Judge denies motion to dismiss murder indictment against Wellsville man; seven others also charged

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WELLSVILLE - A defense motion to dismiss a murder indictment for one of eight defendants in a grisly Wellsville homicide has been denied by Allegany County Judge Thomas Brown. An attorney for 26-year-old Dylan L. Coomer of Wellsville filed a motion last month, claiming that Coomer was denied the right to testify before a Grand Jury. Coomer and seven others face a bevy of charges related to the murder of a Wellsville man in his Main Street apartment on March 21st. The victim was bludgeoned and tortured and his body, wrapped in garbage bags, was later tossed in the Genesee River. In a three-page ruling, Judge Brown noted that the defense advised the District Attorney’s office that Coomer “was considering” testifying before the Grand Jury. Brown’s ruling said “such a statement is too ambiguous to trigger the People’s responsibilities.” Moreover, Brown said, all communications were via email…which do not comply with the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Law. This is the Judge’s ruling:

 

 

 

Bath: One in custody in home invasion robbery; two others on the run

The Village of Bath Police Department reports the arrest of Vincent T. Martilotti, age 38, homeless, for Robbery 1st degree and Assault 1st degree after a home invasion robbery and assault on W. Morris St. in the Village of Bath on July 24th. The arrest comes after an investigation into three armed subjects entering a home and assaulting the resident and taking his property. Mr. Martilotti was taken to Centralized arraignment where he was remanded without bail as he was also on felony probation for the sales of controlled substances. More charges are expected after grand jury presentation.

The other two suspects are currently at large and identified as Danielle M. Wright, age 39, homeless and Robin Robinson, age 37 of the Elmira and Corning area. Any information as to their whereabouts should be forwarded to Investigator Taft at the Bath Police Department, 607-776-2175.

Public hearing set for replacement of Madison Street (arched) bridge in Wellsville

STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF HEARING

CASE 40847- Petition of the County of Allegany, pursuant to Section 91 of the Railroad Law, for an order of the Commissioner approving the modification of a crossing (USDOT #265419T) located at Madison Street Bridge (MP 357.33) in the Village of Wellsville, County of Allegany.

PETITIONER’S REPRESENTATIVE AND ADDRESS:

Justin D. Henry, Superintendent

Allegany County

Department of Public Works

7 Court Street, Room 210
Belmont, NY 14313

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NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in the above-entitled matter before the Honorable Alicia McNally, Administrative Law Judge, New York State Department of Transportation, by WebEx Video Conference on August 11, 2020, 10:00AM.

To join by telephone, call 1-518-549-0500

Access code: 161 453 5859

By a letter dated February 28, 2020, the County of Allegany requested a hearing to consider rehabilitation of the Madison Street bridge over WNYP Railroad crossing located at Madison Street in the Village of Wellsville. This hearing will establish a record and enable a determination as to whether such establishment is in the public interest of the People of the State of New York.

Parties are requested to advise the Office of Proceedings (518-457- 1182) if a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening system or any other accommodations will be required to facilitate participation in this hearing.

Parties who wish to receive a copy of the final report that is issued in this case must send a written request to the Office of Proceedings, NYSDOT, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12232.

For individuals from the public who are unable to attend the hearing and wish to submit a written comment to be incorporated into the record, please send to Office of Proceedings, NYSDOT, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12232 by August 18, 2020.

ALICIA McNALLY

Administrative Law Judge

Office of Proceedings

Obituary: Marilyn R. Cornelius, 83, Wellsvile

WELLSVILLE - Marilyn R. Cornelius, 83, of 4192A Bolivar Road passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center, with her family by her side. She was born March 25, 1937 in Niagara Falls, NY, the Daughter of the late Martin and Viola (Walck) Pfohl. On July 9, 1955 in Elm Valley she married Louis “Ben” Cornelius who predeceased her on December 19, 2018.
Throughout her life, Marilyn was employed in several professions, including a Telephone Operator for New York Telephone, being a waitress for The Coffee Pot, Long View, and Howard's, selling Avon, and working at the Allegany County Jail. However, Marilyn found her calling in nursing. She had been scheduled to be the valedictorian of her senior high school class but instead, opted to follow her heart and marry Ben before having the opportunity to graduate. At the age of 45 she began to pursue her dream and career, she obtained her GED and enrolled in the Alfred State College nursing program. She not only had perfect attendance, but earned high grades and the respect of the younger students. They loved her so much, they nominated her their class president. Upon graduating with an associates degree, Marilyn would work in both Olean General and Jones Memorial hospitals.
Marilyn and Ben were members of the Trinity Lutheran Church, and Marilyn was a member of the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, aunt, nurse, and friend to many. Her work on Earth is done, and she is home with her Lord.
Surviving are two sons, Louis “Ben” (Judith) Cornelius, and Bradley Cornelius both of Wellsville, a daughter, Karen Lane of Virginia Beach, VA; six grandchildren, Justin (Kari) Cornelius, Matthew (Diana Gowdy) Cornelius, Brian Lane, Kelly Lane, Joshua Cornelius, and Jacob Cornelius; a brother Delbert (Joanne) Phohl, and a sister Lorraine (Larry) Steingasser, both of Sanborn, NY; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in addition to her parents and husband by an infant daughter, Sharon, and brother Melvin.
Private Services will be held for family to honor her memory and celebrate her life.  Burial will be in Alfred Rural Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, in memory of Elmo. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Allegany County: Septic System Replacement Program

FROM: Theresa Moore, Supervising Public Health Educator/Public Information Office

Septic System Replacement Program for Canacadea Creek in Alfred and Almond areas. 

Septic System Replacement Program
We still have money available for 50 percent reimbursement for eligible septic system replacements. Properties located on Canacadea Creek in the Alfred or Almond area are in a priority geographic area where there is a critical need to reduce the impact of sewage on groundwater and surface water. If you own property in this area, you may be eligible for a grant to assist with the cost of replacing a cesspool or repairing, replacing, or upgrading your septic system!

The Program provides grants to cover up to 50 percent of the eligible costs of eligible septic system projects, up to $10,000 per project. For an application, please choose one of the following:
-Go to https://www.alleganyco.com/departments/health/environmental-health/ and click on individual sewage treatment systems.
-Use the QR Code located below to access the website. 
-Or Call 585-268-9250, press option 1 for environmental health. The application must contain sufficient information about the condition of your septic system and the scope and cost of the proposed repair or replacement to enable the County to determine whether your project qualifies for a grant and assess how much you’re eligible for. Please read the application carefully and be sure to provide all the requested information. Failing to do so could result in a delay or denial of funding from this program.

Funds for the Program are limited, and the County can provide grants only to those septic system projects that will significantly and quantifiably reduce environmental and/or public health impacts from cesspools or septic systems. If your project is selected for a grant, the County will notify you of your award and how much you can expect to be reimbursed for your project. The County will also notify you if your project does not qualify for a grant.

If you receive an award letter, you must confirm acceptance of the award and the terms and conditions by signing and returning the letter to the County. Once you sign and return the award letter, you may hire a design professional and a contractor for your septic system project. After you have completed your project, you will be reimbursed up to your grant award, for eligible, documented costs incurred to complete your project. The County encourages you to apply to this Program. This is a unique opportunity for cooperation between the state, local government, and property owners, to address a pressing environmental and public health issue in our community, and we hope you will take advantage of it. For more information about the program, visit the County’s web site at http://www.alleganyco.com/departments/health/environmental-health/, or the Environmental Facilities Corporation’s website at www.efc.ny.gov/SepticReplacement.

Allegany County: Hazardous Waste collection

 email palmitt@alleganyco.com
http://www.alleganyco.com/departments/public-works/solid-waste-department/

 

Belmont Village Board votes to approve Belmont Fire Department proposal; now it is up to the town board

The Belmont Village Board Monday night unanimously approved a resolution to create a joint fire district involving the village and the town of Amity. Village Clerk Rick Hoshal said Trustees were “comfortable” with the proposal. Now, the town board must approve the plan. That board meets next Monday night. If they say yes, the village clerk will prepare a permissive referendum for publication. If the town says no, the proposal dies.
A Joint Fire District is controlled by 5 Fire Commissioners that are elected by public vote. In addition:
• A Joint Fire District would assume all liabilities and responsibilities
• Fire Commissioners would set the cost of fire protection based on a budget
• The Final Budget would consist of two separate budgets, an Operation Budget and a Capital Budget
• The Village of Belmont and Town of Amity would hold no liability

The Belmont Fire Department has posted extensive information on the plan on its Facebookpage.

Village of Alfred schedules special meeting for August 6th

Special Meeting

Thursday, August 6, 4pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting will be held at 4:00 P.M. on August 6th, 2020 before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Alfred, New York at the Village Hall, 7 West University Street, Alfred, New York, concerning the newly negotiated Water Facilities Agreement between the Village of Alfred and Alfred University, via Zoom electronic technology to comply with the Executive Order of Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding social distancing and remote meetings.  Contact the Deputy Village Clerk at 607-587-9188 for information on checking in to this meeting FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a second topic of the special meeting on August 6th, 2020  before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Alfred, New York at the Village Hall, 7 West University Street, Alfred, New York, concerning the hiring of Krishna Radha as an office aide responsible for digital communication and social media, via Zoom electronic technology to comply with the Executive Order of Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding social distancing and remote meetings.  Contact the Deputy Village Clerk at 607-587-9188 for information on checking in to this meeting. The Village Board does not usually meet in the month of August. However, there are a few items which need a board vote. Please wear your mask if you plan to attend.

DEMOCRAT-CONTROLLED NURSING HOME HEARING FAILS TO GET ANSWERS ON DEATHS FROM DOH IN ABSENCE OF SUBPOENAS

Albany, NY — NYS Senate Republicans Monday renewed calls for the Senate to use its subpoena power after empty testimony from DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker left grieving families whose loved ones died in nursing homes without new information about why this tragedy occurred.

NYS Senate Democrats allowed Commissioner Zucker and Gareth Rhodes, representing the Executive Chamber, to testify on their own volition. Both presented a convenient power point presentation that relied solely on findings of a DOH-issued report that blamed the deaths of over 6,500 seniors on coronavirus spread among staff and family visitation instead of a March 25 order that allowed coronavirus positive patients to be sent directly from hospitals into nursing homes.

The presentation echoed the narrative presented by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Commissioner Zucker could not provide any answers as to the real death toll among the nursing home, assisted living, and long term care population, either. New York is the only state that does not count the deaths of residents who died in the hospital after transfer. This data was never factored into the DOH report.

The actual number of deaths could be as high as 10-11,000 individuals.
Zucker could not answer specific questions on the March 25 order, which he did not bring with him.
“Today the Senate Republican Conference came to get real answers for our families, but the Department of Health Commissioner came without any data and simply parroted the official story line of the Cuomo Administration. We again renew our call to use the Senate’s subpoena power, which enables us to obtain records and vital testimony from any person in the DOH and the Cuomo Administration involved in this so we can finally get the answers New Yorkers deserve,” said Senate Republican Conference Leader Rob Ortt.

“It’s incomprehensible that after Republicans called for an independent investigation, use of subpoena power and more to get answers for the people that the DOH Commissioner would come without knowing basic facts about this crisis. Commissioner Zucker acknowledged that he understood that the data on deaths of a nursing home resident with COVID transferred to a hospital where that resident ultimately died would be a significant topic of interest to the Legislature at today’s hearing, yet he came totally unprepared to address accurate nursing home death statistics despite having two weeks to prepare for his testimony. The lack of answers presented today at the Democrat-controlled hearing highlights the reason we need to use subpoena power to provide New Yorkers with real information about what happened and how to prevent this from happening as we move forward,” said Ranking Member of the Investigations Committee Senator Tom O’Mara.

 

“At the start of this pandemic, I listened to the concerns of nursing homes, assisted living and adult care facilities and advocated for the creation of specialty COVID care centers to keep COVID from running rampant in these facilities. Months have gone by only for the Department of Health to say today when asked again about this proposal, ‘I’ll get back to you.’ New Yorkers who lost loved ones deserve answers and the state today provided no new information whatsoever about the tragedy that has unfolded. It’s just not right and I won't stop fighting for these vulnerable residents and the staff who care for them,” said Ranking Member of the Aging Committee Senator Sue Serino.

“The DOH relies on a narrative with incomplete data. Today, the DOH Commissioner failed to provide the Legislature with the complete number of deaths among nursing home residents, which includes those who died in the hospital. We must go into the next hearing with the use of the Senate’s subpoena power to finally get answers.  Until this happens, we cannot say that New York State is doing everything it can to ensure the safety of our loved ones,” said Ranking Member of the Health Committee Senator Patrick Gallivan.

Commissioner Zucker used part of his time allotment to deliver his presentation and questions were limited to members of the Investigations, Aging, and Health Committees.

National Immunization Awareness Month

The Allegany County Department of Health (ACDOH) reminds you that the month of August is designated as, “National Immunization Awareness Month.”
Reminder: New York State Legislation removed all non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children.
Parents have the power to protect their children from 14 serious and sometimes deadly diseases, including measles, before they turn 2 years old. When children are not vaccinated, they are at increased risk and can spread diseases to others in their family and community. This includes babies who are too young to be fully vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems due to cancer and other health conditions.
Some vaccine-preventable diseases, like chickenpox and pertussis (whooping cough), remain common in the United States. Since 2010, the CDC saw between 10,000 and 50,000 cases of whooping cough each year in the United States. The deaths related to whooping cough each year occur in young babies. The most common diseases are not as prevalent in this country because of vaccinations. The 2019 measles outbreak is a key reminder of how quickly diseases can spread when children aren’t vaccinated. Some infections that are prevented by preteen vaccines, like HPV, can lead to serious health problems later in life. Over 34,000 men and women in the United States are diagnosed with cancers caused by HPV each year.

For school age children, parents should remember compliance with New York State immunization requirements is mandatory for school enrollment. School age children need boosters for four vaccines between the ages of 4 to 6 (DTaP-diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; chickenpox, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and polio. Older children, like preteens and teens, need Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), meningococcal conjugate and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines when they are age 11 to 12. A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older. Please frequent the Allegany County Department of Health website for a
comprehensive list of vaccination clinics.
Off to college or their chosen career? Parents of young adults should send them off to the future fully protected by making sure they are up to date on all vaccines recommended for them. Even healthy young adults need protection from diseases like the flu, whooping cough, meningitis, and HPV.
Remember, adults need vaccines too. This is the perfect opportunity to make sure adults are protected against diseases like flu, whooping cough, tetanus, shingles, and pneumonia. The specific vaccines adults need are determined by factors such as age, lifestyle, pre-existing health conditions, locations of travel, and previous
vaccines. All adults should talk to their health care providers about which vaccines are right for them.
No one wants to pass on a serious illness to someone they care about, so take charge of your health and help protect those around you by asking about vaccines at your next doctor’s visit. National Immunization Awareness Month provides an opportunity to remind Allegany County residents about the importance of vaccinations and
for of all ages to “catch-up” on their vaccinations.
The Allegany County Department of Health is offering the following immunization clinics to assist county residents vaccinate their children before school begins in September.
The Allegany County Department of Health immunization clinics are held in Belmont at the County Office Building:
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 9 am to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9 am to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 13, 2020 9 am to 3:30 pm
Monday, August 17, 2020 9 am to 3:30 pm
Monday, August 24, 2020 9 am to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 11am to 5:30 pm
Thursday, August 27, 2020 11am to 5:30pm
Insurance companies will be billed (please bring insurance cards with you). If you have no insurance or
are underinsured a sliding fee scale is available.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or official guardian NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please call 585-268-9250 for appointments only. NO WALK IN SERVICE.
You will be given instructions for entering the building when you make your appointment.
Please wear a mask (bring it with you)!
For additional information or to make an appointment,
please contact the Allegany County Department of Health at 585-268-9250.

Red Cross Ready to Respond to Isaias, Needs Volunteers to Support Operations This Hurricane Season

BUFFALO, NY — As Tropical Storm Isaias moves along the East Coast, the American Red Cross is preparing to help. The Western New York Region has put sheltering teams on standby and is in contact with emergency officials and Red Cross colleagues from across the state and the Northeast to coordinate a safe, effective response. In addition, volunteer Tom Purnell of Rochester has deployed to Richmond, Virginia, where he will support sheltering operations in response to Isaias.

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The coronavirus pandemic and quarantine regulations may make it challenging for volunteers to deploy into New York State to support disaster relief operations following events such as hurricanes, widespread lakeshore flooding, and tornadoes.  The Red Cross needs volunteers to provide comfort and hope across the Western New York Region in the COVID-19 environment. Experts say we are in for a busy hurricane and wildfire season this summer, and the Red Cross also needs volunteers who are willing to deploy to support national relief operations. Full information on volunteer opportunities is available here.

SHELTER HELP NEEDED There is a special need for volunteers to support sheltering efforts during disaster relief operations here at home and across the country. Because of COVID-19, the Red Cross is placing those needing a safe place to stay in emergency hotel lodging when possible. If hotel stays aren’t possible, then the Red Cross will open traditional shelters. To help keep people safe, we have put in place additional precautions and developed special training for our workforce.

We need volunteers to help staff shelter reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information collection and other vital tasks to help those we serve. We have both associate and supervisory level opportunities available.

HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT NEEDED If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO or PA with an active, current and unencumbered license, the Red Cross needs your support. Volunteers are needed in shelters to help assess people’s health. Daily observation and health screening for COVID-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. RNs supervise all clinical tasks. Roles are also available for Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Home Health Aides, student nurses and medical students.

If you are interested in helping our community should a disaster occur, please go to redcross.org/volunteertoday or email WCNY.VSRecruitment@redcross.org. Be sure to review the CDC guidance for people who are at higher risk for severe illness, consult your health care provider and follow local guidance. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees, volunteers and the people we serve.

 

DISASTERS DON’T STOP DURING THE PANDEMIC Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers responded to 71 home fires across the 27-county Western New York Region during July, providing immediate emergency assistance for 302 people from 114 families:

• Greater Rochester Chapter: 21 fires, 32 families, 66 people assisted
• Southern Tier Chapter: 22 fires, 38 families, 121 people assisted
• Western New York Chapter: 28 fires, 44 families, 115 people assisted

Red Cross assistance typically includes funding for temporary housing, food, and clothing as needed, and specially-trained Disaster Mental Health volunteers are available to help those affected deal with the emotional aspect of their disaster. Affected families meet with caseworkers in the days following their disaster to work on a long-term recovery plan. To help keep everyone safe and follow social distancing guidelines, Red Cross volunteers are working with local fire departments to connect with families by phone or video calls whenever possible.

DONATIONS NEEDED You can help the Red Cross deliver its lifesaving mission during this public health emergency by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-REDCROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small.

Obituary: Lucy T. Scrocco, 97, formerly of Hornell

Lucy T. Scrocco, 97, formerly of Hornell, died Friday evening (July 31, 2020) at the home of her daughter in Cortland, NY, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on June 20, 1923, she was the daughter of Anthony & Margaret (Miele) Ermy.
Lucy grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School.  She later attended Hornell High School. For several years she was employed as a seamstress at the former Dolores Dress Factory in Hornell.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.  She had been a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Ladies of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Italy.

Throughout the years, Lucy enjoyed walking & exercising, long before it became fashionable.  She love watching Television and especially enjoyed tuning into her favorite Soap Operas.  She enjoyed spending time cleaning her apartments and often took care of her extended family by cleaning their homes.






 
Lucy was married on August 24, 1946 to John Scrocco who died in 1986.  Lucy was also preceded in death by her brother, Anthony “Butch” Ermy; her sisters & brothers-in-law, Sophie (Dominic) Lisi, Mary Noble, Adeline (Joe) Schillaci and Mitzi (Pete) Cartella and Louis Bozzette.
 
Surviving are her daughter, Mary (Jeffrey Heliseva) Voorhees of Cortland; her sister, Ann Bozzette of Mt. Morris; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Ermy of Hornell; many nieces & nephews.
 
The family of Lucy T. Scrocco will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

PLEASE NOTE:  Everyone will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing both at the Dagon Funeral Home and at St. Ann’s Church! 
Lucy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to St. Ann’s Church, 29 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY.  Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com
 

Allegany County COVID-19 update

Obituary: Kory G. Marks, 36, Friendship

Kory Garrett Marks (A True American)

Friendship - Kory G. Marks, 36 of Linwood Avenue, passed away suddenly on Saturday (August 1, 2020) in Belmont.

He was born in Olean on January 4, 1984 the son of George Marks and Pamela Morton Weaver, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Friendship Central School, and later from JCC with an Associate’s Degree. He was currently working at Coast Professionals in Geneseo, New York. Kory was active in the Friendship American Legion and was currently the Commander of the Sons of the American Legion. His love of sports was immense, he was a huge Buffalo Bills fan, the Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Yankees (but not the Boston Red Sox of whom he despised).
His love of sports found him following High School Sports for family, and friend’s families sporting events all over several counties. Kory also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and playing golf every chance he got.

His caring, loving nature for his family, and extended family are hard to put into words, but one might say massive, and very passionate.

He was predeceased by his great grandmother Marge Schroeder, paternal grandparents Arno and Dolly Marks, his maternal grandmother Jacqueline Morton, his uncle Robert Landsman, and aunt Roni Pasternak.

He is survived by his father George (Yvonne) Marks of Friendship, his mother Pam (Harold) Weaver of Belfast, his brother Luke Marks of OH, his sister Karissa (Christopher) Diagostino of Maine, step brother Chance (Hannah) Weaver, step sister Lexi (AJ Niedermaier) Weaver, nieces and nephews Greyson Diagostino,  Daegen Weaver, Ira Weaver, his maternal grandfather Gene Morton,  aunts and uncles Melissa (Greg) Cole, Brian (Jodie) Morton, Stephanie (Jeff) Burgess, Theresa Landsman, Sherry Madison, Lori (Chuck) Cole, Julie (John) Schleyer, and Jeff Marks, many many cousins, and a huge amount of friends.

The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday (August 4, 2020) from 4-7p.m. at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home 101 West Avenue in Angelica. (Please be advised a capacity limit and mask will be required) A Celebration and Remembrance will be on Wednesday (August 5, 2020) at 1:30p.m. at the LeFleur property 8221 Farnsworth Road Cuba NY 14727. A private burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Friendship, New York.

To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com , or on Facebook @brownpowersfh, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV.

The family would like to ask for donations to your local Mental Health or Suicide Prevention. The National Suicide Prevention number is 1-800-273-8255 or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Andover Police Blotter

After an investigation into two separate incidents involving a Red Razor Side by side, the Andover Police Department charged Corey M. Hoagland, 29 of Wellsville, NY with the following:

For incident occurring on July 3,2020 in the Village of Andover-No Helmet ATV, Speed not reasonable and prudent ATV, Failure to comply ATV, Improper/Unsafe Turn ATV, No signal, Failure to Stop @ Stop sign, Reckless Driving ATV, Unregistered ATV, Uninsured ATV/UTV, and failure to display plates. Corey was issued tickets returnable to Andover Village Court on August 10,2020.

For incident occurring on July25, 2020 in the Town of Andover-

Criminal mischief fourth degree, class A misdemeanor, unsafe movement of a stopped vehicle, no helmet, reckless driving ATV/UTV, uninsured ATV/UTV, unregistered ATV/UTV. Corey was issued tickets returnable to Andover Town Court on August 10,2020.

Cuba Police Blotter

On Thursday July 30th, 2020, at approximately 2:00p.m., after responding to a report of a vehicle on fire with the occupant unconscious, Cuba Police arrested Derek Tyler-Lockwood of Cuba. Tyler-Lockwood was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd (misdemeanor), operating a motor vehicle with no insurance (violation), operating a motor vehicle with no registration (violation), operating a motor vehicle with no inspection (violation) and criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th (misdemeanor). Tyler-Lockwood was processed and released to appear at the Cuba Town Court at a later date. Additional charges are pending. 

Obituary: Betty L. Wilson,91, Wellsville

WELLSVILLE - Betty L. Wilson ,91, of 111 North Brooklyn Ave. passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020 at Guthrie Corning Hospital following a brief illness. Born on November 23, 1928 in Foster Brook PA.She was the daughter of Harry and Winnifred Millard Townsend. Betty was raised by her father and stepmother Bertha Greene Townsend. Betty married Robert G. Wilson in Chautauqua N.Y. in 1971, he preceded her in death on January 1, and 1996.Betty was a graduate of Bolivar Central School. She was a former employee of AVX Co. Olean. Moving to Rochester in 1995 was employed by Strongberg Carlson Co. and later by General Motors Co. retiring in 1993. Betty was a member of Grace United Church Wellsville.

Surviving are two nephews Glen (Mary) Lowery Wellsville, Gary (Barbara) Buchanan Pennsylvania. Several cousins Nancy Witter, Tina Baldwin, Ronald Greene. Betty appreciated all her wonderful group of girlfriends who all called her Aunt Betty.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and stepmother. A daughter Beverly Moyer on March 4, 1990.A brother Walter H. Townsend on April 23, 1977 and a sister Marjorie Buchanan on November 28, 1967.

Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar on Friday August 7, 2020 from 10A.M.-12noon. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon. Burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery.

Due to Covia-19 restrictions Social Distancing will be followed and Face Masks are required.

Obituary: Gary Charles Allen, 74, of Wellsville

Gary Charles Allen, 74, of Wellsville, NY passed away peacefully at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, on August 1st, 2020, after a sudden brief illness.

Gary is survived by his children, Shane Allen and Holly (Allen) Perkins; son-in-law Christopher Perkins; his grandchildren, Alexander and Reegan Perkins; sister Suzanne (Allen) Rehler and wife Susan (Bellows) Allen. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Elma (Ritter) Allen of Wellsville

Gary was born on December 29, 1945. He graduated Wellsville High School class of 1963. Shortly after was drafted to the US Army to serve in the Vietnam War. After returning from active tour, he started his 42-year career working at (what is known today as) LJUNGSTRÖM, (Formally known as CE Air Preheater), where here he met and married Susan Bellows. While raising two children together with Susan, working full-time, and lovingly providing for his family, Gary completed his bachelor's degree from SUNY Empire State College in Business Management and Economics. He founded and established Computer Solutions in Wellsville. Continuing work with Air Preheater, led him to establishing ABB ATT Tamar Consortium in Spain for the international manufacture of ABB products.

Later in life, Gary retired to Florida where he enjoyed building, machining, and restoring hit & miss engines. Gary was an avid wine maker, enjoyed hunting and actively played golf.

Throughout his life he was involved in several organizations: Past Master Order of Demolay, a free and accepted Mason, he served as Chief of Willing Fire Department and was named Allegany County Fireman of the Year and was also a Past President and active member of the Wellsville Lions Club. 

With accordance to his wishes, no funeral or reception is scheduled and his body will be cremated. Please feel free to send any memorial donations, in Gary’s name, to the Wellsville Lions Club Charities Inc. at, PO Box 576, Wellsville, NY 14895. 
The family would like to thank all the caregivers, hospital staff, and nurses at Jones Memorial Hospital for their efforts, care and dedication. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Belmont Farmers Market Event

BELMONT FARMERS MARKET EVENT

August 2-8th is Farmers Market Week across New York State.  We are collecting food donations for Wellspring Ministries located at 5993 County Rd, Belfast. Wellspring Ministries will be joining us on market day.  Customers may bring canned goods, or purchase fresh produce to donate.

Also, we have the Office of the Aging, Master Gardeners and SNAP Education joining us.  So if you have any questions they will be here to answer your questions.  

Hope you can join us! As we "Give Back" to our residents in Allegany County.  Remember face coverings are required.

Scio burglary sends Jamestown man to state prison

A Jamestown man who tried to steal property from a home in Scio in 2018 is headed to state prison. 30-year-old Terry L. Kendall, Jr. was convicted of felony attempted burglary. He was sentenced as a predicate felon to three years in state prison and five years post-release supervision.

Allegany County man sentenced to one year in jail in negligent homicide and domestic cases

A 65-year-old man from Little Genesee will spend one year in the Allegany County Jail after being convicted on felony counts in two separate cases, one involving a drug overdose death.
In Allegany County court Monday, a judge ordered Terry G. Miller to serve jail time.
In the first case from July 25, 2019, Miller was convicted of first-degree criminal contempt after he subjected a person who had a valid order of protection to assault. In the second case, Miller was convicted of tampering with physical evidence. In that case, in the town of Genesee, he possessed meth materials and never sought medical help for a victim who overdosed and died. He was accused of cleaning up evidence of drug use and production.

First of two votes tonight on proposed Belmont joint fire district

Local government action is the next step in the proposed formation of a joint fire district between the village of Belmont and town of Amity. Last week, a number of questions were asked and answered during a public hearing on the issue. The Belmont Village Board meets tonight and will vote on the issue...there has been support expressed. Next Monday, the Amity Town Board will meet and vote on the measure.

Wellsville Police Blotter

8/2/2020 – Bruce J. McCormick, age 56 from Wellsville, was arrested for Unlawful Growing Cannabis and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following a complaint at an East Fassett Street residence.  McCormick was issued appearance tickets for Village Court on 9/22/2020.

GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION EXTENDING LOOK BACK WINDOW FOR CHILD VICTIMS ACT

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S7082/A9036) extending the look back window for victims to file claims under the Child Victims Act, regardless of when or how long ago the alleged abuse occurred. Since going into effect last year, the Child Victims Act has provided an avenue for justice for thousands of survivors. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, on May 8, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order extending the window until January 14, 2021. The legislation signed today extends the special filing period by a full year and claims can now be filed under the Child Victims Act until August 14, 2021.

"The Child Victims Act brought a long-needed pathway to justice for people who were abused, and helps right wrongs that went unacknowledged and unpunished for far too long and we cannot let this pandemic limit the ability for survivors to have their day in court," Governor Cuomo said. "As New York continues to reopen and recover from a public health crisis, extending the look back window is the right thing to do and will help ensure that abusers and those who enabled them are held accountable."

Last year, Governor Cuomo signed the Child Victims Act to ensure survivors of childhood sexual abuse have a path to justice, including the ability to file a case which had already been time-barred or expired for a one-year period. That window to file an expired or time-barred case was set to close August 14, 2020, but had been extended until January by Executive Order on May 8.

The Child Victims Act:

-Increases the amount of time during which perpetrators of these crimes may be held criminally accountable;

-Allows victims of these crimes to commence a civil lawsuit at any time before they reach 55 years of age;

-Provides survivors seeking to file actions against public and private institutions for previously time-barred claims a new opportunity for their day in court by opening a one-year window, now extended to two years, for them to commence their civil action;

-Eliminates the need to file a notice of claim for sexual offenses committed against a minor;

-Requires judicial training with respect to crimes involving the sexual abuse of minors;

-Authorizes the Office of Court Administration to promulgate rules and regulations for the timely adjudication of revived actions.