Event Alert- Palmer Opera House

Local musician Jolly Roger comes to the Palmer Opera House in Cuba, on April 9th at 2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic songs, love songs and just plain songs you can sing along with. All with a little humor mixed in to make you smile. Roger Pettengill (aka Jolly Roger) will play guitar and harmonica and sing songs that will cover many generations. This local performer loves small towns. His wife and himself supply live and dj music for many local wedding, birthday and anniversary parties and can be found performing at many local establishments and for many local benefits including Suicide prevention, Veterans, Breast Cancer, Crohns disease, ALS and many more. This lover of singer songwriter style of music will be performing songs from Gordon Lightfoot, Arlo Guthrie, John Mellencamp, Cat Stevens, Brooks and Dunn, Peter Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan and many more along with video presentations in the background. Fun for the whole family. Admission is by donation, and refreshments will be available.  Donations to benefit the ongoing maintenance and improvements at the Palmer Opera House.  The Palmer Opera House in Cuba is a vintage theater located in New York. This historic theater is steeped with rich character and details of another era. Palmer Opera House was built in 1867, and after a long and rich history fell into disrepair and restoration began in 2006 by the Cuba Friends of Architecture, the non profit organization charged with maintaining the historic venue.  Proceeds from this show will benefit the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the historic venue. 

Please join us for the concert on April 9th at 2 p.m.  For more information on the Cuba Friends of Architecture, or for more information on the Palmer please contact the Palmer Opera House at (585) 209-5512, or PalmerOperaHouse@gmail.com.

Addison: 72-year-old man charged with forcible touching

Troopers charge Corning man with forgery

New York State Troopers from the Bath barracks, in co-operation with the Chemung Canal Trust Company bank, announce the arrest of a Corning stemming from an investigation regarding the cashing of a forged check.  Patrick A. Mosher, age 54, of Winfield Street in Corning, New York, was arrested on today and charged with Forgery in the 2nd degree (a class “D” felony).  Troopers allege that, on March 15th, 2017, Mosher intentionally filled out the personal check of the complainant in the amount of $200, forged the complainant’s name while at a residence in the Town of Bath, and cashed the check at the Bath branch of the Chemung Canal Trust Company.  Mosher was arraigned before Town of Bath Justice Chauncey Watches and released on his own recognizance.  He is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Bath Court on 04/05/17 at 3:00 p.m.

Wellsville: NITROS PRESS RELEASE

Wellsville Nitros are once again accepting applications for host families for our players.  This exciting opportunity is available to people who reside within 30 minutes of the field (located at the Wellsville Elementary School), have an extra bed or two and is willing to get to know a possible future MLB player!
For further details, people can contact Shelley Butler at 585-593-4256 or email shelleybutler60@hotmail.com

Bridge closure in Angelica

NYS: Direct Care Workers receive good news

Albany, N.Y., March 28—State Senator Tom O’Mara today hailed an agreement between both houses of the Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo to provide increased funding in the final 2017-2018 state budget to compensate direct service professionals (DSPs) for the important work they do to support people with disabilities.

The Senate and Assembly recently included $45 million in their respective "one-house" budget plans for the increased funding. Earlier today, at an advocates’ "Ring of Care" rally at the Capitol, Cuomo announced his support for providing $55 million in increased funding for the DSPs.

O’Mara applauded the announcement that the new state budget will help appropriately adjust salaries at not-for-profits that employ workers who provide state services for individuals with autism, serious brain injury, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.

"This has been an absolute priority all along for me and many of my colleagues. We cannot afford to risk the health and well-being of people with disabilities because New York State fails to invest in a stable, long-term workforce of trained and skilled direct care professionals," said O’Mara, a member of the Senate Finance Committee.

Currently, many direct service professionals (DSPs) earn an average of $10-$13 per hour – just above the state’s minimum wage. Last year, the state implemented minimum wage increases that did not provide funding to account for the "compression factor" - the need to increase the salaries for more experienced DSPs and supervisors in order to maintain the current salary gap with minimum wage workers. Without new funding provided to the DSP employers providing services on behalf of the state, the salary gap will compound the existing high turnover rate among those providing these critical services, and lead to significantly increased vacancies as qualified individuals seek less strenuous minimum wage work.

A new state budget is scheduled to take effect on April 1, the start of New York’s new fiscal year.  

Allegany County Sheriff's Blotter

Allegany County Sheriff Rick Whitney reports that on March 22nd, 2017 Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office assisted the Dansville Police Department with the arrest of Breanne E. Hackett, age 22 of Richburg on a Bench Warrant issued out of the Village of Dansville Court.  Hackett was processed, transported, and turned over to the custody of the Dansville Police Department.

On March 22nd 2017, Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office assisted Wellsville Police Department with the arrest of Gregory A. Ordiway, age 32 of Belmont on an Arrest Warrant issued out of the Village of Wellsville Court.  Ordiway was additionally charged by Deputies with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd Degree and Failure to notify the DMV of an address change. Ordiway was processed, issued traffic tickets, and then turned over to the custody of the Wellsville Police Department.

New York Raw Milk Recalled for Listeria

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball is warning consumers in Oneida County and the surrounding area not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from the Winters Grass Farm due to possible Listeria contamination. The Winters Grass Farm is located at 9104 Butler Road, Sauquoit. This recall comes on the heels of the deadly Vulto Creamery Listeria outbreak in Walton, NY.

 

A sample of the milk collected by an inspector from the department was discovered to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On March 16, 2017, the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. No illnesses are known at this time by the Department to be associated with this product.

NY State Police Blotter

3/27/17 5:45pm- State police arrested Basil L. Scott, 56, of Cuba. He was charged with menacing with a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of a weapon with intent to use.
3/27/17 10:40am- An arrest has been made following a 2014 break-in in the Town of Olean. State police charged Franklin J. Chase, 28, of Olean with felony burglary, felony grand larceny and criminal mischief. He was detained for court action.
3/27/17 5:53pm- State police arrested Joseph R. Spring, 21 of Perry. After investigating a complaint in the Town of Bath, he was charged with criminal trespass.
3/27/17 2:05pm- During a traffic stop on I-86, state police arrested Dara C. Trent, 37, of Avon. She was charged with felony aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle, speeding and other traffic infractions. She was held for court action.

Steuben Hall of Fame set for April 22

BATH – The 2017 Steuben County Hall of Fame banquet is set for noon April 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bath.

Inductees were selected earlier this year by the county Hall of Fame Committee and approved by the county Legislature in February. Honorees include:

* Medical practitioner and an 1864 graduate of Alfred University Hannah Simpson Spencer, of Jasper.

* U.S. Air Force veteran, family doctor and county Coroner Dr. Roy W. Robinson, of Wayland.

 * World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient Patrick Monahan and his wife Betty Monahan, of Bath. The Monahans also have been recognized by the state for their devotion to the Bath VA.

Allegany, Cattaraugus County landbank receives state funds

ALBANY – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced $20.9 million in new grants to 19 land banks that are working to protect homeowners and neighborhoods across the state by acquiring abandoned properties and returning them to productive use.  This new funding brings Attorney General Schneiderman’s total investment in land banks to $57 million since 2013.
-Allegany County Land Bank $360,000
-Cattaraugus County Land Bank $764,625

Steuben land bank receives state funds

BATH – A plan to redevelop vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties in Steuben County got a boost Friday (March 24), with the announcement the county will receive $500,000 for use in its land bank.

State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a total of $20.9 million in new grants will be distributed to 19 land banks in the state set up to protect homeowners and neighborhoods across the state by acquiring abandoned properties and returning them to productive use. The grants include $500,000 for Steuben's land bank, which was created in July 2016. "We are grateful our application has resulted in state funding for an important element in our economic and community development," said county Deputy Manager Mitch Alger. "The Steuben County Land Bank will provide the county and partner municipalities with another tool to combat rundown properties that are foreclosed or tax-delinquent, while improving neighborhoods and getting these homes back on the tax rolls." The county Legislature set up the nonprofit Steuben County Land Bank Corporation in July and expects to partner with a local non-profit agency to oversee operations. Steuben expects to rehabilitate or demolish up to 10 properties over the course of the two-year grant.
In addition, the award will support start-up costs associated with getting the land bank up-and-running. Once properties become marketable, they will be sold and the proceeds returned to the land bank for future rehabilitation of other properties, Alger said. "Communities throughout New York are still suffering the fallout from the housing crisis, and my office will continue to support innovative efforts to help them recover," Schneiderman said, in a prepared release.
The Attorney General established the initiative in 2013 with funding secured through settlements with the nation’s largest banks over misconduct that contributed to the housing crisis. Since then, the program has reclaimed more than 1,995 abandoned properties; returned more than 700 properties to market; demolished 409 unstable structures, and reserved $19 million in property value for surrounding homes, according to Schneiderman’s office.

Tax rate could drop in Wellsville - Daily Reporter

Public hearing set for April 10 in village boardroom

By Brian Quinn, Daily Reporter
WELLSVILLE — The village tentatively plans to take a little less out of the average taxpayer's wallet under next year's budget.
Trustees OKd a tentative budget Monday with a general fund of $3,553,302, which includes a tax levy of $2,303,496. A public hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. April 10 in the village boardroom.
Mayor Randy Shayler said the tax levy will tentatively go down between 2 and 3 percent from this year's amount. Read more from the Daily Reporter.

DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb

New York's Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"New York's IDAs are tasked with generating economic development and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," DiNapoli said. "Our annual report tracks IDA performance and shows the costs associated with their decisions. Now, because of recent reforms requiring more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development activities taking place in their own backyards."
DiNapoli's report found the state's 109 active IDAs provided approximately $1.2 billion in total tax exemptions in 2015. These exemptions were partially offset by $500 million in payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $695 million – an increase of $63.2 million, or 10 percent, from 2014.
Estimated job growth slowed and the cost per job gained increased, according to the report. In 2015, IDA projects reported a total of 608,825 full-time jobs, with an increase of 224,734 jobs over the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,326 per job gained. In 2014, cumulative job gains for projects active in that year equaled 235,888 with a median cost per job gained of $1,882.
The five IDAs with the largest job gains in 2015 were: New York City (33,956 jobs at a net cost of $2,522 per job gained); Monroe County (22,714/net cost of $1,090 per job); Suffolk County (12,976/net cost of $618 per job); the Town of Amherst (9,658/net cost of $793 per job) and the City of Yonkers (8,004/net cost of $4,320 per job).
The Comptroller's annual report also found:

Warsaw: Deputies arrest jail inmate

A Wyoming County Jail Inmate was arrested following the alleged discovery of contraband in her cell during a cell search.  Inmate Nicole K. Sullivan, 31 of Perry, was serving a sentence in the jail after being convicted of the charge Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument.  Sullivan was allegedly found to be in possession of crushed up medication inside her cell with paraphernalia used to inhale the crushed up medication.  Sullivan was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, and arraigned in the Village of Warsaw Court.  Sullivan was held in lieu of $500.00 cash bail or $2,000.00 bond, and she was scheduled to return to the Village of Warsaw Court on April 10, 2017 for further proceedings.

Wellsville Police Blotter

Date: Monday March 27, 2017

Wellsville Police arrested Margaret E. Fenti, age 27 of Wellsville, charging her with AUO 3rd.  The charges stem from a traffic stop on Coats Street in the Village.  Fenti was issued a traffic citation and released.  Fenti is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on April 11th at 4:30 p.m.

Wellsville Police arrested Craig F. Dibble, age 47 of Wellsville, charging him with AUO 2nd and Operating out of Ignition Interlock Restriction.  The charges stem from a traffic stop on the Genesee Parkway in the Village.  Dibble was issued traffic citations and released.  Dibble is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on April 11th at 4:30 p.m.

Wellsville Police arrested a 14 year old Wellsville youth, charging him with Criminal Sexual Act 1st (Class B Felony).  The youth was processed and petitioned to the Allegany County Family Court for further action.

Projected Rise in Gas Prices may Bring Summer Vacations Closer to Home

A new AAA survey reveals that the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is expected to rise this summer.  However, the same survey finds that in spite of the projected rise in prices, more Americans families are still planning a road trip.

During April, Americans across the country will start to see gas prices begin to climb as the industry wraps up spring maintenance and completes the switchover to summer-blend gasoline.  AAA projects the national average for a gallon of gasoline to increase 40 cents this summer, peaking near $2.70.

However, not everyone will jump to make a change. The survey found that younger Americans (18-34) are more tolerant of higher prices and less likely to change habits compared to older consumers (35 and older).

“The good news is people are still planning to hit the road,” said Bevi Powell, Senior Vice President of AAA East Central. "We offer great tools to assist travelers on their road trips, such as the AAA Mobile App that list the closest stations with the lowest gas prices.”

Steuben Legislature approve $8.9 million capital construction project

BATH – Steuben County legislators approved Monday bids for a capital construction project which includes an office/conference center on East Morris Street, and a records building on Mount Washington. The county Legislature also approved a proposal to build a third-story shell at the downtown center, provided total costs remain under the projects’ total budget of $8.9 million. The projects’ costs will be paid through a bond and county reserves, and will not mean an increase property taxes. Steuben officials have been concerned for years about the lack of space at the county building and the inconvenience for residents looking for services. State-mandated programs, notably in public defense, also are likely to require additional space in the near future. In addition, the county leases space at the Old Health Care Facility on Mount Washington in order to house electronic voting machines and state-required records. Plans call for:

1) Offices for the county Board of Elections and electronic voting machines. 2) Offices and an instructional kitchen for Steuben’s Cornell Cooperative Extension. 3) A 150-seat conference room which could be divided into smaller meeting rooms as needed.

4) A 4,300 square-foot metal storage facility on Mount Washington to include an office and state required "inactive" records. County officials and a special legislative committee have considered expansion options for more than two years, including the use of vacant properties on Liberty Street. However, owning unoccupied space in Bath’s business district would take the properties off the village’s tax rolls, create new expenses in meeting office requirements and lead to inefficiencies, since services would be spread out. "We believe that this project will allow the county to address the immediate shortage of space, while also planning for future needs," said County Manager Jack Wheeler. "It’s a fiscally responsible plan that will create efficiencies in county services."

GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF FOR FALLEN SOLDIER

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff March 28, in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexandria Mae Morrow, a native of Dansville, Livingston County, who died in Southwest Asia on Wednesday, March 22.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Morrow and join in honoring her service to our nation," Governor Cuomo said. "I am directing flags to be flown at half-staff tomorrow at all state buildings to pay tribute to her courage and sacrifice in defending the freedoms this state and this nation were founded upon."
Staff Sgt. Morrow, 25, died in a non-combat related incident supporting combat operations in Southwest Asia.
Governor Cuomo has directed that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of and in tribute to New York service members and those stationed in New York who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.

Farm Bureau presents - Show Me The Money

5856 Friendship Hill Road

Friendship, New York 14739

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SHOW ME THE MONEY!!

GRANT INFORMATION MEETING

DATE: April 5, 2017

PLACE: Belmont American Legion

TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Please join us for an informational meeting regarding available grants and other sources of available funding for area agriculture. Guest speakers include:

Nathan Rugers – Farm Credit East

Nicole Ayers – Farm Service Agency

Kathy Koz – NRCS

Lynn Bliven – Cornell Cooperative Extension

Scott Torrey – Allegany County Soil & Water

A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by March 31st to either jenifer.lewis@farmcrediteast.com or

scott.alsworth@alleganyctyswcd.org

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Jenifer Lewis, Farm Credit East, ACA 

Scott Alsworth, Allegany County Soil & Water