Natalie Abruzzo

The Steuben County Board of Elections went over how to fill out and file designating petitions for anyone interested in running for local office this year.

Southern Tier Rep. Nick Langworthy was in Elmira last week to talk about the state’s immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies and the “Green Light Law”.

The town of Thurston in Steuben County renewed its one-year moratorium preventing solid waste management facilities from building new operations or modifying existing ones.

Attempts to save a nearly 100-year-old pool for the city of Elmira failed. The city will demolish the structure and replace it with a splash pad.

Southern Tier Rep. Nick Langworthy’s 2025 agenda aligns with incoming President Donald Trump’s 100-day agenda to secure America’s borders and roll back the Biden administration’s renewable energy policies.

The budget, which totaled to $41.4 million, increased $3 million from 2024.

The vending machine provides free access to lifesaving tools to prevent overdoses.

The newly formed caucus will promote affordable, high-quality food and preventative care measures to address chronic diseases and obesity. It will also support underserved and rural communities.

New York has banned the sale of certain new apparel containing PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”. The law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

The town board in Steuben County will vote Thursday evening on whether to regulate the installation and use of all solar energy systems and equipment.