Raise the Age

It's not yet clear if Hochul's proposals will become a part of the upcoming budget, though she has backing from some moderate Democrats and many Republicans.

It's the first time the county has added a judge in 50 years.

Like counties across New York, Steuben has to deal with a few new state mandates. 2019 is the first year Steuben County has to budget for Raise the Age and new indigent defense mandates.