southern tier

Carle is challenging first-term Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy for the Southern Tier district.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made the announcement Monday, saying it will bring long-lasting, sustainable economic growth to the Southern Tier. The 220-mph trains will be used in a new multi-billion dollar, high-speed rail system from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.

Schuyler, Chemung and Steuben counties are all just outside the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8. But each county’s tourism bureau lists several opportunities to participate in the event.

Tom Carle is looking to get on the ballot as the Democratic candidate to challenge the Republican incumbent for New York’s 23rd Congressional District.

Local Republican lawmakers are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to keep millions of dollars in funding for a major infrastructure program in the 2025 state budget.

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy was in the village of Painted Post in Steuben County recently to share a newly introduced bill to fund trade skill development in rural workforces. The bill would accompany the currently stalled federal farm bill and provide eligible companies and schools with millions of dollars in grants.

Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who represents New York’s 23rd Congressional District, said Nikki Haley’s loss in New Hampshire sealed her fate in the competition.

The American Red Cross is hosting multiple blood drives across the Southern Tier during the month of December.

The Southern Tier district is currently represented by Rep. Tom Reed (R-23) who announced he would not run for reelection.

Residents can use their county's online portal to report at-home COVID-19 test results, and access isolation order paperwork to provide to their employer.