December 21, 2018

Legislative Chairman David Manchester Announces Committee Assignments for 2019 – 2022 Legislative Term

Leadership roles The Legislature’s leadership appears to be set for the upcoming term, with votes for many of these roles slated to be taken at the organizational meeting on January 1, 2019: Chairperson: Dave Manchester Vice-Chairperson: John Burin Majority Leader: Rodney Strange Minority Leader: Christina Sonsire The following committee positions have been recommended by Chairperson Manchester: Aviation Tom Sweet (Chairperson) …

December 19, 2018

Toxic time bomb: Elmira High School pollution an urgent problem among NY’s cleanups

Written by Tom Wilber – Star -Gazette: There are more than 1,300 active toxic legacy sites spread across the state and hundreds more that are suspect. One of them is right under students and staff at Elmira High School.While digging up polluted and toxic soil at Elmira High School last summer, excavators hit a jarring surprise three feet below the …

December 3, 2018

Southern Tier and Finger Lakes Storm and Flood Recovery Program Severe Storms and Flash Flooding On August 13 – 15, 2018

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $13 million is available for restoration and recovery efforts following the severe storms and flash flooding on August 13-15 that severely impacted communities in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. A new residential assistance program has been created to provide funding to primary homeowners whose damages exceed insurance claims and other available aid. With …

November 30, 2018

Strange Appointed To County Executive-Elect Moss’ Transition Team

Chemung County Executive Elect Christopher J. Moss has named hisTransition Team. The members of the team include the following: Vinnie Azzarelli (Chairman) Joy Bermingham David Cleary Rob Cleary Mike Edwards John Holleran Andy Patros Margaret Smith Rodney J. Strange The Transition Team has been assigned a variety of tasks, which include multiple topics: Shared Services, Personnel and Salaries, Review Recommendations …

November 20, 2018

Strange Named New Majority Leader; Manchester Selected Chairman Of Chemung County Legislature

  The Chemung County Legislature’s Republican majority voted unanimously Monday to support Legislator David Manchester as their chairman, as well as name Rodney Strange as majority leader. Manchester, who represents District 2, which covers the Town of Big Flats, will replace retiring chairwoman Donna Draxler. “I’m looking forward to working with the (Christopher) Moss administration and all of our legislative representatives,” Manchester said. …

November 9, 2018

County Executive Unveils 2019 County Budget

On Thursday, Nov. 8, Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli unveiled his 18th and final budget as county executive. The proposed 2019 budget will hold the line on County property tax rate for the fourteenth straight year. “It is with great pleasure that I report to you that the 2019 County Budget maintains the tax rate at the current $6.86 per thousand …

November 2, 2018

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport Officially Opens New Terminal

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the $61.5 million project to transform Elmira Corning Regional Airport into a 21st Century gateway that will ease travel and promote economic opportunities for the entire Southern Tier. The redesigned airport features a larger terminal with approximately 60 percent more floor space, 300 additional parking spaces, new food and beverage options and an additional …

November 1, 2018

Wellsburg Ranked #33 Out Of 50 Of Most Distressed Cities And Towns In Upstate New York State

The Village of Wellsburg in Chemung County’s 15th legislative district was ranked 33 out of 50 municipalities as one of the most distressed places in Upstate New York. 15th district legislator Rodney J. Strange was not happy about the ranking and said more must be done by the county to help the Village. “We must and we will do better …