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We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our newest contributor to the Local Writer's section, Mr Jim Pfiffer and his column, "Pfiff's Life" Many of you will remember Jim not only from his amazing work as director and co-founder of the Chemung River Friends, but also his time as a writer for the Star Gazette. Namely, his Humor column in the 90's and early 2000's. Jim is now retired and will be sharing his writing with us here. We're thrilled to have him on board. Remember, if you or someone you know enjoys writing, we always have room for more writers! The "Local Writers" section is an all volunteer group of folks throughout the community who contribute and make what is arguable the best part of this website! Simply send an email to Chris with your ideas ( twintiersliving@gmail.com ) and we'll do our best to make it happen

On Sunday October 24, 2021, at approximately 2:45 AM, members of the Elmira Police Department responded to the area of Walnut St at Logan St for the report of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they did not locate any evidence of a shooting. Officers responded back to the area of Walnut St at Logan St at approximately 3:58 AM for the report of more shots fired. When officers arrived back on scene, they did locate a shell casing in the roadway as well as several more shell casings next to a residence. Officers further located a residence that had been struck by gunfire. The residence was unoccupied and there were no reported injuries. The Elmira Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. The investigations into this shooting is ongoing. If anyone was present in the area and witnessed this shooting, or has any information related to this shooting, they are encouraged to contact the Elmira Police Department at (607)737-5626, or the tip line at (607)271-HALT.

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See the rest here. Have you seen "The Closer"? Do you think Chapelle crossed a line with his views and remarks about the transgender community?

A recent trend across New York and other states is the call for counties to be declared "constitutional counties". A constitutional county is one that ensures the county government will not enact nor enforce any laws that encroach upon the rights of citizens under the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This has been more calls for this in response to government mandates during the Covid pandemic as well as pertaining to gun rights. In August 2021 the Cattaraugus County legislature unanimously passed a resolution declaring Cattaraugus County a Constitutional County. Do you support the movement to have Chemung County declared a "constitutional county"? If so, how do you think it will change the way the county is currently governed? Or do you think it is "feel good legislation", which even proponents have admitted it to be?

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Is there something driving you nuts here in the Southern Tier? Perhaps there's someone you want to give a well deserved kudos to? This is the place to do it.

UPDATE: The Ollies in Grand Central Plaza is scheduled to open October 27 at 9am

From "Chemung County Matters" Facebook Page:

Due to the rising number of cases in Chemung County, we’ll start a single thread for updates and discussion as it happens.

In a letter released this afternoon, Chemung County Executive Chris Moss released a memo making the wearing of masks mandatory for all county owned buildings. See the letter below:

In preparation for Monday's vaccination deadline, Governor Kathy Hochul today released a comprehensive plan to address preventable staffing shortages in hospitals and other health care facilities statewide. "We are still in a battle against COVID to protect our loved ones, and we need to fight with every tool at our disposal," Governor Hochul said. "I am monitoring the staffing situation closely, and we have a plan to increase our health care workforce and help alleviate the burdens on our hospitals and other health care facilities. I commend all of the health care workers who have stepped up to get themselves vaccinated, and I urge all remaining health care workers who are unvaccinated to do so now so they can continue providing care." The plan includes preparing to sign an executive order if necessary to declare a state of emergency that seeks to increase workforce supply and allow qualified health care professionals licensed in other states or countries, recent graduates, retired and formerly practicing health care professionals to practice in New York State. The Department of Labor has issued guidance to clarify that workers who are terminated because of refusal to be vaccinated are not eligible for unemployment insurance absent a valid doctor-approved request for medical accommodation. Other options include deployment of medically-trained National Guard members, and partnering with the federal government to deploy Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) to assist local health and medical systems. Additionally, Governor Hochul plans to work with the federal government and other state leaders to explore ways to expedite visa requests for medical professionals. As of September 22, 84% of all hospital employees in New York State were fully vaccinated. As of September 23, 81% of staff at all adult care facilities and 77% of all staff at nursing home facilities in New York State were fully vaccinated. According to the regulation issued by the State Department of Health, all health care workers in New York State, at hospitals and nursing homes, are to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the first dose received by Monday, September 27, and staff at other covered entities including home care, hospice, and adult care facilities are to be vaccinated by October 7. The regulation also applies to all out of state and contract medical staff who practice in New York State.

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On Friday, September 24th, 2021, at approximately 12:10 AM, officers from the Elmira Police Department responded to the 400 block of Franklin St. for a report of shots fired. When officer arrived on scene they did locate several shell casings in front of a residence. Officer did locate a residence that had been struck by several bullets. The residence was occupied at the time of the shooting. Officers interviewed the resident who was home and he reported that he was sleeping and was awakened by the sound of gunfire. No injuries were reported. Based on the investigation it appears that this residence was intentionally targeted. The Elmira Police Department was assisted at the scene by the New York State Police and Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. The investigations into this shooting is ongoing. If anyone was present in the area and witnessed this shooting, or has any information related to this shooting, they are encouraged to contact the Elmira Police Department at (607)737-5626, or the tip line at (607)271-HALT.