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On Thursday evening at approximately 9:57pm, Elmira Police dDepartment responded to the 400 block of West 1st Street for an investigation While in the area officers observed a person known to have a Superior Court warrant for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, a Class C Felony. The subject fled from Officers and barricaded himself inside his residence. Additional Officers responded to the scene to include members of the Elmira Police SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiation Team. After approximately a five hour stand off the subject surrendered to police. The subject was identified as 32-year-old Chad Stanbro. Stanbro was also charged with Obstruction of Governmental Administration, a Class A Misdemeanor. He is currently being held in the Chemung County jail on the felony warrant. The Elmira Police Department was assisted by the Chemung County Sheriffs Office, the New York State Police, the West Elmira Police Department, the Elmira Fire Department, and Erway Ambulance.

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For the second time in the past few weeks, an Elmira Police Officer was involved in a car crash while responding to a call. According to Elmira Police, on Sunday evening around 9:45 pm, Elmira Police conducted a traffic stop on Hoffman Street and Elizabeth Street in regards to a disturbance call that they were investigating. Other Elmira officers responding to this traffic stop to provide assistance, an Elmira Police officer was operating a marked patrol unit with the emergency lights and sirens activated. They came to a stop at the intersection of West Washington Avenue and Walnut Street heading westbound. A civilian vehicle heading south on Walnut St, failed to stop for the officer who had began to proceed through the intersection, and ultimately struck the patrol car. The civilian driver was not injured and the police officer was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and any additional information will be made at a later time. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has video of the incident is encouraged to contact the Elmira Police Department at 607-737-5623.

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ALBANY — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) today reminded area residents that the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will conduct its annual “RecruitNY” campaign this weekend. “Recruit NY” is an annual public awareness initiative sponsored by FASNY to encourage the recruitment and retention of local volunteer firefighters and EMTs. This year’s RecruitNY campaign is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Throughout the weekend volunteer fire departments across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and statewide, will conduct Open Houses and invite the public to learn more about becoming a volunteer firefighter. For a county-by-county list of fire departments locally and statewide currently scheduled to hold a RecruitNY Open House, visit FASNY’s website at https://www.recruitny.org/participants/. O’Mara said, "The challenge of recruiting volunteer firefighters and EMTs, especially in our rural, upstate communities, deserves all of the attention it gets. Keeping our corps of emergency services volunteers strong must be a statewide priority. Our volunteer fire departments have long been the foundation of public safety and security, and the center of community service and civic pride, and we can’t risk their decline. It’s a challenge that we need to keep working on and raising awareness about because in addition to the safety and well-being of our communities, the economic impact of volunteer emergency services is enormous. RecruitNY sounds the alarm and accomplishes these goals very effectively.” According to FASNY, the number of volunteer firefighters statewide declined from 140,000 in the early 1990s to less than 90,000 just a few years ago. Volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs) experienced a decline from more than 50,000 to 35,000 during the same period, with some rural counties experiencing as much as a 50-percent depletion of their EMT ranks. FASNY recently noted that they have lost 4,100 volunteers over the past two years and, this year, are calling on state legislators to increase the state’s income tax credit for volunteers from the current $200, which was set in 2006, to $800. O’Mara, together with local state Assemblymen Phil Palmesano (R, C,I-Corning) and Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) have long sponsored legislation known as the “Omnibus Emergency Services Volunteer Incentive Act,” to provide a series of tax and other incentives to help address the recruitment and retention challenge. They point to their legislation as part of ongoing state-level efforts by FASNY and others to keep drawing attention to a challenge that many believe poses a property tax crisis in waiting and other crises for many rural, upstate communities. A FASNY study, “Tax Savings and Economic Value of Volunteer Firefighters in New York,” found that the state’s 100,000 volunteer firefighters save taxpayers nearly $4 billion annually. Other specific findings included that: an additional 31,000 career firefighters would be necessary to convert to an all-paid service statewide; the annual cost of an all-career service would be $4.7 billion; there would be a one-time cost of $8.2 billion to acquire existing stations/structures, vehicles, and equipment -- approximately 1,300 stations would have to be built new or reconstructed; and property taxes statewide would rise an average of 28.4% statewide. The FASNY report noted, “New York State as a whole relies heavily on volunteer fire departments. Of its 1,795 municipal fire departments, 89% are volunteer. Volunteer firefighters are most prevalent in smaller, suburban, and rural communities that have a lesser tax base than larger towns and cities. That these communities rely on volunteers testifies to cost savings from volunteer departments, and conversion to paid departments would be a particular burden for these localities.”

The track management team has been busy preparing for the 2024 season since the last checkered flag flew back in September. Ray and Ellen Hodge, promoters of the 3/8-mile paved oval, have made some exciting changes for the upcoming season. “First and foremost, we’ve had a solid relationship with Jim Bronson and his nearby business. He’s stepped up in a big way, so we’re now Chemung Speedrome Presented by Jim Bronson and Ferrario Auto Team of Sayre, PA,” Ray stated. Hodge is pleased with the level of support from area businesses. Three businesses are returning to sponsor divisions (Buckley’s Automotive Modifieds, Blauvelt Funeral Home Super Stocks, and Marion Decker Agency Hobby Stocks). This year they’ll be joined by a new sponsor for the Bandolero division, JRC Cleaning from Athens, PA. Many other businesses provide support in the form of billboard signage and/or sponsorship of race nights or products throughout the year. Race teams can get ready for the season with single car open practice on Friday, April 19 th from 1 PM until dark, or during a regular test and tune for all divisions on Saturday, April 20 th from 3 PM until 7 PM. Pit passes for each day are $10, with a $25 per car fee each day. Grandstand viewing is free to the public during those practice times. That all sets the stage for the season opener on Saturday, May 4 th . The opener, sponsored by Buckley’s Automotive, includes Modifieds, Super Stocks, Hobby Stocks, 4 Cylinders and Bandoleros. The grandstand opens at 1 PM, with racing beginning at 2 PM. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors ages 65 and older, $5 for kids ages 6 to 12, and free for kids ages 5 and under. A year ago, TJ Potrzebowski won his second consecutive season opener over eventual 2-time track champion, Lee Sharpsteen in the Buckley’s Automotive Modifieds. The following weekend Chemung will also run on Saturday afternoon, with the first of four appearances by various divisions operating under the Race of Champions banner. This one, the first of two for the Modifieds, has the same 2 PM start and is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors 65+, $10 for ages 6-12 and free Austin Beers won the 75-lap event last year, in a race that became the first half of his ROC sweep at Chemung. Zane Zeiner finished second to Beers a year ago in this one. Racing switches back to Chemung’s regular Friday night schedule on May 17 th , with a regular show presented by returning sponsor Firehouse Subs. Another longtime supporter, Sam’s Bar & Grill presents Fan Appreciation Night with a Meet & Greet and regular show on Friday, May 24 th . Regular Friday shows will begin at 7 PM. “We’re looking forward to kicking off the season, and this year we reverted back to building in an off week each month for the racers,” Hodge explained. Those off nights are May31 st , June 21st , July 12 th , and August 16th also looking forward to 2 ROC Modified shows and 2 for their Sportsman division this year.” Once again, the track expects newcomers in each class. The Bandolero division continues to serve as a launching point for many drivers. Over the winter the Sinsabaugh and Gullo families were busy preparing a Modified for former champ Chase, and a Hobby Stock for last year’s champ Devin. Several others are moving on up, something the fans appreciate seeing as well. Anyone seeking more information on operations or track sponsorship can contact Ray Hodge (607-483- 3468). or Jerry Sinsabaugh (607-738-8829. Current information is always on the track’s official Facebook page (Chemung Speedrome – Racing at the Drome) or website (www.chemung-speedrome.com). This report was submitted to us by Carol Houssock