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The Chemung County Sheriff's Department has released more information about an incident in Consumer Square Friday evening that left a Sheriff's Department Investigator hospitalized. On March 29th the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police conducted a joint retail theft operation in Consumer Square, in the Town of Big Flats, which was scheduled from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Investigator Theetge At about 6:45 pm, while pursuing a larceny suspect in the Target parking lot, the subject ran towards a getaway vehicle and jumped on the hood with Investigator Theetge in close pursuit tackling him on top of the hood. The driver accelerated the vehicle and then jerked the wheel causing Inv.estigator Theetge to be ejected from the vehicle hood falling on to his back still while holding suspect who landed on top of him, rendering him unresponsive. As a result of the driver’s actions, Investigator Theetge sustained a skull fracture and brain bleed, he remains in critical condition at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. An "Officer Down" call was radioed at approximately 6:50 pm, which resulted in a multi-agency response. The larceny suspect was taken into custody immediately. He was identified as 24 year old Dominick J. Haley of Ithaca. Haley was charged with two counts of Assault in the 2nd Degree, a Class C Violent Felony, Resisting Arrest and Petit Larceny, both Class A Misdemeanors. He was arraigned in Big Flats Town Court and remanded to the Chemung County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash / $200,000 property bond. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the many law enforcement agencies that responded to the scene and rendered assistance to Investigator Theetge, as well as the New York State Police in particular who had agreed to conduct the criminal investigation on our behalf and we will continue to work closely with them in our pursuit to bring all individuals involved in this incident to justice. As part of this ongoing investigation, law enforcement is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and advising law enforcement on the whereabouts of 24 year old Fatiuna A. Massaline who is believed to be in the Ithaca area. If you have any information please contact the NYSP at 585-398-4100. Sheriff William Schrom says that all the men and women of the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office continue to hold Investigator Theetge and his family in their thoughts and prayers.

The New York State Police in Horseheads are investigating several suspicious incidents occurring in the Barrington housing development in the town of Horseheads. Multiple surveillance devices have been located outside of the several residences. One residence was burglarized, and the homeowner had a quantity of US Currency stolen. The surveillance devices can be described as a cardboard box, with leaves glued to the outside as camouflage, containing a cell phone and a battery pack. The victims have primarily been local Asian American business owners. Anyone with information regarding these devices can contact the New York State Police at 585-398-4100.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of Reynolds Way Apartments in the city of Elmira. The scattered site development converted four historic buildings into 41 apartments, including 13 with supportive services. Located within Elmira’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative target area, the development helps achieve the city’s goals of restoring historic properties and increasing housing options downtown. “We are bringing new life to our communities by renovating the historic properties that define them – lifting up neighborhoods for residents and future generations,” Governor Hochul said. “The transformation of the Reynolds Way Apartments builds on years of state investment in downtown Elmira that is improving people’s lives and building a stronger community for all.” In the last five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved nearly 300 affordable homes in Chemung County. Reynolds Way Apartments continues this effort and complements Governor Hochul's $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan that will create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes. Reynolds Way Apartments consists of four previously vacant buildings, known as the Apartments, the Townhomes, the Warehouse, and the Stowell House, that are all located within one block of each other in downtown Elmira. All four buildings, which had been experiencing various stages of blight, have been completely rehabilitated. The four buildings are within the Elmira Civic Historic District and both the Stowell House and the Warehouse are individually listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The development includes five studios, 30 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom apartments. All 41 apartments are affordable to households earning up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income. 13 apartments are reserved for families experiencing homelessness who will have access to supportive services and rental subsidies through an Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative award administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. The completed development, which utilizes highly efficient heat and air conditioning systems in all buildings, has obtained the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Multifamily New Construction and Enterprise Green Communities certifications. “I am very pleased to see the completion of the Reynolds Way Apartment project undertaken by Arbor Housing and Development," said Elmira Mayor Dan Mandell. "The transformation of once dilapidated properties into much needed housing for the community will have a very positive impact on this downtown neighborhood. The project aligns closely with the city’s planning efforts including our form-based zoning codes, updated under the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Many thanks to New York State Homes and Community Renewal; New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation; NYSERDA; Empire State Development Corporation; and our many local development partners who helped make this transformative project a reality.” The developer and supportive service provider is Arbor Housing and Development. State financing for the $20 million Reynolds Way Apartments includes $7.5 million in Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and $5.8 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation approved $5.7 million in State and Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority provided $41,000 in New Construction Housing Program incentives. In addition to boosting the region’s Southern Tier Soaring revitalization plan, the new housing development is in sync with the State’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative investment in Elmira’s downtown, by helping the city meet a need for workforce housing.

80 years is a tremendous milestone—for anyone. To make it to 80 means you have overcome life’s greatest challenges and you truly become the elder, the sage, the one who knows a thing or two and should be listened to. Being the spokes-bear, if you will, of the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history, at 80 years old, I think Smokey Bear would agree. And so does the USDA Forest Service. Smokey’s actual birthday is August 9. However, starting in January, the Forest Service which has, in cooperation with the Ad Council and the National Association of State Foresters, managed the image of Smokey Bear since the 1940s will launch a yearlong celebration. The kickoff will start with Smokey sharing his iconic phrase of Only You Can Prevent Wildfires in the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1. In fact, across the country all sorts of activities are being planned from guest appearances at local events, a Facebook live stream from the California State Fair in July with Darley Newman, host of the PBS show Travels with Darley, and a social media campaign where the Forest Service is asking folks to sing Happy Birthday to Smokey with the hashtag #SingForSmokey. Some of the #SingForSmokey videos will be streamed across numerous social media platforms on August 9 so get your vocal cords ready to belt for the bear! And the fun continues through the year with the Smokey Bear balloon appearing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the lighting of the US Capitol Christmas Tree! To keep up on national events surrounding Smokey’s 80th, follow the Forest Service social media sites as well as the Ad Council’s Smokey Bear website www.smokeybear.com and social media sites. Despite the success of Smokey Bear’s campaign over the years, wildfire prevention remains one of the most critical issues affecting our country’s forests and grasslands. With over 80 percent of wildfires being started accidentally or by careless or bad behavior, Smokey's message is as relevant and urgent today as it was in 1944.

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The historic Roe Avenue Fire Station #5 will soon undergo some critical upgrades to the building, particularly the removal of the original wooden flooring which has deteriorated to the point of needing replacement. This building was built in 1911at a time when fire apparatus were horse drawn. Over the years, the building has been modified to accommodate the modern fire apparatuses used today, with the exception of the floor. Cribbing had been placed in the basement and replaced over the years to support the weight of the apparatus; however, 113 years of water, slush, and salt has taken its toll on the floor structure of the building. The unsafe wooden floor will be removed and a concrete wall will be constructed in a portion of the basement. This section of the basement will be filled in, and a new concrete floor with drains will be poured. This project will begin in the beginning of April and we would like the public to be aware that the Engine Company located at the Roe Avenue station will be temporarily displaced for approximately 8 weeks. Engine 5 will be on duty at Headquarters at 101 W. Second Street and will still respond to all emergencies throughout their district and the rest of the City should the need arise.

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Posting everything about your life on social media.... "Influencers"... Fad travel drinking cups (like Stanley) that cost more than a tank of gas...The broccoli hairdo on men...TikTok... What's a thing that's currently "in" nowadays but you think is purely cringeworthy and needs to stop?

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