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According to Elmira Police Department, in the "early morning hours" of today, April 25th, officers responding to a service call in the 300 block of Water Street were involved in a shooting incident. At this time, no other details have been released and the investigation is ongoing. Police ask that people avoid the area and note that the road is closed in the 300 block area until further notice. Police note that no officers were harmed. This section will be updated as details become available. UPDATE - 12:15PM On April 25th, 2025 at approximately 4:37 AM, Elmira Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 blk of E Water St. for the report of a disturbance where a female could be heard screaming. Upon arrival Officers located the residence and could hear a female crying from within. Officers were able to make contact with the female, who had an apparent injury to her leg, was crying and visibly upset. The female reported that the male had assaulted her and held her against her will at the residence. Officers also spoke to the male who denied this. Information was ascertained in regards to a valid Order of Protection that was in place protecting the female from the male. At that time Officers allowed the male to gather some clothing from the residence. While this was occurring, the male grabbed what appeared to be a handgun from a bed and held it in his hand. Officers gave numerous orders for the male to drop the handgun and exit the room but the male refused. At that time an Elmira Police Officer discharged their Taser at the male which was ineffective and the male retreated to a small closet. The male then exited the closet and pointed the handgun at Officers. At that time an Elmira Police Officer discharged his duty firearm at the male striking him. The male was taken into custody, provided medical assistance and taken to a local hospital. The male did sustain life threatening injuries however at the time of this release was stable and alert. No Officers were injured. The Elmira Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, the West Elmira Police Department and the New York State Police. The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released in regards to this incident at this time. It should be noted that this is an isolated incident and there are no further public safety concerns regarding other residents in this area. E Water St. has been opened back up for vehicle traffic.

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New York State Police are investigating an assault that occurred on April 22, 2025, at a residence in Steuben County. One individual is hospitalized in critical condition, and another has been arrested. 44 year old James W. Cunningham, no address given, was charged with Assault 1st (B Felony) following a violent altercation involving two other individuals. The investigation remains ongoing. No other charges have been filed at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police at (585)398-4100.

On April 19, 2025, at approximately 11:24 a.m., New York State Police from SP Painted Post responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving an electric motorbike and a pickup truck with a trailer on Victory Highway in the town of Erwin, Steuben County. The preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of an electric motorbike, 19-year-old Lucas J. Saurbaugh, of Painted Post, NY, entered the roadway from an address on Victory Highway, Painted Post, NY, and failed to yield the right of way to a 2019 Dodge pickup truck hauling a trailer, operated by Christopher E. Tyler, age 31, of Painted Post, NY, which was traveling eastbound on Victory Highway. As a result, the E-Bike collided with the 2019 Dodge pickup and its trailer. The Saurbaugh sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Guthrie Corning Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Tyler did not sustain any injuries. The investigation remains ongoing.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced a $50,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and New York State to the City of Elmira for the city’s Planning and Zoning Updated project. This grant funding will help the city of Elmira rezone and develop a zoning process that is in line with the needs of the city. This investment will contribute to a ten-year Comprehensive Plan, as well as updatedlong-term zoning methods. In addition to the ARC funding, New York State sources will provide $180,000, bringing the total project funding to $230,000. “I’m proud to announce the $50,000 ARC grant for the City of Elmira,” said Congressman Langworthy. “Elmira’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations were last updated in 2016 and 1998. By updating these two projects, Elmira will be able to access new funding sources, ensure economic growth opportunities, and streamline development.” “I want to thank Congressman Nick Langworthy and our great team at City Hall for working together to secure this $50,000 grant towards our city planning and zoning updates,” said Mayor Daniel Mandel, City of Elmira. “Every dollar we can get through grant funding means savings for our Elmira Taxpayers, and that is why I have put an emphasis on working with our Congressman and State Representatives to seize as many opportunities as we can find. The funds here will help pay for our 10-year comprehensive plan which will be a great tool to guide construction, growth and investment across our city.”

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