steuben county

The newly elected council members in the town of Corning hosted an informal town hall meeting to get to know the concerns and expectations of their constituents.

The county will increase spending by approximately $17 million next year. Social services, public safety, personnel costs and infrastructure are the largest expenditures.

The Corning town board approved a $2.2 million budget Nov. 18 after nearly two hours of public comment, corrections and changes. The board also approved a tax cap of just under one percent and a nearly $4 tax rate.

The Town of Corning Supervisor pleaded not guilty to several felony charges in Steuben County Court last month. Jennifer Mullen was arrested during the summer for allegedly providing false information to the New York State Department of Labor.

A proposed expansion of the Hakes C&D Landfill is raising concerns about wastewater discharge, greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants for the village of Painted Post, which sits downstream of the landfill.

Polls are open until 9 p.m. in New York and 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania.

Residents will vote in a number of races in Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung counties, though most seats are unchallenged.

Corning Town Supervisor Jenniffer Mullen has her arraignment hearing in Steuben County court on Oct. 22. Mullen faces felony charges, including grand larceny.

Residents in the city of Corning voiced concerns about agreements between Steuben County and Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the Sept. 2 city council meeting.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants the public to weigh in on thousands of acres of public lands in Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler counties.