Chemung County leadership has undergone much change in the past six months. With long-serving County Executive Tom Santulli announcing that he would not seek a sixth term beginning in 2019, local and county officials were optimistic about what lay ahead. Of course, the transition was never going to be easy. With new leadership comes changes. And changes can upset the …
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WHEREAS, on February 15, 2019, Governor Cuomo announced a 30-Day Amendment to the 2020 Executive Budget making impacted towns and villages whole from changes to AIMfunding by utilizing revenue from county sales tax; and WHEREAS, instead of restoring AIM with State funding and signifying a desire by the State to act as partners with local governments, this budget amendment requires …
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With the approval of the Chemung County Legislature, Chemung County Executive Chris Moss be kicking off a new initiative called the Chemung County Executive “Excellence” Award to recognize area youth who have overcome adversity, shown tremendous resiliency and growth, athletic achievement, artistic expression or demonstrated their citizenship and civic engagement through community service. Every month (2) recipients will be chosen …
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The NY Tax Relief Act is an eight bill package introduced by Assemblyman Colin Schmitt aimed at making the property tax cap permanent, creating a senior property tax freeze, increasing the STAR rebate and several additional critical tax relief measures. Assemblyman Colin Schmitt stated, “New York needs to be a place where all can live, work and prosper. The onerous …
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Chemung County Legislator Rodney J. Strange has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its Premier Blood Partners for 2019, a prestigious honor, for his support of the community and national blood supply. Last year, Legislator Strange helped the Red Cross collect 64 blood donations as part of his deep rooted commitment to help save lives of …
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Chemung County Executive Chris Moss announced six appointments to the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency on January 8, 2019. The Chemung County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is a Public Benefit Corporation of the State of New York. Industrial Development Agencies were formed by a “Special Act” of the New York State Legislature in 1972, and are governed by the New York …
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A new era in Chemung County government began New Year’s Day at the Chemung County Courthouse with the Inauguration of County Executive Chris Moss and County Treasurer Jennifer Furman. County Court Judge Christopher Baker presided over the ceremony with friends and family in attendance including Chemung County Legislator Rodney J. Strange, the new Majority Leader of the County Legislature.
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15th District Legislator Rodney J. Strange, the new Majority Leader of the Chemung County Legislature, was sworn into office for his third term on New Year’s Day. Strange’s wife Kathi held the Bible as Chemung County Court Judge Christopher Baker administered the Oath of Office. The ceremony took place in the legislative chambers on the 5th floor of the Hazlette …
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