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Canisteo residents call out Hochul after being left out of flood relief funding plan
Canisteo, N.Y. (WHAM)— Steuben County residents are speaking out for the first time after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced emergency cash funding for families over the weekend. Canisteo residents who spoke with 13WHAM said they were promised funds after damaging floods brought by remnants of Debby hit their town last week. But now, they are discovering they do not qualify.
Flood resource event to aid Steuben County residents impacted by Hurricane Debby
Steuben County continues to offer resources for those affected by Hurricane Debby, with a flood resource event scheduled for Thursday in Woodhull, Canisteo, and Greenwood. Steuben County is organizing a flood resource event on Thursday to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Debby. The event will take place in the towns of Woodhull, Canisteo, and Greenwood, where representatives from local agencies will be on hand to answer questions and assess eligibility for financial assistance.
The Northern Tier's road to recovery
WESTFIELD, PA (WENY) -- For Westfield, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding region, it has now been one week since the remnants of hurricane Debby hit the Northern Tier with flash flooding. There are still items needed on the ground for those who are in the cleanup and recovery stage. Today was...
Judge Mathew K. McCarthy will seek Steuben County & Family Court bench
The Honorable Philip J. Roche as announced his retirement. From Judge McCarthy 2024, pictured with his wife Jolie. Corning, NY, August 12, 2024 – With the retirement of the Hon. Philip J. Roche, current Acting Steuben County & Family Court and Corning City Court Judge Mathew K. McCarthy has stated his intent to seek the position.
Over 100 people apply for storm relief in Steuben County
CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) — More than a hundred Steuben County residents are seeking recovery help from the damages inflicted by Tropical Storm Debby. People were able to file for relief during a three-day flood relief resource event held this week at three locations in Canisteo, Greenwood, and Woodhull. Jacqueline Saunders a flood victim of Pulteney, […]
One Week Later: Recovery efforts continue in the Town of Canisteo after damaging floods
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s been one week since streets in the Town of Canisteo suffered major damage after intense flooding. A majority of those streets remain closed. News 8 revisited the area Friday. “There’s so many more people involved this time, and the damage was much more extensive this time,” Mary Grose said. One […]
State DEC asked to declare emergency to expedite repairs from recent storms
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been asked to issue an emergency declaration to help communities in 18 counties to help speed up the rebuild from last weekend’s severe weather. New York Governor Kathy Hochul asked the DEC to make the authorization. This would help speed up necessary […]
Anderson asks for answers from Gov. Hochul as Canisteo flood victims many not be eligible for funding
Kate Bowie, ‘When we found out yesterday we could not get the funding — the funding (Gov. Hochul) told us to our face we were getting, it was absolutely soul-crushing’. (Editor’s Note: We had John Anderson contact the governor’s office as he was in Allegany and Steuben counties for two days covering the flooding and attended the Sunday press conference. There are links highlighted through the story to help families in need. In the photo above, Anderson asks Hochul questions. Here is John’s reporting.)
Guest viewpoint: State's promise of help for flooded homeowners is an illusion for many
In a tragic repetition of past events, Hurricane Debby hit Steuben County and decimated the towns of Canisteo, Cameron, Greenwood, Jasper, Troupsburg, West Union, and Woodhull. The storm, which struck on Friday, Aug. 9, delivered over six inches of rain in just two hours, leading to flash floods that have left a trail of destruction. ...
'People are overwhelmed': Army of volunteers push flood cleanup forward in Canisteo
The army of volunteers had grabbed a quick breakfast arranged by Mayor Monica Recktenwald, been divided into work groups and were chomping at the bit, ready to charge out the Canisteo Fire Hall doors and help a flood-ravaged community recover from Tropical Storm Debby flooding. But first, Beverly Flannery had a message to...
Government Aid for Expensive Losses Far Off in Flood Torn Communities
A woman in Knoxville, Pennsylvania pointed at the side of the house where she lived. “It bent my foundation in; the force of the water was that strong." In her basement, a furnace was flooded. While August days are warm, cold nights come quick in the northern tier. Across the...
Survey aims to understand barriers to accessing healthcare in the Finger Lakes region
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eight counties in the Finger Lakes region collaborated on a survey to better understand how someone’s location and financial abilities impact their access to healthcare. The health departments in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Livingston, Yates, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben want to know how often the people...
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