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Canisteo caregiver arrested after alleged assault on elderly patient
A Canisteo caregiver is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a patient and taking the victim’s vehicle without permission, according to New York State Police. Michael Morris, 52, was arrested on Friday, March 14, following a ... more
Canisteo mayoral race: Thompson vs. McInroy
Republican Fred Thompson and independent Richard (Rick) McInroy are competing to become Canisteo’s next mayor in the March 18 election, succeeding outgoing Mayor Monica Recktenwald. Thompson, a retired Army veteran and former school board member, ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Waterloo, ER boys, Newark girls punch tickets to finals; Lyons boys fall in OT
A handful of Section V boys’ and girls’ sectional semifinal games were contested on Tuesday night, and a few more Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advanced to the finals this weekend. The Waterloo boys outlasted Finger Lakes ... more
RADIO REPLAY: Marcus Whitman, Lyons headline Monday night B2 semifinal doubleheader (webcast)
The first week of March begins with girls basketball in Section V taking centerstage. FL1 Radio is live from Canandaigua for the Class B2 semifinals doubleheader. Game one features the #2 seed Marcus Whitman Wildcats ... more
Fundraiser aids Canisteo family after devastating fire
A Canisteo family lost their home in a Feb. 19 fire, leaving their oldest child, Cole, with severe burns requiring a long recovery. Authorities believe the blaze was accidental but are still investigating. A GoFundMe ... more
One injured in house fire Steuben County
A Wednesday night fire destroyed a home in the Hamlet of Adrian, leaving one person injured. The blaze broke out on County Route 199 just before 9 p.m., according to the Canisteo Fire Department, and ... more
Fire destroys home in Canisteo; no injuries reported
A late-night fire engulfed a home on County Road 119 in Canisteo, prompting a multi-department response Wednesday night. By the time firefighters arrived, the structure was fully consumed by flames and heavy smoke. Crews battled ... more
Canisteo police welcome new K9 officer, Smitty
The Canisteo Police Department introduced its newest officer, Smitty, a K9 trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and personal protection. Announced on Feb. 18, Smitty replaces the department’s former K9, Dex. Named in honor of fallen ... more
Troopers: Suspect had modified gun and cocaine near Canisteo school
New York State Police arrested a 30-year-old Canisteo man near Canisteo Greenwood Elementary School on December 18, after a suspicious incident led to the discovery of drugs and a modified weapon. State troopers from Wayland ... more
Two men arrested in Hornell drug bust, face felony charges
Two men from Steuben and Allegany counties were arrested following a drug bust in Hornell, N.Y., on Friday afternoon. Hornell police intercepted a delivery involving methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl, leading to the arrests of Charles ... more
Canisteo American Legion donates $24K to United Way flood relief fund
The Canisteo American Legion Post 846 presented a check for nearly $24,000 to the United Way of the Southern Tier's Steuben County Flood Relief Fund on Wednesday. The funds were raised through a community event ... more
Two Elmira men arrested in connection with Canisteo burglaries
Two Elmira men have been arrested following an investigation into a series of burglaries in the Canisteo Valley area, Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard announced Thursday. Trent M. Johnson, 20, of Erie Street, and Zachary ... more
Police seek public’s help in Canisteo burglary investigation
Authorities in Canisteo are searching for two suspects believed to be involved in a string of burglaries and larcenies. The Canisteo Police Department, along with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, announced on Oct. 14 that ... more
Canisteo American Legion hosts benefit for local flood victims
The Canisteo American Legion hosted a fundraiser on Sunday to support residents affected by August’s flash flooding in Steuben County. The "Flood Victims of the Canisteo Valley" event featured local musicians, raffles, and food, with ... more
Steuben homeowners welcome expanded relief: Household income limit raised from $60,000 to $157,800 to get $50,000 grants for repairs
After some initial confusion about New York State's rules for who would be eligible for flood relief in hard-hit Steuben County, Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced a clarification. On August 9 the area was devastated ... more
Canisteo residents criticize Hochul over exclusion from flood relief funds: Governor’s office says no one has been excluded yet
Residents of Canisteo are expressing frustration after discovering they do not qualify for the emergency cash funding promised by Gov. Kathy Hochul following devastating floods caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Residents were ... more
Canisteo Food Pantry hosts emergency distribution for flood victims
In response to the recent flooding in Canisteo, the Canisteo Community Food Pantry will hold an emergency food distribution today, Tuesday, August 13. Organized by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, the event aims ... more
Inside look at the rescues in Steuben County amid severe flooding (photos)
In the wake of disastrous flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, the Bath Volunteer Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team successfully saved four people in Steuben County on Friday. The team was deployed to the ... more
Hornell secures $1.5M for Canisteo Street box culvert replacement
The City of Hornell will utilize $1.5 million in state funding to replace the Canisteo Street box culvert over Spencer Creek, a project identified during a state inspection. This funding comes from the 2024 BridgeNY ... more
