Chris Potter

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Enterprise Writer at The Wellsville Daily Reporter

Enterprise Writer at The Hornell Evening Tribune

Enterprise Writer at Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin

Enterprise Writer at Star Gazette

Enterprise Writer at Corning Leader

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Canisteo NY Police Chief Kyle Amidon resigns, admits to misconduct

6 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Chris Potter

Canisteo Police Chief Kyle Amidon resigned after pleading guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing. Amidon was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay $13,378.57 in restitution. An investigation was launched in April 2024 following an anonymous letter alleging official misconduct. The investigation involved falsified time sheets and irregularities tied to the Canisteo Police Club.
Canisteo Police Chief Kyle Amidon resigns, pleads guilty after misconduct investigation

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Chris Potter

Canisteo Police Department Chief Kyle Amidon resigned Thursday after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree Offering a False Instrument for Filing following an investigation into allegations of official misconduct. Amidon was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge by Judge Medeleine Seaman after pleading guilty to the charge, a class A misdemeanor. He was also ordered to pay the Village of Canisteo restitution totaling $13,378.57.
Southwestern Steuben County struck by flooding, multiple roads closed. What we know

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Potter

Flooding hit southwestern Steuben County Monday night as heavy rain lingered in the area. Canisteo, Greenwood, Hartsville, Hornellsville, Jasper and Woodhull were hardest hit, according to the Steuben County Office of Emergency Services. In Allegany County, meanwhile, the Town of Burns declared a state of emergency Tuesday morning with all roads closed. Canaseraga Central School canceled school Tuesday due to flooding.
Southwestern Steuben County struck by flash flooding, multiple roads closed. What we know

1 week ago | eveningtribune.com | Chris Potter

Flash flooding hit southwestern Steuben County Monday night as heavy rain lingered in the area. Canisteo, Greenwood, Hartsville, Hornellsville, Jasper and Woodhull were hardest hit, according to the Steuben County Office of Emergency Services. The county said that water was flowing over several roadways, leading to hazardous travel conditions as first responders and highway crews from the town, county and state levels were called into action.
Southwestern Steuben County struck by flooding, multiple roads closed. What we know

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Chris Potter

Flooding hit southwestern Steuben County Monday night as heavy rain lingered in the area. Canisteo, Greenwood, Hartsville, Hornellsville, Jasper and Woodhull were hardest hit, according to the Steuben County Office of Emergency Services. In Allegany County, meanwhile, the Town of Burns declared a state of emergency Tuesday morning with all roads closed. Canaseraga Central School canceled school Tuesday due to flooding.
Community Bank closing Wellsville, Belfast branch offices in latest consolidation

1 week ago | eveningtribune.com | Chris Potter

Community Bank will close branches in Wellsville and Belfast on Sept. 12. The Wellsville branch will consolidate into another Wellsville location, while Belfast customers will be directed to the Fillmore branch. The bank cites changing banking needs and optimizing its branch network for the closures. Community Bank has closed other Allegany County branches since acquiring Steuben Trust Company. Community Bank will close Main Street branch offices in a pair of Allegany County towns later this year.
'An enduring legacy': How Hornell native Eric Recktenwald is being remembered with tribute

1 week ago | eveningtribune.com | Chris Potter

Kyocera International dedicated a building to Eric Recktenwald, a former employee who died in 2023. Recktenwald, a Hornell native, was remembered as a valuable colleague and mentor. He worked for Kyocera after graduating from Alfred University and was instrumental to the company's Hendersonville operations. Eric Recktenwald would have celebrated his 59th birthday on Monday, May 5.
New Dansville Ocean State Job Lot store will open soon. Here's the latest from company

1 week ago | eveningtribune.com | Chris Potter

Ocean State Job Lot is opening a new store in the former Big Lots location in Dansville by the end of May. The new store will employ up to 70 full and part-time associates. Ocean State Job Lot acquired 15 former Big Lots locations in eight states, two of which are in New York. The retailer sells a variety of goods including household items, apparel, pet supplies, and food. The former Big Lots store at 10 Village Plaza in Dansville won't be empty for much longer.
Bounce house venue opens in Elmira. How to 'Level Up' with activities at Southtown Plaza

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Chris Potter

Level Up Bounce, a new indoor bounce house venue, has opened in Elmira's Southtown Plaza. The venue offers open play, toddler time, and private party rentals. Future plans include teen and adult nights, and a possible arcade. The business aims to provide a much-needed entertainment option for families in the area. With a young family at home, Yevette Yerkes knows the importance of having an outlet for children to enjoy some fun and burn off some energy.
Hornell to resume street sweeping, road work. How it will impact traffic, parking in city

2 weeks ago | eveningtribune.com | Chris Potter

Spring will bring road work and regular street sweeping to the City of Hornell. The city's street sweeper will resume its regular schedule on Sunday, May 4, while the Department of Public Works will be milling a handful of streets on Monday, May 5. The street sweeping will begin Sunday night. No parking will be permitted on streets from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. in wards scheduled for trash pickup the following day.

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"The Gift," a documentary about Scio Medal of Honor recipient Jason Dunham, will make its much-anticipated debut in January. https://t.co/XK72SW79fl

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17 Dec 24

A bomber co-piloted by a Hornell native, shot down in World War 2, has been discovered at the bottom of a lake in the Netherlands https://t.co/1Ra5DwZwJI

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9 Sep 24

Siemens Mobility has selected the Southern Tier for a new high-speed rail production center that will build the AP220 trainsets for Brightline West. https://t.co/kwu6lSmrBE

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Articles

Canisteo NY Police Chief Kyle Amidon resigns, admits to misconduct

Canisteo Police Chief Kyle Amidon resigns, pleads guilty after misconduct investigation

Southwestern Steuben County struck by flooding, multiple roads closed. What we know

Southwestern Steuben County struck by flash flooding, multiple roads closed. What we know

Southwestern Steuben County struck by flooding, multiple roads closed. What we know

Community Bank closing Wellsville, Belfast branch offices in latest consolidation

'An enduring legacy': How Hornell native Eric Recktenwald is being remembered with tribute

New Dansville Ocean State Job Lot store will open soon. Here's the latest from company

Bounce house venue opens in Elmira. How to 'Level Up' with activities at Southtown Plaza

Hornell to resume street sweeping, road work. How it will impact traffic, parking in city

Journalists covering the same region

Michael McAllister

Eduardo Cuevas

James Flippin

Andrea Cambron

Ben Orner

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