Schuyler County “Bridging Community Connections” Event

Schuyler County officials, in conjunction with other state and local agencies, will be hosting a virtual panel discussion on “Bridging Community Connections,” and community resources available to youth and families living in Schuyler County.

The online event is Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 am. The keynote presentation will be by Jutta Dotterweich, and will focus on COVID-19’s impact on the emotional well-being of adolescents. The event will also be recorded for later viewing.

The registration deadline is February 19. The first 100 registrants will receive a “Bridging Communities” gift bag.

Interested community members can register for event by clicking here.

The event is sponsored by partnerships with the Schuyler County Youth Bureau, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Workforce New York, Council on Alcoholism and Addiction in the Finger Lakes, Glove House, Inc. and Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties.

Blowers Re-Elected Chair of Schuyler County Legislature

Republican Carl H. Blowers, of Montour Falls, was re-elected Chair of the Schuyler County Legislature at its annual reorganizational meeting held Wednesday.  The vote was unanimous.

In other action, the legislature unanimously acknowledged the reappointment of the deputy election commissioners (Kathryn Elkins, Democrat and Kristina Vondracek, Republican),  and reappointed Gary M. Emerson as County Historian.

Tim O’Hearn of Watkins Glen, remains as County Administrator, while Stacy Husted, of Montour Falls, continues as clerk of the legislature and Steven Getman,  of Watkins Glen, continues as Schuyler County Attorney.

The County of Schuyler is governed by an eight-person legislature, headed by its Chair.  Members serve staggered four-year terms.    The legislature, in turn, appoints various department heads to oversee the county’s day to day operations, including the county administrator, county attorney and clerk to the legislature.

The current members of the legislature are James W.D. Howell, Jr., Gary Gray, David M. Reed, Michael L. Lausell, Mark F. Rondinaro, Van A. Harp, Philip C. Barnes and Carl H. Blowers, Chairman.

The next regular meeting of the legislature will be Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6:30 pm.

Second Amendment Legal Update: January, 2021

A monthly update, prepared for the Schuyler County Chapter of S.C.O.P.E. NY, a statewide 501(c)4 organization dedicated to preserving the 2nd Amendment rights for the residents of New York State.

For a complete PDF copy of this month's update, click here.