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Bath, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Bath? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What you’ll find at Bath’s big fall antique weekend.
  • Could SNAP changes trigger a 10% property tax hike locally?
  • Bath man faces prison after felony assault conviction on officer.

Also on today's calendar: Public Works Committee and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fall Finger Lakes Antique Show Returning to Steuben County (weny.com) — Bath residents can look forward to the Fall Finger Lakes Antique Show returning to the Steuben County Fairgrounds next weekend, with full days of antiques, food, music, and kids’ activities. The two-day event includes Sunday’s flea market and car and motorcycle show, offers weekend-long admission for $5, and welcomes families with free entry for children under 17.
   

2. Steuben County: Statement On SNAP Costs (wlea.net) — Steuben County legislators meeting in Bath warn that recent federal SNAP changes could shift up to $5 million in annual costs onto the county, potentially equal to a 10% property tax hike. They’ve passed a resolution urging New York State to cover the new expenses so Bath and other county taxpayers aren’t forced to absorb higher costs while still maintaining food assistance access.
   

3. Bath man convicted of felony assault on police officer (newportdispatch.com) — A Bath resident has been convicted of felony assault on a police officer after a 2025 incident on East Morris Street in the village. A Steuben County jury found Fredrick Valkenburgh guilty on four counts, and he now faces up to seven years in prison when sentenced in November, following his remand to the county jail without bail.
   

4. Road closures planned for the Wineglass Marathon (mytwintiers.com) — Drivers in the Town of Bath should plan for State Route 54 to be stopped at County Route 113 as Wineglass Marathon runners enter the course. Additional closures and detours will affect Savona, Erwin, I-86, and downtown Corning for several hours, as the large annual race brings both visitors and temporary traffic headaches to the region.
   

5. Colors Increasing Across Finger Lakes as Foliage Season Progresses (fingerlakesdailynews.com) — Leaf peepers in Bath can expect about 40% color change right now, with orange leaves dominating hillsides around town and neighboring Steuben County communities. The latest I LOVE NY foliage report shows the Finger Lakes steadily progressing toward peak, while nearby counties like Yates and Schuyler are still mostly green and Adirondack areas are nearing peak conditions.
   

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    Saturday October 3
  • Homecoming Parade
    Campbell-Savona Csd, 8455 Co Rd 125 / Main Street, Campbell
    9:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bath

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.