CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms is still waiting for a new boat. 

In April, legislators approved the purchase of a new marine patrol boat to replace a 30-year-old vessel. Helms tells us it’s a waiting game. 

Legislators said yes to spending 123 thousand dollars on a fast responder boat. 

 FULL INTERVIEW: Sheriff Mark Helms on Ithaca’s Morning News