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Elevator catches fire at Elcor Nursing Center
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — An elevator is shut down after a fire at a nursing facility in Chemung County prompted a response from several fire departments. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, around 11 a.m. flames and smoke were reported near an elevator inside the Elcore Nursing Facility in Horseheads on Friday, […]
Pioneers roll past Geneva, Corning’s Nelson tosses impressive outing
GENEVA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers finished their regular season road schedule with a win. (Video Courtesy: Geneva Red Wings YouTube) Elmira delivered an impressive 10-3 win over the Geneva Red Wings, on Friday. Backed by big performances on both sides of the plate, the Pios took a step towards earning a home playoff […]
3 children hit by car in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Witnesses say three children have been injured after a car hit them on Elmira’s southside on the evening of July 26. According to the Elmira Police Department, Elmira Police Officers were dispatched to the report of a motor vehicle accident involving four pedestrians and one vehicle One person was taken by […]
Arts On the Go: Larry Parker II
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Local author Larry Parker II shares a mental exercise to help with writing. It involves writing down many words that start with a specific letter in under a minute. Parker, whose background is in psychology and mental health, expresses how it is a warm-up exercise to help with sentence structure and […]
Elmira’s Sarah Coon debuts NIL softball merchandise
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Twin Tiers can now support Elmira’s own Sarah Coon, with NIL merchandise. (Photo Courtesy: Influxer.com, athletesthread.com) As she embarks on her senior season of softball with the University of Virginia, Elmira’s Sarah Coon has unveiled NIL merchandise. Fans and supporters of the standout utility player can purchase a replica of […]
Veteran's Stand Down Day at Elmira's Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans who need clothing, supplies, or services can take advantage of a local event in September. At the event, veterans will have the chance to take advantage of military surplus items and also learn about other resources available to them. Representatives from the VA and other...
Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff Returns to Elmira to end July
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Residents of Elmira will have the chance to talk face-to-face with police and fire officials during the last week of July. The City of Elmira is hosting its next 'Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff' on Wednesday, July 31st. The event provides an opportunity to sit...
Welcoming the Next Generation of Doctors: LECOM Elmira's Class of 2028
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The next generation of doctors began their journey at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Elmira (LECOM); meet the class of 2028. Students woke up bright and early to arrive on campus to kick off the first day with 100-plus classmates. "This is the official...
Man arrested after police receive report of menacing involving a gun
Correction: A previous version of this article stated that the man who was taken into custody was arrested after he was found with a gun. At this time, police have not confirmed whether or not a gun was present at the time of his arrest. The information has since been corrected. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – […]
Former “Personius-Warne” photography studio up for sale in downtown Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A new real estate listing shows the former “Personius-Warne” photography studio at 269 Baldwin Street in downtown Elmira is up for sale. The studio, opened by George Personius in 1914 and later owned by his apprentice Randall Warne, photographed family, wedding and school portraits for more than a hundred years before […]
Big Fish Summer – Collyn Singerhoff’s largemouth bass on Cayuga Lake
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Collyn Singerhoff, who caught his personal best 5.6 pound largemouth bass, while fishing on Cayuga Lake. Collyn is an avid soccer player, but can be found fishing with his dad when he’s not on the field. The young […]
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
Young artists learn to paint mural at Community Arts of Elmira
ELMIRA N.Y. (WETM) — Kids completed the painting of a mural named the Butterfly Garden on one of the sidewalls of the Community Arts of Elmira building. The kids attended a three-day mural camp this week and worked on the project with the professional muralist, Filomena Jack. The camp aimed to give the kids a […]
More Elmirans Call for More Maintenance in City Parks
Elmirans want more maintenance for parks following illegal dumping in McKinnon Park and overwhelming reports of graffiti. Locals say the graffiti, old equipment and littering at McKinnon and other Elmira City Parks need attention. Elmira residents urged to combat graffiti in city parks. Elmirans want more maintenance for parks following...
Christmas in July at the Wisner Market
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –You can find a lot of different things to buy or eat at Wisner Market in Elmira, and today even Santa Claus showed up to be part of the market. “Christmas in July” is a summer celebration with Christmas-themed activities and decorations. July 25th marks the five-month countdown to Christmas Day. Market […]
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