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Juice Collective provides a fresh healthy alternative
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) —August is Black owned businesses month and this week we stopped at The Juice Collective. Lateka Cooke-Davis owns the Juice Collective, which recently relocated from Arnot Mall to Gray Street in Elmira across from the LECOM Event Center. “The mall was humble beginnings. I do feel much better being amongst the community, […]
Investigation ongoing into Clemens Center Bridge fire
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s been more than a month since the north side of the Clemens Center Bridge caught on fire; and still community members and local leaders are looking for answers. “The investigation continues,” said Elmira City Manager Michael Collins. We had the opportunity to speak with Collins, who says the City of […]
EPD: Vehicle linked to suspected arson in Elmira found in Horseheads
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The vehicle that police were seeking help in identifying after it was seen leaving the area of a suspected arson in Elmira on Tuesday has been found. According to the Elmira Police Department, members of the Elmira Police Department Detective Bureau found the black SUV that was linked to the incident […]
'Who Let the Dogs Out?' adoption event in Rochester will feature live music, bar crawl
Rochester, N.Y.— The City of Rochester Animal Services is teaming up with the Verona Street Animal Society for the inaugural "Who Let the Dogs Out?" benefit event. It will feature live music, a bar crawl, a variety of local vendors, and of course, some adorable dogs up for adoption.
Over 1,200 Cornell workers prepared to strike as union group barters for better pay
Workers union and activist group United Automobile Workers and Ithaca’s Ivy-league Cornell University have been at odds since the early 1980s when the UAW local 2300 was formed. Cornell’s Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Christine Lovely announced Friday that “Despite the best efforts of the university, the parties have not yet reached a new agreement,” on its latest contract dispute with the group. ...
Andover’s Genevieve Green needs a “little help from her friends” after serious crash
Spaghetti dinner, basket raffle, photography raffles in support planned for August 24. Genevieve is a beloved instructor at Heidi Noel’s Performing Arts Center. Last friday, Aug. 9, Genevieve Green was in a horrible side-by-side accident and was taken from Jones via MTS to Strong and will be there for the foreseeable future and has has had to have several surgeries.
Gov. Hochul Visits Yonkers to Discuss Banning Cell Phones for Students During School
L-R-Mayor Mike Spano, State Senator Shelley Mayer, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, County Executive George Latimer. On Aug. 5, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with local educators and stakeholders in Westchester as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use...
Millerton man sentenced on drug charges
MILLERTON, Pa. (WETM) – A Millerton man has been sentenced to serve at least two years in prison on drug charges in Bradford County. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, Earl E. Moretz Jr., 48, was sentenced to serve a minimum of 25 months to a maximum of 72 months in state prison […]
Two illegal cannabis shops raided in Horseheads, Elmira Heights
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) – The New York State Office of Cannabis Management raided two unlicensed marijuana shops on Friday in Elmira Heights and Horseheads. New York State Police helped execute a warrant at “Litties Peace of Mind” on 312 E 14th Street in downtown Elmira Heights. Police say the shop was shut down for […]
Confessions: Usher Reveals He Suffered A Neck Injury, Reschedules Remaining August Atlanta Shows For December
Rescheduling the Wednesday kickoff concert for his Past Present Future tour, Usher is revealing that he will not perform Friday and Saturday in his hometown of Atlanta. The Grammy award-winning singer took to social media to share that he suffered a neck injury during rehearsal that’s rendered him unable to perform.
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
$200M available to help school districts move to electric buses
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York State School Districts and bus operators are required to transition their fossil fuel school buses to zero emission fleets by 2035. They are also required to only purchase zero emission school buses after 2027. To help reach that goal, $200 million is now available for school districts on a first come, […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
Will New Yorkers Now Have to Pay a Surcharge for Online Betting?
Online betting platforms have considered a plan to take away part of your winnings, just as New Yorkers prepare for football season to kick off. New York has had a very lucrative beginning to 2024, pulling in more tax revenue from online gambling than any other state. New York sports betting has raised five times more revenue than Pennsylvania, which came in a distant second. This has been attributed to the incredible amount of money wagered as well as New York's 51% tax rate for online betting, the highest in the country.
CNY firefighters return home after fighting wildfires in the west
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 21 firefighters returned to New York State after fighting wildfires out in Montana and Oregon for two weeks. Three of those firefighters are from Central New York. Micheal Putnam with Fish and Wildlife is from Syracuse, Chester Lunt, a Forest Ranger, is from Fabius, and Michael Burkholder a Facilities Unit Leader […]
Masi asks governor to remove Sierra from Orange Legislature; his advocate says he will be back by end of year
MIDDLETOWN – City of Middletown Common Councilman Joe Masi, an outspoken critic of Joel Sierra, has requested that Governor Kathy Hochul remove the legislator from office. Meanwhile, Sierra’s formally designated advocate, former City of Middletown Police Chief Ramon Bethencourt, said he “welcomes” any communication with the Governor’s Office. Bethencourt also said that Sierra will return to legislative meetings by the end of the year.
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