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Best Weekend Events For Aug. 16-18 In Western New York
It may be the biggest weekend for Western New York for concerts, with a record amount of them happening around the area. The fair also continues throughout the weekend, and everyone is talking about the food and festivities that are going on at the fairgrounds. You have to take a...
Nuclear options for NY's power supply issues, vaccinations and school records, local love
Good morning ☀️ It’s Friday, so I’m highlighting some local love and Finger Lakes moments sent in by readers later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so you can help spread the love to other...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
Installation Wraps on Corning and L3Harris' Jointly-Devloped Rubin Observatory Mirror
CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2024 — Corning Inc. and L3Harris Technologies have installed a jointly produced 11-ft-wide, 1500-lb glass mirror onto the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The mirror becomes the largest convex mirror currently in operation. The Rubin Observatory is one step closer to capturing images of...
Habitat for Humanity ReStore reopens its doors after more than a year
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- After being closed for more than a year due to a devastating fire, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in corning has opened its doors once again. The store has a fresh, new look, and has welcomed the community in again. "We're very excited here to be...
Government Aid for Expensive Losses Far Off in Flood Torn Communities
A woman in Knoxville, Pennsylvania pointed at the side of the house where she lived. “It bent my foundation in; the force of the water was that strong." In her basement, a furnace was flooded. While August days are warm, cold nights come quick in the northern tier. Across the...
Photos of Pa. man are circulating across the country as a Facebook scam months after his death
Social media posts featuring photos of Pennsylvania man Brian Posch are circulating online, claiming that the father and husband is currently missing and sometimes calling him by different names. But Posch died months earlier. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Three Rochester teens sprayed with gunfire while walking down sidewalk, killing 19-year-old girl
Three Rochester teens were "randomly" sprayed with gunfire Monday as they casually strolled down the sidewalk, leaving one, 19, dead and two others injured. The senseless shooting sparked an outcry from Rise Up Rochester, a community outreach group whose mission is to provide support to victims of violence and their families. The group is meeting with people in the city's Beechwood neighborhood after the deadly attack on Hazelwood Terrace.
Clouds build in today ahead of weekend showers
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- We are in for another nice day today, but more clouds are building ahead of this weekend’s system. Are this weekend’s plans getting rained out? Details below:. TODAY:. Patchy fog will be possible early this morning, but the rest of the morning should be mostly...
Cornell Professors Stand in Solidarity with UAW Local 2300 Amid Contract Negotiations
The Cornell University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) issued a statement Wednesday expressing strong support for UAW Local 2300 as the union holds its strike authorization vote and continues negotiating with Cornell over a new contract. UAW Local 2300 members have also released a statement announcing...
Iconic Rochester pizzeria reopening again — this time in the suburbs
After a recent and brief run on Mt. Hope Avenue, an iconic Rochester pizzeria is headed for the suburbs. Bay & Goodman Pizza, which started with a location at the city intersection it is named for, will open at 6548 Anthony Drive in Victor on Tuesday, Aug. 20. At least, that is the hope. ...
Brittney Griner's New Nickname From Phoenix Mercury Says It All
The Phoenix Mercury are proud of what Brittney Griner accomplished at the 2024 Olympics. That much is clear after the team gave its starting center a new nickname following Team USA's gold medal win. Griner was part of the USA women's basketball team that dominated the Paris Olympics en route to ...
Hospice volunteers needed in Coudersport, Wellsboro, and Williamsport
Coudersport, Wellsboro, and Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania and Family Hospice of Central Pa. are seeking hospice volunteers to provide companionship and comfort to patients and their families. Volunteers are needed at UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Wellsboro, and UPMC Cole. To better equip those interested in the role, mandatory training sessions are available on Thursday, Aug. 22, and Thursday, Aug. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Campus, 1100 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport. To learn more or to register for an upcoming training class, call the hospice volunteer coordinator at Williamsport (570-326-8952), Wellsboro (570-723-0760), or Coudersport (814-274-0384).
Westfield business owners continue to clean up from storm
WESTFIELD, P.A. (WETM) — The clean-up continues at a few local businesses in Westfield, Pennsylvania who sustained damages from Tropical Storm Debby. Business owners estimate that it will take another couple of months to complete the clean-up. Corner Hardware store’s owner Luke Reisinger said there was ten inches of water on the store floor and […]
Updated road closures from Tropical Storm Debby. What to know.
Local and state highway crews have made substantial progress in repairing and clearing flooded roadways from last week’s storm, according to Tim Marshall, Steuben County Director of Public Safety. Some road remain closed, and Marshall said many roads in the affected area have significant damage and urged residents to use extreme caution if they must travel. ...
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