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NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Chemung County Compost Facility offering extended hours to assist with storm damage
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Compost Facility will be offering extended hours for residents who have been left with storm damage. For the remainder of the week, the compost facility located at 715 Blostein Blvd. in Horseheads will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17, 18 and 19. In […]
Hornell Steamers make it a dozen straight
Winning streak continues for Maple City ball club after besting the Rapids. From the Hornell Steamers, photo by JC’s Photography. The Hornell Steamers increased their winning streak to twelve games with a hard fought 8-5 victory over the Genesee Rapids on Tuesday night. Hornell now is 25-7-1 on the year and holds a five point lead over the Rapids for the top spot in the Western Division.
'The ultimate place for hot dogs': M&M Red Hots returns to Elmira with much fanfare
Beloved Elmira hot-doggery M&M Red Hots reopened last week amid much fanfare after being closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The new owner, Katie Seymour, will run the restaurant with her fiancé, Ryan Gallagher. The couple took the reins from Katie’s father, Andy Seymour, who took it over from his mother, Wilda DeHaas, in 2017.
Staying safe in an outage: how portable generators are harmful if installed incorrectly
PINE CITY, N.Y. (WENY) -- The weather from the last several days has knocked out power all across the Twin Tiers. Now, people have been turning to their portable generators for help and, most importantly, for power. However, the Pine City Volunteer Fire Department received a call yesterday, July 16,...
Tips for managing insulin during power outages
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –Millions of people worldwide depend on medication to help with their medical conditions. One of these medications is insulin, which is commonly used for people with diabetes. Arnot Health interim systems director of pharmacy Rebecca Reynolds Carr says that there are multiple types of insulin. “We have your mealtime insulin, which are your […]
US Army Corps of Engineers to update master plan for Almond Lake and the Arkport Dam
Land Classification changes could have big impact, public comment period open until August 14. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE- Baltimore) is in the process of updating the Master Plans for the USACE owned and operated Almond Lake and Arkport Dam. The purpose of the Almond Lake 2024 Master Plan and the Arkport Dam 2024 Master Plan is to provide guidance for stewardship of natural resources and management for long-term public access to, and use of, the natural resources at Almond Lake and Arkport Dam, including the land classification of the USACE-managed lands. Land classifications are established in the 2024 Master Plans and are fundamental to project land management. Land classifications provide for development and resource management consistent with authorized purposes and other federal laws. The 2024 Master Plans provide a comprehensive description of the USACE project, a discussion of factors influencing resource management and development, new resource management objectives, a synopsis of public involvement and input into the planning process, descriptions of existing development, and considerations of future development activities.
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: Coalfire Federal’s William Malone
As the defense industrial base remains under constant cyberattack, Bill Malone’s leadership has been instrumental in the development of Coalfire Federal’s CMMC practice. In 2024, Coalfire Federal continues to help the Defense Industrial Base achieve NIST 800-171 compliance and prepare for CMMC certification. “As one of the first...
We dry out and clear out for the overnight as we finally see below average temperatures
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – We dry out and clear out for the overnight as we finally see below average temperatures. Sunshine will persist all the way until the start of the new work week. More details below:. TONIGHT:. We will be drying off in the evening and into the...
Board of Public Safety Appoints Wheatcraft & Morse as Provisional Firefighter Trainees
Mayor Buckley: “Being a firefighter is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle choice”. From City Hall, photo (from left): Commissioner David Parmley, Mayor John Buckley, Austin Wheatcraft, Justin Morse, Chief Frank Brzozowski. The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved appointments for Austin Wheatcraft and Justin Morse as...
Elmira School District to provide free school supplies
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Parents with kids in the Elmira City School District don’t need to shop for school supplies this year. The Elmira City School District announced that it will once again provide school supplies for all of its students for the 2024-2025 school year. Kids are welcome to bring their own supplies if […]
Elmira PD asks for help finding alleged steak theft suspect
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Police are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of being involved in an Elmira grocery store theft. The Elmira Police Department is investigating two steak thefts from Weis Market on North Main Street in Elmira. According to the EPD, a man went into the store and stole numerous […]
Tickets available for Oak Ridge Boys at Chemung County Fair
Tickets are available for the Oak Ridge Boys Final Tour at the Chemung County Fair. The Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage on Thursday, August 1st at 7 p.m. Visit etix.com and search Chemung County Fair to purchase tickets. The Chemung County Fair will be held from July 31st...
Top 100 Moment: March 12, 2022 - Women's hockey hosts first NCAA game against Elmira
ROCHESTER, NY – In just its fourth season of existence, the Nazareth women's hockey team hosted an NCAA quarterfinal contest against #3 Elmira on March 12, 2022. In a hard-fought battle, the Golden Flyers fell 2-1 with a late third period goal from Elmira. Ally Watrous scored her 23rd...
Alfred State featured in Higher Education Review magazine
Alfred State agricultural programs of the top ten “most promising” colleges in the nation. From Alfred State College, pictured is a Alfred State student work with the animals on the college farm. Alfred State College’s agriculture programs were recently featured as the cover story in an international publication,...
New Clara Barton mural celebrates founding of American Red Cross in Dansville. See artwork
A shimmering new public mural will go a long way in cementing Dansville's legacy as the community where Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Artists Melissa Stratton Pandina and Gabriela Sepulveda recently completed the Clara Barton mural on the south-facing wall of 170 Main St. in the Livingston County village.
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