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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...
New York: Tioga Downs Casino’s oldest player celebrates 105th birthday
Tioga Downs Casino’s oldest player is celebrating a milestone birthday this month. To celebrate, she had a party at the casino and marked the occasion with family and playing her favorite, the slots. Story continues below. “I play the slots, I’m not fast enough for the tables,” said Ruth...
Aon to establish scholarship honoring Rick Miller
Aon PLC has set up a fund to raise more than $50,000 for a scholarship program honoring the late Rick Miller, the company's property practice leader. Aon said it is partnering with the Spencer Educational Foundation to establish the Rick Miller Property Risk Management Scholarship to support risk management and insurance students.
Over $8 million heading to Tompkins County for various bridge repairs
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Four bridges and culverts in Tompkins County have received money in the form of a New York State grant to be rehabilitated, according to State Senator Lea Webb, who represents the county. The four projects will split a total of $8,027,000 which comes from the...
Major Makeover Planned for Northgate Plaza on Front Street
A big renovation project is in the works for a large Broome County retail complex. Construction on a planned multi-phase makeover of the Northgate Plaza on Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango should get underway soon. The complex, which opened a half-century ago, is owned by a company...
Bradford County under a flash flood warning Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. a flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7:15 p.m. for Bradford County. "At 4:15 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," explains the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
We are quiet and comfortable behind yesterday’s cold front
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- A day of relief from the heat behind yesterday’s cold front is in store for today! How long do conditions last? Details below:. High pressure begins to push in from the midwest, and we are mostly sunny throughout the morning and afternoon. As cooler and drier air filters in from the NW behind our cold front, temperatures are cooler and comfortable, only topping off in the upper 70s.
The Frame Shop: Honoring the trade through generations
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — The Frame Shop, located at 414 West Buffalo Street in Ithaca, is a testament to what it takes to honor tradition while keeping up with the times. The building The Frame Shop is located in was built in the 1800s, originally housing a shoe store. In the early 1900s, it became Albert Huff Groceries and stayed a grocery store until 1956 when it became a frame shop.
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...
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 […]
NYSEG Customers could receive compensation credit for food/medication spoilage
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of people are still without power in the Southern Tier due to Monday’s severe storms, and food spoilage becomes a big issue with the power being out after several days. Some customers without power may be in luck as NYSEG might cover the cost of food that had to be […]
They will strike if they have to: UAW’s hardball negotiation tactics come to Cornell
ITHACA, N.Y. — The United Auto Workers Local 2300 has signaled it is willing to strike if Cornell University does not meet the demands of workers in an ongoing labor contract negotiation. The warning comes after about four months of negotiations between Cornell and the union, but that window...
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 […]
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.
MTA Reduced Brooklyn Bus Service After Congestion Pricing Was Nixed, Lawsuit Says
After Governor Kathy Hochul paused the implementation of congestion pricing, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority cut about 10% of bus service in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, according to a lawsuit filed by a officials from a transit workers union, a city official and a Brookyn resident. A lawsuit filed in...
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