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Local bank turns into a coffee shop
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) —Not many local coffee shops have a drive through in our area, but a new one opened up at what used to be a bank. It all started with a dream for first time business owner Tina Smith. After working for Starbucks for nine years, she decided it was time to have […]
Mathew McCarthy running for Steuben County and Family Court Judge position
Acting Steuben County and Family Court Judge Mathew K. McCarthy recently announced his intention to run for that seat in the upcoming November election. McCarthy, also a Corning City Court Judge for the past 10 years, said he has presided over thousands of criminal and family court cases, the same types of...
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...
Patchogue native elected president of New York’s Firefighters Assoc.
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. Veteran firefighter Eugene “Gene” Perry, a longtime Patchogue resident and member of the Patchogue Fire Department, has been elected as the president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY).
Binghamton Prepares for 9th Annual Porchfest
Binghamton is preparing for the 9th annual Porchfest next weekend. The music-infested event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 25th from noon to 7 p.m. This year's festival features 140 local and regional bands performing at 63 locations. The musicians will be performing a variety of music, including folk, rock, hip-hop, jazz, opera, heavy metal, country, blues, world music, and punk.
Two Oneonta, New York Residents Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the defendants listed below following an investigation into reported drug possession at a residence in the Town of Oneonta. Deputies had initially responded to the residence in an attempt to locate an individual wanted for unrelated charges. While on the scene, deputies discovered that John Nack was in possession of over ten grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Rain, storms expected in Binghamton area this weekend: Here's the outlook
If you plan on heading out this weekend in Binghamton, be sure to grab an umbrella and raincoat. The countdown to fall temperatures is just over a month away, but summer heat remains in the days to come. According to the National Weather Service, the Southern Tier can expect rainy wet conditions until Monday night. Friday is expected to see a high of 83 degrees, 73 degrees on Saturday and a high of 72 degrees on...
Binghamton rejects state attorney general’s investigation finding officer used excessive force
The city of Binghamton is rejecting a report by the state attorney general’s office finding a Binghamton police officer used excessive force during an arrest in January 2023. The report from the Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office recommended disciplinary action for Officer Brad Kaczynski, who knelt on Binghamton resident...
Traffic Stop in Owego Leads to Charges for Binghamton Man
The Tioga County Sheriff's Office says a Binghamton man has been arrested and charged after a traffic stop in Owego earlier this week. On August 13th, 30-year-old Meshak W. Henderson was stopped in the Village of Owego and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree following an investigation during the stop.
Rainy weekend in Upstate NY brings chance of isolated flooding
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The warm, dry stretch of weather in Upstate New York is coming to an end this weekend. Rain is expected both Saturday and Sunday, with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms that could drop enough rain to cause isolated flash flooding. Soil is still wet from the heavy rain that fell a week ago from the remnants of tropical storm Debby.
NY weather: Air quality alert issued for New York Saturday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 10:28 a.m. in effect until Saturday at midnight for Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory...
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
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.
Applebee’s Turmoil Continues: Are Its Last CNY Locations in Trouble?
Things aren't looking great for Applebee's and fans are worried this latest news means more closures are on the horizon. There are 94 Applebee's remaining in New York, which is the second most in the entire country. In Central New York, only a handful of locations are left with its...
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