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New Langdon Mansion exhibit opens in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County residents have a chance to see inside the former Langdon Mansion at a new exhibit in Elmira. The Chemung County Historical Society (CCHS) opened its museum’s newest exhibit “Grand, Domestic and Truly Comfy: The Langdon Mansion in Elmira” on June 28. According to the historical society, this exhibit will […]
Party in the Park: Early Independence Day celebration kicks off
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- After being postponed because of the rain and storms, Party in the Park was held at Eldridge Park in Elmira on Sunday, June 30. The early Independence Day celebration had events all throughout the day across the park that offered something special to each guest. Party...
Power outages reported in Steuben County
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 200 NYSEG customers in Steuben County lost power on Sunday. According to the NYSEG outage list, 113 customers in the Town of Hornby, 78 in the Town of Campbell, and 24 in the Town of Corning were without power as of 5:15 p.m. on June 30. NYSEG is […]
The Village of Horseheads Board of Trustees set to hold special meeting
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) –The Village of Horseheads Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting tomorrow at 4 p.m at the Horseheads Village Hall located at 202 South Main Street. An array of topics will be covered on the agenda including; signing a law set-back, reviewing a parking law,...
Milling and paving to take place in the City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira Department of Public Works has announced an upcoming milling and paving project on City streets. The project will begin on Monday, July 8, with milling that will take place until Friday, June 12. Paving of the streets will occur between Wednesday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 16, […]
Chemung County auctions off $1.7 million in foreclosed properties
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Chemung County has auctioned off nearly $1.7 million dollars in county-owned foreclosed properties. The auction included 84 properties. 67.8% of them are in Elmira. The properties owed a combined $596,253.02 in unpaid delinquent “back taxes.” The auction was held on May 24, 2024. The County Legislature’s Budget committee approved a […]
Vietnam Veterans honored at Horseheads High School
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – More than 100 Vietnam-era veterans were honored at a pinning ceremony on July 2 to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War. One by one they came up to the stage to receive their commemorative pins from Congressman Nick Langworthy. Several local leaders praised the veterans and their service, including WETM News Director Jim Turpin, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and State Senator Tom O’Mara.
Victaulic investing in $100 million expansion in foundry in Lawrenceville, Tioga County
Victaulic, a Forks Township-based maker of pipe couplings and valves, is investing $100 million to expand a foundry in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The manufacturer plans a 150,000-square-foot addition to its Lawrenceville operation for new molding lines, finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will include a 60,000-square-foot machine shop that uses Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment.
Dozens Honored at Vietnam-Era Veterans Pinning Ceremony
HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- Vietnam-Era veterans from Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties were recognized at a pinning ceremony at Horseheads High School on Tuesday afternoon. The pinning ceremony was hosted by Congressman Nick Langworthy in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. "The ceremony today was very...
New York state faces soaring rent increases amid calls for stronger rent control
According to a recent Zumper report, four cities in New York State are in the top ten U.S. cities for rent increases: New York City and upstate cities Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. All four cities have seen rent skyrocket by over 10 percent in the last year. Rent prices for...
Fourth of July water safety
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –With the Fourth of July coming up, many people will be swimming in the Chemung River. The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed is a nonprofit organization that relocated to North Main Street and will host a grand opening on July 11th. The organization works to protect and preserve the Chemung River. “One […]
Brand Park hosts first concert of 2024 summer series
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Brand Park in Elmira hosted the first concert of the 2024 Brand Park Summer Concert Series. A concert is scheduled every Sunday through the summer until August 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Many concertgoers gathered around the park to listen to music pieces performed by the band called the […]
Keeping your pets safe during fireworks
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –Over the Fourth of July holiday there are always a lot of dogs who run away from their homes due to fireworks. On June 15th, dog owner Janice Dooley faced the unimaginable when her dog Bruce ran away. “Bruce was let outside. We have a fence in the backyard, and we didn’t know […]
Alabama FMs Could Lose Licenses Over Unpaid Reg Fees
A pair of MHz-band radio stations serving a rural area of Alabama to the north of Mobile could end up seeing their call letters deleted and their licenses revoked. What happened? The stations’ owner has overdue regulatory fees the FCC wants — or else. As such, it’s time...
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