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Spotted lanternflies threaten Finger Lakes vineyards; grape growers on high alert
Romulus, N.Y. (WHAM) — An invasive species has been spotted in the Finger Lakes grape-growing region. Experts are warning growers to be on guard for spotted lanternflies, which have the potential to harm vineyards. Experts say spotted lanternfly populations have been discovered in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca, and most...
Elmira College’s Domitrovic signs with French pro hockey team
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira College Hockey standout Nicholas Domitrovic is going pro. (Photo Courtesy: les-ours-de-villard.com) Elmira College men’s hockey fan favorite, Nicholas Domitrovic has signed to play professionally in France. The 4-year forward will join Les Ours Villard de Lans (Bears Villard de Lans) in the French Ice Hockey Federation’s (FFHG) Division 1. The […]
Ithaca Common Council stalls to debate part-time homeless outreach coordinator
ITHACA, N.Y. — The new cohort of Common Council members has yet to sign off on hiring a part-time homeless outreach coordinator — a position former council members approved and funded in 2023 — despite repeated requests from city leadership. City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff has largely assumed...
Five Cornell alums headed to Paris for Olympics
Two-time state high school wrestling champion. Four-time NCAA champion. Four-time world champion. Entrepreneur. Husband, father of three, role model. And there’s one more title Kyle Dake ’13 would love to add to that long list: Olympic champion. However, a gold medal won’t be how he measures success when...
Former “Personius-Warne” photography studio up for sale in downtown Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A new real estate listing shows the former “Personius-Warne” photography studio at 268 Baldwin Street is up for sale. The former studio photographed family, wedding and school portraits for more than 100 years before closing in 2022. Chemung County property records show it...
Christmas in July? Why the Salvation Army is launching an early red kettle campaign.
If you happened to drive by the Salvation Army building on Lake Street in Elmira on Thursday, you might have seen a familiar red kettle, about three months early. The Salvation Army plans to put its red kettles out at various locations in early November as usual, but agency officials held a special...
First Responder Charity Softball Tournament to take place at Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — On Saturday, July 27th, the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will be hosting their inaugural First Responder Charity Softball Tournament at Kostrinsky Field with games beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a home run derby, food, and raffle items to...
James Potorti Interpretive Gorge Walks Return This August
The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is delighted to announce the return of the James Potorti Gorge Walks this August. In partnership with the Finger Lakes State Parks, these popular interpretive walks have been a cherished tradition for over 15 years, providing participants with a unique opportunity to explore the geological wonders of the Finger Lakes region.
High pressure returns with the sunshine today
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- High-pressure returns behind yesterday’s cold front and brings a quiet and settled pattern. How long does the sunshine stick around? Details below:. The rest of this morning will be spent burning the rest of the cloud cover off as the cold front continues out of the region. We’ll be mostly sunny by this afternoon. We are slightly cooler today with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s.
Report: ICSD losing another leader
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — The Ithaca City School District is losing another leader. The Ithaca Voice reports Chief Operations Officer Amanda Verba plans to resign in the next few weeks. The announcement comes after Lily Talcott, the deputy superintendent, left last month for a top role at TST BOCES.
Retired Cornell Senior Lecturer and Ithacan Mary Gilliland Becomes Award-Winning Poet
Mary Gilliland ’73 M.A.T ’80 retired from her senior lecture position at Cornell to pursue writing full-time. Nearly two decades later, Gilliland’s pursuits have resulted in the award-winning poetry collections “The Devil’s Fools,” “The Ruined Walled Castle Garden” and “Ember Days.”
New non-stop flights from Rochester to Florida & North Carolina
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Avelo Airlines announced a large expansion in Rochester Wednesday – now offering non-stop flights from Rochester to Central Florida and North Carolina near Charlotte. The one-way flights will run twice weekly in the fall. According to the airline, flights will be priced low, with some starting at just $62. Passengers will […]
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works puts new entrepreneurs through their paces
Inventing a new product that you can hold in your hands and bring successfully to an eagerly awaiting market is sometimes likened to childbirth: If we knew from the outset how hard it was going to be, fewer of us would do it. Over 10 weeks this summer, Rev’s Prototyping...
Summer hikes: Check out these 5 public trails in the Hornell, Wellsville areas
Looking for a new place to take a hike this summer? You don't need to take a long road trip to the Adirondacks to experience the great outdoors in New York state. Excellent trails for everyone from beginners to experienced hikers are just a short drive away, offering riverside views, towering forests,...
Horseheads sticker shop raided, accused of selling weed illegally
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Best Buds in Horseheads was closed Wednesday evening after they had their marijuana seized by law enforcement. A sign posted on the door of the business in Hanover Square reads that illicit cannabis was seized and the shop was ordered to close. The sign was posted by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Steamers cruise in NYCBL semifinal opener, Pios game gets rained out
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers picked up another win, while the Elmira Pioneers saw their game washed out. The Hornell Steamers rolled to a 9-1 win, on Wednesday. The Steamers rode impressive late game offense past Dansville, in Game 1 of the NYCBL West Division Championship Series. In a game that was moved […]
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
Famous Route 90 Sales Happening This Weekend
A sign the month of July is coming to an end is the annual Route 90 sales from Homer to Montezuma. Taking place every year on the last full weekend for the month of July, there will be 50 miles of garage/yard sales. Some sales could begin tomorrow, Friday, but a majority of Route 90 Sale will open up come Saturday morning and continue through Sunday.
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