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Chemung County Habitat for Humanity: A community pillar facing challenges while opening doors
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Serving the county since 1989, the Chemung County Habitat for Humanity has become a pillar in the community, helping families attain home ownership. Executive Director Emily Barrett says they face challenges in contributing to the revitalization of Chemung County. “It's definitely a tougher time these...
US Coast Guard Property In New York To Be Auctioned, Want To Buy It?
In 2022 American Home Shield estimated that homes located on waterfront have an increased value of approximately 78%! What's the saying? "Mother Nature isn't making anymore water". If you can find property on water, make a splash and grab it! Today could be your lucky day. The United States General...
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...
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...
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
NYRA to Honor Fallen NY Army National Guard Soldiers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will pay special tribute on Military Appreciation Day to three New York Army National Guard soldiers from the Capital Region whose helicopter crashed earlier this year, killing two and seriously injuring the third. The tragic accident also claimed the life of a Border Patrol agent from Texas.
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
Million Dollar Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
There has been another $1 Million dollar winning lottery ticket sold in New York. On the heels of a million-dollar winning ticket sold from Saturday's Powerball drawing, the New York State Lottery announced that another 2nd place million-dollar winning ticket was sold in New York from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing.
Weekend top picks: Ithaca Artist Market, Shark Fest, and more
(CortacaToday) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these weekend top picks for fun activities in Cortland and Tompkins counties:. On Friday 8/16, head down to the Ithaca Farmers Market pavilion to celebrate the 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market. A program of the Community Arts Partnership, the market fills all 88 booths in the pavilion with local fine and functional artists. For more information, check out our article on the Ithaca Artist Market and visit the Ithaca Market’s website.
New York Democrats hold campaign kickoff for Vice President Kamala Harris, Tim Walz in Harlem
Democrats in New York assembled a big show of support Wednesday night for Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for The White House.The state's Democratic leaders held pep rally-like kickoff party to for the Harris-Walz ticket ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention.While Harris and Walz did not make an appearance, Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and others were in attendance.Adams and Hochul were among those who spoke about the possibility of the first Black female president, as they aimed to stoke up party energy for the DNC.Prior to the event, a large group...
Summer sidewalk sale returns to downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Downtown Ithaca’s summer sidewalk sale is back. Nan Rohrer at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance says shop owners around the city are participating. Rohrer says the sale will help businesses still rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic.
TC3 sees another boon in fall enrollment
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — Enrollment at TC3 has increased again. Since last fall, TC3 President Amy Kremenek tells WHCU registration continues a multi-year streak. Kremenek notes another trend in enrollment for the upcoming semester. The fall semester at TC3 begins Monday, August 26th. FULL INTERVIEW: Dr. Amy Kremenek on...
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