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NY closing 2 more prisons, sparking fear of rural job loss. How many prisons have closed?
The announcement landed with a thud in two rural communities in upstate New York. After months of deliberation, state officials had picked the latest targets in a cascade of prison closures since 2011: Sullivan Correctional Facility in the Catskills and Great Meadow Correctional Facility in the Adirondacks. Both will close in November after...
Support Swells After Series Of Tornadoes Devastate NY Homes, Businesses: 'Anything Helps'
Donations are flooding in for the victims devastated by a series of tornadoes that touched down in New York during a round of severe storms. At least six twisters touched down in Central New York between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, the National Weather Service confirmed. They were identi…
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
Microsoft outage impacting local service, business operations
Users worldwide are unable to access some Microsoft apps and services in a widespread outage beginning this morning, and that includes in central and northern New York. Airlines, DMVs and local government agencies are just some of the organizations being impacted. At Syracuse's Hancock Airport, many flights are delayed due to the outage.
Record number of tornadoes in July for NYS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On average New York State averages about 9 confirmed tornadoes per year. Seven tornadoes alone were confirmed on July 10, 2024, as the remnants of what was once Hurricane Beryl slid over New York State. Another 9 have been confirmed since then bringing the running total for July to 16 tornadoes, […]
Traffic backed up on I-86 after crash in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) – Traffic is currently backed up on I-86 in Chemung after a crash that took place earlier this evening. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, all eastbound traffic on I-86 in the Town of Chemung is being diverted at Exit 57 with traffic backed up for miles after the […]
Big Flats Women’s Club to host multi-family rummage sale
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Big Flats Women’s Club will be hosting its annual multi-family rummage sale next weekend. The sale will take place on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Flats Historical Society Pavilion located at 258 Hibbard Road in Big Flats. All proceeds from the rummage […]
Horseheads sports exhibit opens Friday with special guest Kowalski
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – You can be a part of local sports history this Friday in Horseheads. The first-ever exhibit highlighting the great history of Horseheads Little League Baseball and other select sports will be displayed at The Horseheads Historical Society starting Friday night at 5 PM. The Horseheads Historical Society is located at 312 […]
Update: Nationwide Crowdstrike glitch closes local DMV among other impacts
ITHACA, N.Y. — The national Crowdstrike outage and its ripple effects on Microsoft systems has wrought havoc Friday morning, with impacts that stretch from around the globe to Tompkins County. Crowdstrike, one of the largest cybersecurity providers in the world, updated its software at some point Thursday night or...
NWS Confirms Microburst with 90 MPH winds following survey in Montour Falls
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- We now know the full extent of the storms that struck earlier this week, causing significant damage in Schuyler County. Today, the National Weather Service confirmed that the damage in Montour Falls was caused by microburst winds topping out at 90 miles per hour. A...
Rochester trailblazer presented with New York State Women of Distinction award
Rochester, N.Y. - A trailblazer for the city's Latina community has received state recognition. Senator Jeremy Cooney announced on Friday that Daisy Rivera Algarin is the 2024 recipient of the New York State Women of Distinction Award. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Midge Thomas honored as 2023 New York State Senate...
'The ultimate place for hot dogs': M&M Red Hots returns to Elmira with much fanfare
Beloved Elmira hot-doggery M&M Red Hots reopened last week amid much fanfare after being closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The new owner, Katie Seymour, will run the restaurant with her fiancé, Ryan Gallagher. The couple took the reins from Katie’s father, Andy Seymour, who took it over from his mother, Wilda DeHaas, in 2017.
City of Elmira compost facility to offer extended hours
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira’s compost facility will be offering extended hours for the next few days to residents who have experienced storm damage. The compost facility, located at 840 Linden Place, is opening its doors for extended hours to help assist residents who need to dispose of tree limb debris as […]
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