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Horseheads Historical Society debuts successful sports exhibit
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Historical Society held a special first-time event Friday night. The venue debuted a brand new exhibit dedicated to Horseheads Little League Baseball and Horseheads sports. A strong turnout attended the first viewing at the historical society located on 312 West Broad Street in Horseheads. Dozens of Horseheads sports memorabilia, […]
Guthrie hospitals receive national recognition for excellence in stroke care
SAYRE, PA (CortacaToday) — Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital have been honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. The awards bring attention to Guthrie’s commitment to providing stroke patients with the highest...
Lawmakers from New York rally behind Donald Trump ahead of primetime RNC speech
As Donald Trump gets ready to deliver his primetime RNC address, his first speech since the attempted assassination against him, Republicans, including lawmakers from New York, are rallying behind the former president.On Thursday, a very confident Eric Trump was outside Milwaukee's convention center, strolling into what may be his family's second stay in the White House.Donald Trump is expected to accept his party's presidential nomination on the last night of the convention, and as his team puts it, usher in a new golden age for America."I think you are going to see a much more gentler President Trump tonight," Nicole...
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Manufacturer of custom-made sheds and other structures opening new Horseheads location
Elmira area residents looking for a new shed or other structure have a new option opening in Horseheads. Representatives of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce and other officials gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Heritage Structures to its new location at 111 Colonial Drive, just off Interstate 86.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Horseheads Village Fire Department in Need of Repairs, Upgrades
HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- A facility study of the Horseheads Village Fire Department shows the building is in need of significant repairs and improvements. The results of the facility study on the fire department, conducted by Hunt Engineers, Architects & Surveyors, was presented to the Horseheads Village Board of Trustees Thursday evening. The study found the fire department building was in need of mostly structural and architectural repairs. However, some other components are not up to current code standards, and would need to be updated.
Local guild crowns new Iron Quilter of Tompkins County
ITHACA, N.Y. — Eight quilters entered the Community Quiltmaking Center late last month with glory on their minds, but only one could walk away as the official Iron Quilter of Tompkins County. Lansing resident Andrea Gibbs emerged as the victor at the conclusion of the four-hour competition. Gibbs won...
Tractor Supply Company Plans to Open Apalachin Store
A national chain that sells home improvement and agricultural merchandise is preparing to expand into Tioga County. Tennessee-based Tractor Supply Company plans to open a store on Route 434 in Apalachin. It would be located just east of the village of Owego. The 22,000-square-foot store is to be built on...
Summer Fun Fridays: Paddle-N-More
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) – Summer is in full swing, and the temperatures are heating up. The best way to stay cool is by getting out on Cayuga Lake with the Paddle-N-More watersports organization. Founded by Jennifer Wells 14 years ago, Paddle-N-More started as a small idea in Tompkins County....
Big Fish Summer – Grace Coston’s largemouth bass in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer is here. Congratulations to Grace Coston, who has had plenty of luck catching largemouth bass this summer. Grace sent in 2 bass photos, both of which were caught in Watkins Glen. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in […]
Ithaca Common Council to consider bird-friendly building regulations
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council will discuss a new piece of proposed environmental legislation that aims to protect birds from untimely deaths. The Ithaca Common Council’s proposed ordinance, sponsored by Fourth Ward Alderperson Patrick Kuehl, would require all new buildings to meet the standard set by US Green Buildings Council’s Leed rating system to receive the Reducing Bird Collisions Credit. The credit outlines requirements for the use of predominantly bird-friendly materials, particularly in the lower floors of buildings.
Hornell Veteran Inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
HORNELL, NY (WENY) -- A Hornell man who served in the U.S. Army during the fall of the Berlin Wall and through the Persian Gulf War is the latest to be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. State Senator Tom O'Mara announced the induction of...
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