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A look at storm damage in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News reporters found widespread damage, uprooted trees and downed power lines in Elmira the day after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region Monday night. A reporter recorded video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street...
NYSEG representative talks power restoration times for Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Monday, tens of thousands of people in the Southern Tier lost power after severe thunderstorms rolled through the region. Many continued to be without power into Tuesday, and NYSEG was able to provide an explanation as to why it was taking a while for residents to get their lights back on.
Thousands still without power in the Southern Tier
Update (4:09 p.m.): More residents are without power this afternoon according to the NYSEG power outage list. Since earlier this afternoon, numbers have gone up to 11,976 without power in Chemung County and 10,917 without power in Steuben County. Schuyler County residents have seen a decrease in power outages with 3,359 without power. Update (2:46 […]
EXPIRED: Tornado Warning issued for Chemung County
UPDATE: A tornado warning issued for Chemung County has expired. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains active for Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga NY, and Tompkins Counties until 2:45 p.m. Both Steuben and Schuyler Counties have downgraded from a Tornado Warning to Severe Thunder Storm Warning while Chemung County remains in a Tornado Warning until 2:15 p.m. […]
Residents displaced after severe thunderstorm damages mobile home park
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Several people who live in a Schuyler County mobile home park were displaced after severe storms ripped through the Twin Tiers Monday evening. "The house literally shook," said Bart Curtis, a resident of Rock Cabin Park who was displaced by the storm. "When I heard glass breaking, I knew something was not quite right. When I went to look, I couldn't get out the front door, and I couldn't get out the side door."
“Fight on Blight” City of Elmira gives updated list of property violations
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The City of Elmira released an updated list to its Fight on Blight initiative on Monday, July 15, nearly two months after the first lists were removed for what the city said was incorrect data on the lists. The updated list to the Flight on Blight consists of property maintenance violations […]
Liquid nitrogen leak causes Big Flats road closure
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) –A portion of Daniel Zenker Drive in Big Flats closed on Monday night due to a liquid nitrogen leak. According to Chemung County, Daniel Zenker Drive from Hibbard Road to Kahler Road North is closed as of 8:22 p.m. on July 15. A tank of liquid nitrogen located at 315 Daniel […]
Drinking water available for residents without power
(WENY) -- With over 10,000 people in Chemung County alone without power, a number of fresh water stations have been set up on Tuesday, July 16th to help people get by. Chemung County Emergency Management has set up water distribution site in Elmira at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department located at 1001 Carl St. and the East Water Street and Dewitt Ave. Parking Lot located next to the Clarion Inn.
Troop Ride returns for its 17th year this weekend
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The 17th Annual Troop Ride will be taking place again this weekend in the Southern Tier. The Troop Ride will be on Saturday, July 20, and will begin at 10 a.m. at the His Tabernacle Family Church located at 16 Level Acres Drive in Horseheads. Registration for the event will start […]
Some residents of Rock Cabin Park remained displaced, while others are cleaning up after Monday's storms
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Severe thunderstorms swept across the area Monday evening, causing neighbors in one mobile park to evacuate due to the damage. Trees came crashing down on these mobile homes, causing damage. ''I was informed moments ago that the house is being condemned. We had just bought...
Chemung County home listings asked for more money in June. See the current median price
The median home in Chemung County listed for $205,000 in June, up 9.6% from the previous month's $187,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 36.7% from $150,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Cooling Stations available in the Twin Tiers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In response to the current heatwave, Chemung County, in collaboration with local agencies has established cooling stations at the following locations:. Steele Memorial Library, 101 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901. New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 300 E Miller St, Elmira, NY 14904. These cooling...
Corning parking lots, road to close for basketball tournament
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A couple of parking lots and part of a road in Corning will close this weekend to accommodate a sporting event. The nationwide Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming to Corning on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21. Players of all ages and skill levels will compete in this 3-on-3 […]
Steuben County advises caution as residents and crews clean up after severe storms
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Nearly 9,000 people are still without power on Tuesday after severe storms rocked the Twin Tiers, with potential for more storms on Tuesday. The Steuben County Office of Emergency Management released a statement Tuesday morning, July 16, saying that utility crews are working to clear roadways and reestablish power throughout […]
Tickets to this sheep-show are free: See Tompkins County 4-H's hard work in action
Tompkins County's 4-H program is ringing the dinner bell and hoping to bring the kids its taught back to 4-H acres to prepare for its annual Youth Fair on July 23-27 at the 4-H Acres in Ithaca. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program available in every state and over...
Hudson fragrance business expands to Ithaca's West Green Street
This article was edited to include comment from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. After years of vacationing together in Ithaca to bridge the gap between New York City and Canada, and the success of their Hudson storefront opened in 2020, life and business partners Ricky Tiscareno and Dennis Green opened Poured Candle Bar in Ithaca earlier this month. ...
Poured candle bar, heat across NY, Finger Lakes ranking, boilermaker
Good morning ☀️ It’s Tuesday and today I’m bringing you some advice if you’re interested in starting a business or learning about the Tompkins County’s business climate. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share...
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County to Support Cortland YMCA
The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County announced Friday that they are set to enter into a partnership with the Cortland County Family YMCA. The Cortland County Family YMCA looks to gain additional staff support and expertise without losing the individuality they’ve had for over 150 years. The Ithaca YMCA will provide assistance with grant, philanthropy, and membership growth opportunities.
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