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Gov. Hochul weighs banning cellphones in classrooms across NY
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms. Gov. Kathy Hochul met with superintendents, teachers and union leaders from several school districts on Monday on the possible restrictions. “The principals, the superintendents also told me about what happens when students are there, capturing everything that happens with […]
Chemung County Compost Facility offering extended hours to assist with storm damage
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Compost Facility will be offering extended hours for residents who have been left with storm damage. For the remainder of the week, the compost facility located at 715 Blostein Blvd. in Horseheads will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17, 18 and 19. In […]
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 a video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street and Judson Street. The reporter […]
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.
Cooling stations open in Chemung County amid power outages
As power outages continue to affect the Southern Tier, Chemung County officials have set up temporary cooling stations to provide relief from the heat. Residents impacted by the storms can visit the main branch of the Steele Memorial Library at 101 East Church Street and New Beginnings Church at 300 East Miller Street in Elmira.
State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease support
(The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate systems of care. Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new state budget, which includes funds earmarked for the Department of Aging to establish an Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, or ADRD, office. Similar bills had been circulating both chambers of the...
New leadership at Bampa’s House, Corning comfort care home. What to know about transition.
Bampa’s House, a non-profit critical resource that has served 100 residents since opening in September 2020, recently welcomed new leadership. After serving as board president for nine years, Joan Wilson will step down in January 2025. Wilson, a founding board member who led the charge in getting Bampa's House established as a non-profit organization, has served as board president since the organization’s inception.
Cayuga Medical Center’s ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Receives Recognition for Accreditation
The American College of Cardiology announced on Tuesday their recognition and accreditation of Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) for its expertise and commitment to care. CMC was accredited based on the cardiac cath lab’s staff, with their ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients. They proved themselves to be more than capable in performing procedures efficiently and competently. CMC’s cardiac cath lab deals with coronary angiography and pacemaker insertions, as well as life-saving percutaneous coronary intervention.
Tickets available for Oak Ridge Boys at Chemung County Fair
Tickets are available for the Oak Ridge Boys Final Tour at the Chemung County Fair. The Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage on Thursday, August 1st at 7 p.m. Visit etix.com and search Chemung County Fair to purchase tickets. The Chemung County Fair will be held from July 31st...
New Clara Barton mural celebrates founding of American Red Cross in Dansville. See artwork
A shimmering new public mural will go a long way in cementing Dansville's legacy as the community where Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Artists Melissa Stratton Pandina and Gabriela Sepulveda recently completed the Clara Barton mural on the south-facing wall of 170 Main St. in the Livingston County village.
Village Grove construction on track in Trumansburg
Construction on the Village Grove development, projected to be the village of Trumansburg’s largest and greenest affordable housing project, is underway. The $27 million project is meant to bring 10 affordable rental townhomes or duplexes, as well as 46 affordable apartments in a two-story building, and nine lots at a market-rate price that could likely house 17 apartments, to the south side of the village by the end of the year.
T-burg’s Elle Mount recounts first year of soccer in Italy
For high school graduates looking to continue their athletic careers, the most common option is to attend one of the thousands of colleges around the country. One recent Trumansburg girls soccer alum took a bit of a different route. Elle Mount spent this past year playing at the Rome City...
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...
Storms Cause Damage At Bills’ New Stadium Site
Slowly but surely, we’re seeing the progress of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. After existing as just a massive pit (that fans “sacrificed” things to) last season, the site across the street from the Bills’ current home on Highmark Stadium is actually starting to look like it could be, well, a building.
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