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Seneca County real estate: six most expensive homes sold, Aug. 17-23
A house in Covert that sold for $500,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Seneca County in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $259,825. The average price per square foot ended up at $153.
RFK Jr. questioned in NY court over signature collectors who concealed his name on petitions
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions in a New York court Thursday about how his presidential campaign handled revelations that some people gathering signatures to get him on the state ballot concealed his name on the petitions and used other deceptive methods. Kennedy’s virtual appearance...
Schuyler County man arrested after disturbance at Arnot Mall
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) — An Alpine man was arrested Thursday after an incident at the Arnot Mall where police said he chased someone into a local gym. According to a release from New York State Police, 64-year-old David Ruppel was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 23, after an incident outside/inside Planet Fitness at the Arnot […]
New York attorney general hits Trump at DNC, says she’s ‘confident’ in $454 million fraud verdict
CHICAGO — Letitia James, the Democratic attorney general of New York, hit out at former President Donald Trump’s legal strategy at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday morning, defending her aggressive $454 million fine against him just hours after her office told an appeals court to uphold the judgment. During a Thursday morning breakfast event where James was […]
Trumansburg Village Purchases License Plate Recognition Cameras with Grant Funding
The Trumansburg Police Department has received an $83,000 grant, which will help fund license plate recognition cameras from surveillance and security system manufacturer Flock Safety. The village board has approved a motion to purchase the cameras, which will be placed throughout the village and will be fully grant-funded for the next three years.
Chemung County to start accepting winter storage reservations
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County residents looking to pack a boat or trailer away for the winter have the chance to do so through the county’s buildings and grounds department. In a release from Chemung County, the buildings and grounds department will start taking reservations for winter storage at the Chemung County Fairgrounds […]
Sheriff’s Blotter: physical altercation, driving while impaired by drugs and more
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office released reports on arrests that occurred on Thursday (Aug. 22). Noble, 25, of Cortlandville, was arrested during the early-morning hours of Thursday (Aug. 22). The county sheriff’s report stated that officers responded to a domestic incident at a residence on Penguin Drive in Cortlandville....
Big Fish Summer – Noah Colpitts’ smallmouth bass on Lake Ontario
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest 18 Sports Big Fish Summer entry. Congratulations to Noah Colpitts, who caught his personal best 4.7 pound smallmouth bass, while fishing on Lake Ontario. The 13-year-old angler tells us that he hauled in the huge catch with Pond Skipper fishing, on July 19th. Big Fish Summer […]
Village of Montour Falls gets state grant for clean energy improvements
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Village of Montour Falls has received $175,000 from the New York State Clean Energy Community Program in order to make improvements to the water department. According to Montour Falls Mayor Jim Ryan, the money will allow the village to build a solar array to...
Back-to-School Giveaway hosted by the Elmira-Corning NAACP
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A back-to-school giveaway is happening on Saturday, August 24th in Elmira. The Elmira-Corning NAACP is giving out free school supplies and backpacks starting at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Students of all ages are welcome. The giveaway will remain open until all...
Carnival fundraiser in Elmira to support feral cat spay and neuter program
A carnival fundraiser will be held this Sunday at Elmer Goodwin Park in Elmira from 1 to 5 p.m. to support the REM-TNR program of Chemung County, which helps spay and neuter feral cats in the area. The event features a $5 donation for entry and will include a silent...
63-year-old Oswego County motorcyclist dies after trying to avoid dog in road, troopers say
Redfield, N.Y. — A 63-year-old man died Thursday in Oswego County when he lost control of his motorcycle while trying to avoid hitting a dog, troopers said. Dale W. Thomas, of Sandy Creek, was riding his black 2007 Harley Davidson on County Route 17 in Redfield around 9:49 a.m. when a dog entered the road, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, speaking for the New York State Police.
Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers (as of August 23)
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones through August 23 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Tim Slavik, Aug. 18, on the 136-yard No. 17 hole at Foxfire using a pitching wedge. Witnessed by Ben Slavik. Mike Fischer, Aug. 18, on the 130-yard No. 7 hole at McConnellsville using...
Police made contact with alleged killer of Utica principal the night before her death
UTICA, N.Y. — On August 19, an Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a call from someone concerned about a stranger following them and acting strange. That stranger was Jeremy Kirch. He was eventually brought to the house of his girlfriend, Elizabeth Gerling, who told the deputy she had been waiting for Kirch at home.
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