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Police ID Woman Killed in Route 17 Motorcycle-Truck Collision
A woman was killed and a man was seriously hurt in a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a motorcycle in a construction zone on Route 17 in Tioga County. Authorities said a "large group of motorcycles" was merging onto the expressway at the Exit 66 interchange in Apalachin. According to...
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 […]
Logan Knowles to start new company
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of Horseheads’ most motivational athletes is making more history. Logan Knowles, an inspirational athlete born with cerebral palsy, is completing another first. Knowles is starting a new company which will allow him to give back to communities around the country. The name of Knowles’ first company is Logan Knowles – […]
Chemung County inmate injured after hot soup was poured over him; one arrested
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — One man was injured and another was arrested this week after police say hot soup was poured over an inmate at the Chemung County Jail, resulting in burns. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Brendan P. Crowley was arrested on Monday, July 15, on the charge of assault in […]
Elmira man arrested after burglary at JCPenney
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – An Elmira man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into the JCPenney yesterday in Big Flats. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, members of the sheriff’s office, along with members of the Horseheads Police Department and the New York State Police, were called to the JCPenney on Wednesday, […]
Rapid Hiring Event for Teachers Hosted by Broome-Tioga BOCES Scheduled for Next Week
Broome-Tioga BOCES is hosting a rapid hiring event next week for those interested in becoming teacher aides in Broome and Tioga Counties this fall. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Instructional Support Center at 435 Glenwood Road in Binghamton. Teacher aides provide support to both teachers and students alike in the classrooms and potential candidates will be able to learn the responsibilities of an aide, fill out applications, and participate in immediate interviews and reference checks.
Richie Evans Remembered 61 set for Utica-Rome Speedway Thursday night
Richie Evans won 518 feature races during during his 20 year modified racing career from 1965 to 1985. This Rome racer is considered the greatest pavement modified driver of all time. Evans also won thirty track championships at eleven different asphalt speedways, including four at his then-paved hometown track at...
United Way of Tompkins County Announces Award & Impact Fund Recipients
United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC) announced their list of community members recognized for their contributions on Monday. United Way takes note of positions in the community who go above and beyond for Tompkins County by taking part in UWTC activities. They account for their community campaign chair, volunteer of the year, an “unsung” hero who contributed privately, a non-profit partner, and a business who was paramount to the program’s success. The following people and organizations were recognized for their contributions:
Good Cause Eviction advocates speak out in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Housing advocates joined city leaders in Rochester Wednesday to advocate for the passage of strong Good Cause Eviction legislation. If enacted here in Rochester, advocates say it would protect renters from rate hikes, unfair evictions, and help to guarantee lease renewals to renters who pay rent on time. One Rochester mother […]
Pantry of Angels loses a supply of food from storm
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) — The Pantry of Angels lost thousands of dollars of food from this week’s storm which represents two weeks’ worth of supply. Yet the pantry was able to continue providing for needy families thanks to donated generators that helped keep the food refrigerated. The President and CEO of the pantry, Crystal McCannon […]
Streets and lots in downtown Corning to close for Gus Macker Basketball Tournament
Streets and parking lots on the northside of downtown Corning will be closed starting Friday for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament this weekend. The Corning Credit Union Parking Lot will close from 5 p.m. Friday until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 21, though the drive thru ATM will remain accessible throughout the weekend.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
Endless Mountain Music Festival starts this Friday
Mansfield, Pa. — The 17-day Endless Mountain Music Festival will begin this Friday and run through the weekend with orchestral performances in Corning and Mansfield. The EMMF orchestra, conducted by festival founder Stephen Guzenhauser and featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel, are performing the Pennsylvania premiere of Peter Boyer’s new "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” at 7 p.m. on Friday in Steadman Theatre at CU-Mansfield and the iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” written 100 years ago in 1924 by George Gershwin at 7 p.m. Saturday at the...
Vehicle catches fire on I-86 Thursday afternoon
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – A vehicle caught fire this afternoon on I-86 in Big Flats. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, the vehicle appeared to have caught fire in the westbound lane on I-86 going past the airport near Corning. The incident did not stop traffic but caused it to slow […]
Bridge closure coming up in Steuben County
ARKPORT, N.Y. (WETM) – A bridge in Steuben County will be closed next week for repairs. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the bridge on Hurlbut Street that goes over Marsh Ditch between State Route 36 and Davenport Street in the Village of Arkport and Town of Hornellsville will be closed to all through […]
5 Tornadoes Hit NY During Round Of Severe Storms, With 1 Fatality Reported
The time frame for the twisters on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, was from 3 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. Four of the five were rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the second-weakest of the six levels. They were identified at:. Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m....
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...
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