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Corning’s Tom Passmore returns home
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A local sports writer and Corning enthusiast has returned home after a medical scare. Tom Passmore, a former sports reporter at The Corning Leader and graduate of Corning East High, Corning Community College and Mansfield University is back home after being hit with Legionella Pneumonia. The disease is a severe type […]
Olivia Rodrigo in Atlanta: Last-minute tickets to the ‘GUTS: World Tour’ on July 23
While Olivia Rodrigo prepares to spill her guts live on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight (July 19), DC and Atlanta fans are blasting the “Guts” album on repeat leading up to her concerts on July 20 and July 23, respectively.
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament comes to Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — For the first time in 50 years the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held in Corning this weekend. The games will be played in the Corning Credit Union parking lot where 111 teams, with players of all ages, have signed up to compete in this year’s tournament. Sixteen half courts […]
Steuben County to receive over $75K to attract new businesses
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – Steuben County is receiving over $75,000 in funds to support a project that is said to help attract new businesses to the region, as announced by Congressman Nick Langworthy. The taxpayer-funded grant comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission and will be matched by local funds for a total of $150,000 to […]
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Spotted lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of spotted lanternflies has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine-growing region, and while this news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected and preparations have been ongoing […]
N.Y. Gov Hochul says state found, returned millions in stolen cars
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Friday touting the state’s recovery of 120 stolen vehicles worth $3.5 million through June 30. This year’s numbers marked an increased from 2023 when the Department of Vehicles (DMV) recovered 112 vehicles worth $3 million during...
NY urges banks, companies to be on high-alert amid global tech outage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York state regulators urged banks and companies to be on high-alert amid the global tech outage on Friday, saying it is monitoring institutions and market events and working with other state and federal regulators.
Sammy Hagar Will Not Get To Meet NYS Trooper Who Gave Him ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Here's why a reunion between Sammy Hagar and the New York State Trooper who inspired one of his biggest hits won't get to happen. Sammy Hagar will be performing at SPAC on Monday July 22, 2024. He has some serious history with Upstate New York and our area. However it appears he was going a little too fast and ended up with a now famous speeding ticket.
Zoom interview with Michael Balboni, former NY Homeland Security czar
Former New York state Homeland Security czar Michael Balboni discusses the global IT outage and the risks associated with it. Balboni says some companies are at a greater risk because not all software and technology investments are the same.
Republican businessman Ted Danz hopes for upset in Capital Region state Senate race
The race for an open New York state Senate seat rekindles an old rivalry. In office since 1997, Democrat Neil Breslin is the longest-tenured Senator in the chamber. The 82-year-old from the 46th district decided not to seek another term early this year. Party leaders were quick to promote state Assemblymember Pat Fahy of the 109th district to run in Breslin’s stead this fall, and any other Democrats who had interest in running for Breslin's seat quickly dropped off the radar.
Hornell man arrested after Canisteo theft
CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) — A Hornell man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from someone in Canisteo. Sean M. Ayers, 53, was arrested on July 18 after police investigated a July 15 complaint about a theft. According to the Canisteo Police Department, the investigation found that property was stolen from the person who made […]
New Dollar General construction proposed for former Elmira Heights diner
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) — A new building project has made its way onto the agenda for the next Chemung County Planning Board meeting, with plans to tear down a beloved former diner. Manos Diner on College Avenue was once the spot for many, young and old, to get a hot breakfast any time of […]
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