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“Hornell’s Tim Hortons Underway!”
Builder announces that project should be complete in September 2024. Empire Helps Deliver New Seneca Street Restaurant Location. From Empire Commercial Construction, photo provided. Hornell, New York – Empire Commercial Construction, a regional general contractor that specializes in turn-key retail, restaurant, and small-project construction, is well underway with the construction...
Adventure Continues at the Hornell Public Library This Summer
Upcoming Events for All Ages! “The Search for Bigfoot” is July 24. The Hornell Public Library’s summer programming continues with many fun-filled story times, performers, and presentations planned for the Hornell community. For the library’s complete calendar of events for July and August, visit hornellpubliclibrary.org or stop by the library to pick up a Summer Reading Program brochure.
Popular Texas Hot server will pull this Friday at the Allegany County Fair
Learn more about Joy Hutchinson and her Ford family. You may recognize this longtime member of the Texas Hot team, popular for her friendly smile and speedy service. Did you know that when she isn’t serving at Wellsville’s iconic diner, Joy and her family are getting into a Ford Powerstroke truck. She has been part of a family of mechanics, mud bog drivers, truck pullers, and motorsport fans her entire life.
Three people dead after crash on I-86 in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WENY) --Three people were killed in a deadly crash on Interstate 86 in Chemung, N.Y. on Friday. According to New York State Police, a 36-year-old man driving west in a 2018 Nissan Maxima crossed over the grass median, and into the eastbound lane of traffic, hitting a 2015 Acura RDX. Police say the Acura was driven by an 18-year-old man, with a 44-year-old female passenger.
New tobacco shop opening near Elmira College after “stop work” order
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News confirmed the opening of “Tokz Exotics” on College Avenue is moving forward after the Elmira Code Department issued a “Stop Work” order last month. The Code Department told us the business will sell “tobacco and tobacco-related” products. The tobacco shop is being built at the former location of a […]
Ithaca's downtown brought in business, Crowdstrike outage, ADA mapping NYDEC, outage info
Good morning and welcome back to the Ithaca Journal’s Daily Briefing ☀️ I’d like to start this week off right by sharing this post highlighting the wonderful work of Sergio Arce at the TST BOCES Smith School, which I mistakenly neglected to include a link to last Friday. If you have any Finger Lakes...
Cheesy Eddie's to offer free cheesecake for National Cheesecake Day
Rochester, N.Y. — Cheesy Eddie's is preparing for its 13th annual National Cheesecake Day celebration, coming up July 26. For the first time, both Cheesy Eddie's locations are participating in the tradition of offering free cheesecake slices. The location at 602 South Ave. in Rochester will be open from...
Father and son indicted for embezzling funds from Hannibal Fire Company
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — The father-son duo accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from the Hannibal Fire Company were officially indicted Friday. Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father, volunteer firefighter Carl Emmons Sr. were arrested in February for allegedly stealing $18,000 and $2,500 respectively from the fire department.
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Wellsville Veterinary Hospital: Please respect privacy of Dr. Lopez and staff
Dr Thomas Lopez had a medical emergency 07/19/24 and is currently being treated and evaluated at an area hospital. Unfortunately, there has been incorrect information disseminated on social media and elsewhere regarding what happened. Please respect Dr Lopez’s privacy and additionally that of his employees. Thank you Wellsville Veterinary...
One person faces attempted homicide charges in a Tioga County, Pa. shooting
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a 69-year-old man with attempted homicide in a shooting that injured one person in Tioga County Thursday. Mansfield-based troopers were dispatched at about 4:30 p.m. to 1868 E. Lawrence Road, Jackson Township, where state police said a 45-year-old male sustained at least one gunshot wound.
Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier looking for volunteers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In a bid to get more volunteers, virtual open houses have been made available in August for the Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier Program (YMST). YMST is an online-based mentoring program that connects local youth with trained volunteer mentors from the community. YMST is...
Terwilliger competes in Frontier League All-Star game
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning baseball star Ben Terwilliger continues to add to his already impressive resume. Terwilliger competed in the 2024 Frontier League All-Star Game in Quebec, Canada Wednesday night as a member of the Florence Y’Alls. The relief pitcher threw one inning of work for the West Division squad in the team’s 2-1 […]
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
NEW YORK – A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states.As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois.In New Jersey, one case was reported in Monmouth County and one case in Passaic County. No cases have been reported in Connecticut, so far. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent...
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