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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 […]
Local agencies and hospitals experience system outages due to global Crowdstrike problems
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Millions of people around the world have been impacted by a global IT outage on Friday that shut down servers and grounded flights. Here at home, government agencies and hospitals are seeing the impacts of the outages. According to Chemung County Executive Chris Moss, Various Chemung County departments are experiencing computer […]
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County. Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC, the development team behind the project, has proposed to build 83...
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
CCIDA is Western New York's Top Economic Development Agency for 2023
The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency was the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York State for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development agencies in its July 12, 2024 issue. According to Business First, it’s the first time the CCIDA has landed in the No. 1 spot (out of seven) on the publication’s ranking of the economic development agencies in Buffalo and Western New York.
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
GRILL ALERT: This Meat Recalled In New York State
As we get to the second half of July, thousands of families in New York State will be grilling this weekend. Before you get the meat ready for the grill, there is a new recall alert. It seems that we are getting more and more recalls than ever. From kids...
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. ...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
New York Weekend Forecast: Pleasant Weather with Scattered Showers Expected
Albany, NY – Pleasant temperatures and comfortable humidity are expected across New York State this weekend. Scattered showers are anticipated this afternoon, particularly south of Albany, including the eastern Catskills and along I-84. These conditions provide a respite from the usual summer heat, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities.
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
New York State Women of Distinction Award goes to: Daisy Rivera Algarin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Women of Distinction Award was presented to Daisy Rivera Algarin Friday. She received the recognition due to her decades of work as a community servant bettering the Greater Rochester Area, and for her focus on empowering the Latina community. Daisy Rivera Algarin is a co-founder and current […]
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