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Schumer serves up bold prediction: ‘We’re going to hold the Senate again’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) declared Democrats would hold the Senate in an energetic speech before the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night. “We’re going to hold the Senate again, and we’re poised to pick up seats,” Schumer said, mentioning the last election cycle when Democrats prevented a “red wave” in the upper chamber […]
Highway that divided city in New York set to be demolished
When Interstate 81 was built in the 1960s, it sliced right through Syracuse's Pioneer Homes — one of the nation's oldest public housing communities, which had been built some three decades earlier. But in a few years, the government is set to level a mile and a half of the highway and reconnect a neighborhood.Bishop Bernard Alex's church is just a few miles from Syracuse, where he grew up. He says the highway stretch of I-81 sits over where people from his hometown used to plant gardens. "You took away a thriving, vibrant community," he said "You took away the hope...
New York's top court upholds mail-in voting for all, rejecting Republican challenge
(Reuters) - New York's highest court upheld a state law on Tuesday that allows any voter to cast a ballot by mail, rejecting a Republican-led lawsuit challenging the statute. In a 6-1 decision, the state Court of Appeals affirmed lower court rulings that the Early Mail Voter Act, which was passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature and signed by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul last year, did not run afoul of the state constitution.
Elmira Fest returns to Grove Park this weekend
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira Fest is returning to Grove Park this weekend for a two-day family fun event. Elmira Fest 2024 will occur on Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. 24, from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is a two-day celebration that features a variety of festivities for the whole family to […]
Hope you like sunshine, Twin Tiers!
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – We have high pressure moving in tomorrow, so we will see a gradual shift in our conditions from mostly rainy to mostly sunny over the next few days. We need to dump any standing water around the area (hint-hint). Dumping the water helps control the mosquito population, thus preventing mosquito-borne diseases […]
Addison veteran honored for VFW #StillServing campaign
ADDISON, N.Y. (WETM) – An Addison veteran has been honored for his dedication to the country and community in the VFW #StillServing campaign. The national VFW’s #StillServing campaign calls attention to veterans who continue to serve their community after they have left the military. According to a release for the #StillServing campaign, Addison veteran Micah […]
18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer – Dan Levey’s carp
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next edition of 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. On this edition, we highlight Dan Levey’s huge carp he caught in Cayuga Lake. The carp weighed in at 40 points and is one of Levey’s best fish he’s reeled in during his career brought to you by Valley […]
Missing for More Than a Month: Tioga County Sheriff Seeks Help Finding Nichols Man
The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Mark J. Klotz, a 47-year-old man from Nichols, New York, who has been missing for over a month. Klotz was last seen on Church Street in Tioga, reportedly walking towards Nichols and potentially headed to the...
Fashion Camp Teaches Students Sewing at Elmira Arts Center
Students learned sewing skills from artist Filomena Jack as part of a three-day Summer Fashion Camp hosted by Elmira Community Arts Center. Jack offers an inclusive space to teach anyone in the community. Fashion Camp teaches students sewing at Elmira Arts Center. Students learned sewing skills from artist Filomena Jack...
Two-vehicle crash slows traffic in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — One car was towed away as fire crews cleaned up transmission fluid on a busy Elmira street on Wednesday after a two-car crash happened downtown. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, sometime around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, two vehicles were involved in a crash at the […]
Elmira Express Hall of Fame to add 5 members. Take a look at this year's inductees
Five former standout athletes will be added to the Elmira Express Hall of Fame before the school's season-opening varsity football game at the school's Thomas J. Hurley Athletic Complex. This year's inductees are Luke Baldwin, Zach Nierstedt, Allaah Sessions, Zaria Thomas and Lindsey (Seymour) Weaver. ...
Hardinge cancels planned layoffs at Elmira Heights plant
Hardinge announced that it has canceled plans to close its super precision unit in Elmira Heights, a decision that will prevent the layoffs of 31 employees initially warned earlier this month. The company attributed this reversal to funding received from an unnamed source, allowing the plant to continue operations without...
Best Internet Providers in Horseheads, New York
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Court proceedings for Steuben Co. man charged with murdering his sister pushed to Oct.
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- A 59-year-old man accused of murdering his sister in Erwin back in February appeared in a Steuben County court on Wednesday, August 21st. During the hearing, the judge agreed to push back proceedings for John Marvin II until October. According to Marvin's public defender, that...
Cornell calls UAW back to negotiating table
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Cornell and the United Auto Workers Local 2300 are in negotiations. According to the Tompkins County Workers’ Center, the University has asked UAW representatives back to the negotiating table to work out a new employment contract. Meantime, picket lines continue in and around the area until 7 p.m. Employees are set up at Tops grocery store near the Shops at Ithaca Mall, the West and University Avenue triangle, the corner of Triphammer Road and Jessup Road, Day Hall, Hoy Tower, and other spots on campus.
Slammin Jammin BBQ gets back to cooking
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Slammin Jammin BBQ reopened its doors on August 20, after more than two months of business interruption. The restaurant sustained damages in early June that forced the owner to close the establishment during the summer. Owner Benjamin Lewis explained that a major water leakage started on the third floor bar that […]
Montour Falls awarded $175K in clean energy grant funding
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) — The Village of Montour Falls as part of a New York State Energy Research & Development Authority Clean Energy Community was awarded nearly $200,000 in grant funding to help save the village money with clean energy programs. According to a release from the village clerk, $175,000 in taxpayer grant funding […]
Corning football primed for new season
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning football is ready for a return to the gridiron. The Corning Hawks football program will be looking for a return to glory in 2024. This past season, the Hawks’ hopes of a 4th-straight Section IV championships were snapped by their rival Elmira. Since the postseason setback, Corning is more motivated […]
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