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'The ultimate place for hot dogs': M&M Red Hots returns to Elmira with much fanfare
Beloved Elmira hot-doggery M&M Red Hots reopened last week amid much fanfare after being closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The new owner, Katie Seymour, will run the restaurant with her fiancé, Ryan Gallagher. The couple took the reins from Katie’s father, Andy Seymour, who took it over from his mother, Wilda DeHaas, in 2017.
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.
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...
Tompkins County Emergency service center got a record number of calls Monday
The Tompkins County Emergency Communications Center had what it believes to be the highest volume of calls in a single day on Monday, July 15, due to severe storms. The center said in a Thursday statement that the vast majority of calls received by the center from the afternoon through the late evening on July 15 were for trees and wires down, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through the area, producing heavy rain and high winds.
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:
Savings Forecasted To Bloom With Double Up Food Bucks At All Greenstar Locations
As July blossoms flourish, Greenstar Co-op’s FLOWER discount program is expanding amongst summer petals this season. On Wednesday, July 17th, the beloved Ithaca Grocery store welcomed Double Up Food Bucks, a state-wide initiative that lets shoppers purchase twice as much produce for their dollar. Politicians and food justice activists congregated briefly outside of Greenstar’s Cascadilla Street location to celebrate the launch of DUFB with live music and drinks.
Win a Pair of Tickets to Pride in July at Barton Orchards on July 27th
Barton Orchards is excited to bring Pride in July back for the third year! They'll have a variety of entertainment celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. What to Expect. Don't miss live performances featuring stars...
2024 Waverly Glen Music Festival set for next month
The 2024 Waverly Glen Music Festival is set for next month. The annual event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10th at the Waverly Glen Park. Musical acts including the Old Friends Band, Bill Soprano and the Backtalk band will hit the stage throughout the afternoon.
‘Our thoughts are with the family:’ MCSO ends search for Jeffrey Hoffere at Lehigh Station Trail
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has ended the search for Jeffrey Hoffere at Lehigh Station Trail in Henrietta. Deputies said they were unable to find Hoffere in the swampy area and woods near Lehigh Station Trail and East Henrietta Road. The investigation into his whereabouts will continue. Deputies were told Hoffere […]
Missing Doris Aguilar, 25, vanishes days after ‘stalker sent disturbing message’ as family begs for help finding her
A DESPERATE search is underway for a missing 25-year-old woman who was last seen on July 1 as family members fear her alleged stalker is behind her disappearance. Law enforcement officials in Phoenix are frantically searching for Doris Maricela Aguilar after her vehicle was found abandoned in a mall parking lot a week after she was last seen.
Water and Ice Distribution Sites
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Chemung County Office of Emergency Management will hold a water and ice distribution for those affected by power outages on Wednesday, July 17th. Bradley Farms, located at 1543 Maple Avenue, Elmira, and the Erin Volunteer Fire Department, located at 1464 Smartwood Hill Rd. in...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
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...
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Bad data, miscalculations behind NY’s lagging green energy goals
Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing to develop a backup plan for not meeting those goals, according to an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
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