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Cloudy Tuesday in the Twin Tiers
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – The clouds are going to be stubborn to leave over the next few days. There is an area of low pressure that has been slow to exit thanks to some Ernesto blocking off of the eastern seaboard. This is a change from yesterday’s thinking in that now we will have more […]
Harvey Weinstein to remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, prosecutors confirmed Monday as the former movie mogul made a brief court appearance related to California's request to extradite him there.But after the New York case is complete, he will return to California to serve his pending 16-year sentence for a separate rape conviction there first, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement."Today, defendant Harvey Weinstein was formally arraigned on a governor's warrant issued by Governor Kathy Hochul, who exercised her authority for him to...
New York Residents Struggle As Inflation Soars in 2024
The recent surge in inflation has had a significant impact on Americans across the country, including residents of New York State. As consumer prices continue to rise, individuals and families in New York are feeling the effects of these increases in various aspects of their daily lives. Inflation Trends in...
Upstate experts say new species of ticks are starting to show up in central NY
Upstate Medical University tick experts are finding new kinds of ticks migrating to parts of upstate New York. Deer ticks continue to be the most common kind of ticks you’ll find across the state. But climate change and human behavior are responsible for some new tick varieties turning up in Dr. Saravanan Thangamani’s tick lab in Syracuse.
Chemical Used In Rocket Fuel Widespread In Food Sold In New York
Top health officials claim rocket fuel that's linked to "serious health issues" is "contaminating our food and water." That's according to Consumer Reports, which actually states "rocket fuel has been contaminating our food and water for years." Chemical Used In Rocket Fuel Found In Many Food Products. Perchlorate is a...
Sweets Sold At Target, Walmart In New York State May Kill
Over 30 recalled products sold in popular stores across the Empire State now come with the FDA's highest-risk factor, because eating the candy may lead to "death." In May, Hudson Valley Post reported about the candy recall. The FDA just updated the recall and gave the recall the highest risk level.
Elmira woman killed in farming incident in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira woman is dead after police said a farming incident happened in Chemung in early August. According to New York State Police, 56-year-old Tammy L. Marler was killed after she was backed over by a tractor while a 74-year-old operator was attempting to hook up farm equipment to the tractor. […]
Steuben County man arrested after motorcycle chase in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A Bath man was arrested on Sunday after police said he fled from officers in the village. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, 22-year-old Isaiah L. Conklin-Griffin was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 18, on the charge of unlawful fleeing of a police officer in the third degree, a class […]
Finger Lakes SPCA helping families dealing with floods
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – The Finger Lakes SPCA is welcoming families with pets that continue to be affected by the extensive flooding to come by and pick up food and other supplies free of charge. It’s being held at its pet food pantry at 72 Cameron Street in Bath on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to […]
Flood mitigation: DEC answers call for more Steuben stream clearing permits
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has responded to calls for state help to mitigate future flood damage in Steuben County. Steuben County Office of Emergency Management Director Tim Marshall and other local and state officials had called on the DEC to further open channels to clear out and stabilize streams...
Addison man arrested on vehicle theft charge
CAMERON, N.Y. (WETM) — An Addison man was arrested after police said he was driving a stolen vehicle from Addison. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old Jeffrey W. Brown was arrested after a traffic stop on the charge of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree, a class D felony. Police […]
Steuben County men arrested in multi-county enterprise corruption case
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Two Steuben County men were arrested on nearly 40 felony counts after an eight-month investigation into a string of reported commercial burglaries across four counties. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, 50-year-old Dale M. Sutton of Campbell and 44-year-old James R. Lisefski of Prattsburgh were arrested after an eight-month […]
College announces permanent director for Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
Lauren Kelly Benson began Aug. 5 as the new director for the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Ithaca College. The decision brought an end to the college’s search for a permanent director to take over following Austin Reid’s time as interim director. Reid held the position during Spring 2024.
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