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She Sings Café Owner Honored as New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year
(WNY News Now) – Mayville, NY — On August 14, 2024, Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Café in Mayville, New York, was awarded the prestigious New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award by the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC). This award is presented to a business owner whose efforts have not only enabled their business to thrive but also strengthened their community.
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
Great Meadow leaders accuse state leaders of misrepresenting staff troubles
The leaders of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association accuse New York state of misrepresenting the staffing situation at Great Meadow Correctional Facility. It’s the first time since the state announced it’s closing Great Meadow that NewsChannel 13 is hearing from the union representing corrections officers....
Alumni Spotlight: Mark Humbert ’85, his Wayne County farm is an N.Y. finalist for a conservation award
Humbert Farm has been in the family for over a century; Mark Humbert ‘85 (Mathematics) owns the farm and works it with his son Ethan and son-in-law, hoping his grandchildren will run it someday. The 3,400-acre farm produces corn, soybeans, and wheat and is located in Rose, N.Y., in Wayne County.
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. 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. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
What roads are still closed due to storm damage in Steuben County?
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Local and state highway crews have been working to clear and repair roads that were flooded during the storm last Friday, and some roads are still closed. The Steuben County Office of Emergency Management announced on Thursday, Aug. 15, that the following roads in Steuben County remain closed to traffic […]
A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats’ plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts. But there could be a problem: The ballot question...
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
Thousands raised for Special Olympics by local law enforcement agencies
Special Olympics New York says law enforcement agencies in Tompkins County helped the organization raise thousands of dollars in this month’s “Go for the Gold” campaign at area Dunkin’ locations. The Dryden Police Department, Ithaca Police Department, and Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office participated on a rainy Friday, encouraging donations to Special Olympics and offering free donut coupons and t-shirts to donors.
Flood Relief Resource Events Continue This Week
As Woodhull and Southeast Steuben County continue cleanup after damaging flash flooding, relief resource events continue tomorrow and Friday to help those affected by Debby. As Woodhull and Southeast Steuben County continue cleanup after damaging flash flooding, relief resource events continue Thursday and Friday to help those affected by Debby.
What’s the “hold up” with Elmira’s new health center?
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – At a meeting of the Chemung County Legislature, several lawmakers raised concerns about a “hold up” involving federal funding for Elmira’s new Federally Qualified Health Center, or FQHC. “I don’t know what in the world is holding this up, but it has to stop,” said County Legislator Martin Chalk, who represents […]
Canisteo residents call out Hochul after being left out of flood relief funding plan
Canisteo, N.Y. (WHAM)— Steuben County residents are speaking out for the first time after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced emergency cash funding for families over the weekend. Canisteo residents who spoke with 13WHAM said they were promised funds after damaging floods brought by remnants of Debby hit their town last week. But now, they are discovering they do not qualify.
NYC spending on Biden border crisis tops $5 billion
New York City, where nearly 200,000 migrants have arrived seeking assistance since mid-2022, has spent more than $5 billion responding to the Biden border crisis. The city has housed, fed, and clothed upward of 212,000 migrants who entered the United States illegally by crossing the southern border, making it the hardest-hit city nationwide as migrants […]
Cornell Professors Stand in Solidarity with UAW Local 2300 Amid Contract Negotiations
The Cornell University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) issued a statement Wednesday expressing strong support for UAW Local 2300 as the union holds its strike authorization vote and continues negotiating with Cornell over a new contract. UAW Local 2300 members have also released a statement announcing...
Free haircuts and hotdog event coming to Painted Post
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) – Does your kid need a fresh haircut before school starts? Fran’s Landing is hosting a “Haircuts & Hotdogs” event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide free haircuts for kids in the area. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 996 Addison […]
Elmira City Council tables 'unauthorized camping' law meant to curb homelessness, after public outcry
Elmira elected officials tabled a proposed law to prohibit "unauthorized campsites" during a standing-room-only city council meeting Monday. Oftentimes, the campsites in question are created by people who are homeless. Council members Nick Grasso and Corey Cooke discussed tabling the proposed law ahead of the city council meeting in an...
Installation Wraps on Corning and L3Harris' Jointly-Devloped Rubin Observatory Mirror
CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2024 — Corning Inc. and L3Harris Technologies have installed a jointly produced 11-ft-wide, 1500-lb glass mirror onto the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The mirror becomes the largest convex mirror currently in operation. The Rubin Observatory is one step closer to capturing images of...
Kids fulfill hoop dreams at basketball camp
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) —Over 100 young athletes gathered at Brand Park to honor their love of basketball. Wally Bailey, owner of Wally’s hall of fame, hosted the camp in honor of his late friend James Masker, who passed on Mother’s Day this year. “This was all about these boys. We had 123 registrants. It’s really […]
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