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Federal Circuit Court sides with Elmira photographer who refuses to photograph same-sex weddings
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with an Elmira photographer who refuses to photograph same-sex couples after her lawsuit against the New York State Attorney General’s Office claimed First Amendment violations. According to court documents, photographer, Emilee Carpenter’s lawsuit claims that New York’s anti-discrimination laws violated her right to […]
Elmira School District to provide school supplies for upcoming academic year
Elmira parents preparing for back-to-school shopping can cross some items off their list. The Elmira School District has announced that it will again provide school supplies for the upcoming academic year for all students. Supplies such as pencils, notebooks, and pens will be provided through the district. However, students will...
Elmira School District to provide free school supplies
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Parents with kids in the Elmira City School District don’t need to shop for school supplies this year. The Elmira City School District announced that it will once again provide school supplies for all of its students for the 2024-2025 school year. Kids are welcome to bring their own supplies if […]
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...
Northern Tier roads closed due to storms
Update, 5:24 p.m. — PennDOT announced that Station Road and Alder Run Road reopened. Route 154 is still closed, and Camp Brook Road (Route 4019) between Holden Brook Road and the New York state line in Osceola Township is now closed due to trees falling into utilities. NORTHERN TIER, Pa. (WETM) — A handful of […]
Federal appeals court rules Elmira wedding photographer's lawsuit against NY can proceed
A ruling by a federal appeals court has breathed new life into a lawsuit brought against New York state by an Elmira wedding photographer. Early in 2021, Emilee Carpenter, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of New York's anti-discrimination laws. Carpenter's suit claims a...
'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.
Gus Macker tournament taking over Corning's Gaffer District this weekend. How to watch.
More than 120 teams have signed up to play in the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in the Crystal City this weekend. Teams will begin playing 3-on-3 games at 8 a.m. Saturday and the tournament will continue through Sunday, said Emmie Agee, Gaffer District Marketing Manager. The games are played to 21 points on a half-court.
PennDOT provides update on Route 6 bridge repair
TROY TOWNSHIP — A Troy area bridge damaged from a truck crash is under reconstruction with expected completion by the end of August, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Tuesday. On June 12, a semi truck crashed on the Route 6 bridge over Sugar Creek in East...
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