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Shapiro Administration launches voter education initiative
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — In preparation for the November 5 General Election, the Shapiro Administration launched a voter education initiative. The initiative is reminding voters of key dates, like the last day you can register to vote, which is October 21. Last year, the Shapiro Administration redesigned the format of mail-in ballots to make it […]
Millville student receives 2024 GPDA scholarship
Millville, Pa. — A Millville student was selected for a scholarship to support his education. Eli Book, was selected through the 2024 Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) Scholarship. Book will receive $1,500 to fund his educational pursuits at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa. The GPDA scholarship is awarded to 16 students across the United States and Canada. The scholarship is support by Goulds Water Technology (GWT), a Xylem brand. ...
‘Turn key rare opportunity’: Buyer sought for scenic restaurant near Lehigh River
PARRYVILLE, Pa. – A popular dining establishment – serving up smoked meats and stellar views – is available for purchase in Carbon County. Riverwalck Saloon, at 101 Centre St. in Parryville, is for sale with an asking price of $250,000, according to an online listing. The rustic...
Alfred State welcomes newest class of Pioneers
New Alfred State students make their first “A” at Pioneer Stadium. The New Student Convocation at Alfred State College (ASC) was a celebration of the many ways students can see their new careers just on the horizon. More than 11,000 applied to Alfred State this year showing record-breaking...
RFK Jr. questioned in NY court over signature collectors who concealed his name on petitions
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions in a New York court Thursday about how his presidential campaign handled revelations that some people gathering signatures to get him on the state ballot concealed his name on the petitions and used other deceptive methods. Kennedy’s virtual appearance...
Ex-Stony Brook Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time
Former Long Island resident Douglas Valente, age 57, now of Florida, was sentenced to between one and four years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 22. Prosecutors said Valente, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group in Stony Brook, stole more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking money from his escrow account.
Mark Twain Building Revitalized: Luxury Living to Return to Downtown Elmira After 50 Years
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Downtown Elmira is buzzing with the sounds of construction as places like the Mark Twain Building have unveiled 100 renovated apartments. "This building is now a luxury apartment building," says Jim Capriotti, Owner of Capriotti Properties. "Formerly was a hotel, built in 1928 and rebuilt in 1974. So it went from a 300-room hotel with ballrooms and restaurants to a 100-room, 100 apartments back in 1974, with offices on the second floor and a combination of offices and retail on the first floor."
Philadelphia Player Wins $320,559 in Pennsylvania Lottery’s BBQ Bucks Game
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player struck gold on Tuesday, August 20, with a winning ticket worth $320,559 in the BBQ Bucks game. The winning ticket was sold at a Shell station located at 2901 West Abbotsford Avenue in Philadelphia. As a reward for selling the fortunate ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more NY counties
Albany, N.Y. — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of the virus last week. Testing confirmed that the virus...
Former Chemung County Sheriff dies at age 75
BOERNE, TX. (WENY) -- Former Chemung County Sheriff, Patrick Patterson, died at the age of 75 on Friday, Aug. 16. He passed after dealing with liver cancer for many years, according to his obituary. Patterson served in the Chemung County Sheriff's Office from 1968 to 1978, first as a turnkey...
Women in Leadership: Southern Tier Delegates Hopeful for 1st Female President
CHICAGO, IL (WENY) -- A theme throughout the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been that of the role of women as decision makers, leaders, mothers, and more. At the center of it all - electing the first woman as President of the United States. For New York State...
Cooler temperatures in August, why is that?
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – August is normally one of the hottest months of the year. But, the past few days we have been on the cooler side. “We have this upper level feature drop south into our region, and so as a result, it actually brought cooler air into the central New York region, and so that feature has kind of hung around for the last couple days, but is now lifting out,” says Ben Lott, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Binghamton.
Local food pantry still recovering from July storm
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) — The Pantry of Angels is still recovering from a food loss it sustained as a result of the power outage in mid-July. The pantry has spent more than $18,000 of grant money on food to give out to families in need. The President and CEO of the pantry, Crystal McCannon says […]
Gunshot detection system, other votes ahead for Elmira City Council
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss several votes that will be happening Monday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m. The council will vote on authorizing the purchase of a new gunshot detection system. Police Chief Kristen Thorne told council members the plan is to install a network of […]
Village of Bath secures over $4.6 million in state funding for water infrastructure projects
The Village of Bath is set to receive more than $4.6 million in state funding to enhance its water infrastructure. The New York Environmental Facilities Corporation approved a grant of over $3.5 million and an additional $1.1 million in interest-free financing for the construction of the Lake Salubria Collection Sewer Extension.
Elmira man indicted on murder charge after 21-year-old’s death
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira man was seen in court in August on several felony charges stemming from a shooting in June that ended in the death of a 21-year-old man. According to an indictment, Marcus A. Jones-Snyder was seen in court in front of a Chemung County Grand Jury on Aug. 8 on […]
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