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Northwell hospitals earn high rankings
Several area Northwell Health hosptials were recently given top honors by U.S. News and World Report, making Northwell the most-awarded health system in the state for the second year in a row. The rankings assess nearly 4,500 medical centers across the country in 15 different specialties; only 160 hospitals were...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners get $11K in jackpot TAKE 5 prizes, including 2 in NYC
Three jackpot-winning tickets worth more than $11,000 were drawn recently in New York state — including two winners in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that two winning tickets worth $11,356.50 were sold for the July 11 evening drawing. Those two tickets were...
State issues new guidance for eating fish from WNY waterways
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health has updated guidelines for consuming fish caught by anglers. Rather than a blanket approach, the state health department now has species specific consumption guidelines. "In some places we were being under protective, and in some places we were being...
O’Mara honors Persian Gulf War veteran with induction into state Senate 'Veterans Hall of Fame'
Angelica, N.Y., July 18—During the annual meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators earlier today at the Allegany County Fair, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) paid tribute to Merle John Tobias, a Hornell native and graduate of Alfred State College, who O’Mara selected earlier this year as his 2024 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
Nathan’s Famous Offers 5 Cent Hot Dogs on July 17th In Honor of National Hot Dog Day
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Nathan’s Famous: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717161817/en/ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Offered for 5 cents on National Hot Dog Day! (Photo: Business Wire)
Schumer’s office calls report he told Biden to drop out ‘idle speculation’
The office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday criticized reporting from ABC News that the New York Democrat told President Joe Biden during a one-on-one meeting this weekend to drop out of the race. Schumer’s office did not explicitly deny the reporting but labeled it “idle speculation” of a private conversation. “Unless […]
Staying safe in an outage: how portable generators are harmful if installed incorrectly
PINE CITY, N.Y. (WENY) -- The weather from the last several days has knocked out power all across the Twin Tiers. Now, people have been turning to their portable generators for help and, most importantly, for power. However, the Pine City Volunteer Fire Department received a call yesterday, July 16,...
Hornell Steamers make it a dozen straight
Winning streak continues for Maple City ball club after besting the Rapids. From the Hornell Steamers, photo by JC’s Photography. The Hornell Steamers increased their winning streak to twelve games with a hard fought 8-5 victory over the Genesee Rapids on Tuesday night. Hornell now is 25-7-1 on the year and holds a five point lead over the Rapids for the top spot in the Western Division.
Big Fish Summer – Lyla Janniro’s largemouth bass
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – We reveal the next 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer catch. Congratulations to Lyla Janniro who caught this big largemouth bass at Park Station in Erin. Already, Janniro has a huge catch to her name at an early age. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in Beaver Dams. If […]
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...
Dryden Dispensary opens first recreational drive-thru in New York State
ITHACA, N.Y. — The budtenders at Dryden Dispensary began handing off prepaid recreational orders to customers through the store’s drive-thru window on July 8, making it the first operation of its kind in New York State. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the state’s oversight agency, released the...
Storm cleanup in Addison; crews remove large trees
ADDISON, N.Y. (WETM) – Thousands in the Twin Tiers are still without power and part of the reason for that is fallen trees. 18 News spoke with crews cleaning up the mess about why so many trees came down. Crews are continuing to remove debris in Steuben County. Specifically, in the Village of Addison. “There […]
We are quiet and comfortable behind yesterday’s cold front
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- A day of relief from the heat behind yesterday’s cold front is in store for today! How long do conditions last? Details below:. High pressure begins to push in from the midwest, and we are mostly sunny throughout the morning and afternoon. As cooler and drier air filters in from the NW behind our cold front, temperatures are cooler and comfortable, only topping off in the upper 70s.
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