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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,...
'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.
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...
Chemung County Compost Facility offering extended hours to assist with storm damage
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Compost Facility will be offering extended hours for residents who have been left with storm damage. For the remainder of the week, the compost facility located at 715 Blostein Blvd. in Horseheads will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17, 18 and 19. In […]
Drinking water available for residents without power
(WENY) -- With over 10,000 people in Chemung County alone without power, a number of fresh water stations have been set up on Tuesday, July 16th to help people get by. Chemung County Emergency Management has set up water distribution site in Elmira at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department located at 1001 Carl St. and the East Water Street and Dewitt Ave. Parking Lot located next to the Clarion Inn.
Tips for managing insulin during power outages
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –Millions of people worldwide depend on medication to help with their medical conditions. One of these medications is insulin, which is commonly used for people with diabetes. Arnot Health interim systems director of pharmacy Rebecca Reynolds Carr says that there are multiple types of insulin. “We have your mealtime insulin, which are your […]
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: Coalfire Federal’s William Malone
As the defense industrial base remains under constant cyberattack, Bill Malone’s leadership has been instrumental in the development of Coalfire Federal’s CMMC practice. In 2024, Coalfire Federal continues to help the Defense Industrial Base achieve NIST 800-171 compliance and prepare for CMMC certification. “As one of the first...
We dry out and clear out for the overnight as we finally see below average temperatures
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – We dry out and clear out for the overnight as we finally see below average temperatures. Sunshine will persist all the way until the start of the new work week. More details below:. TONIGHT:. We will be drying off in the evening and into the...
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 […]
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.
Cooling stations open in Chemung County amid power outages
As power outages continue to affect the Southern Tier, Chemung County officials have set up temporary cooling stations to provide relief from the heat. Residents impacted by the storms can visit the main branch of the Steele Memorial Library at 101 East Church Street and New Beginnings Church at 300 East Miller Street in Elmira.
NYSEG Customers could receive compensation credit for food/medication spoilage
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of people are still without power in the Southern Tier due to Monday’s severe storms, and food spoilage becomes a big issue with the power being out after several days. Some customers without power may be in luck as NYSEG might cover the cost of food that had to be […]
Elmira PD asks for help finding alleged steak theft suspect
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Police are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of being involved in an Elmira grocery store theft. The Elmira Police Department is investigating two steak thefts from Weis Market on North Main Street in Elmira. According to the EPD, a man went into the store and stole numerous […]
Cooling stations & water distribution in the Twin Tiers
Update (July 17): More water and ice distributions will happen in Chemung County on Wednesday as thousands of residents are still without power. According to Chemung County Executive, Chris Moss, the Chemung County Office of Emergency Management will be holding a water bottle and ice distribution at the following locations at noon on Wednesday, July […]
Medical facilities closes offices after storms cut power in Elmira
UPDATE: Arnot Health has released an update regarding the power outages at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, while Chemung County has released information about the closure of certain facilities today. According to a post on Facebook, power has been restored to the St. Joseph’s campus, but certain services, like rehabilitation, are canceled for today. Patients […]
NYSEG representative talks power restoration times for Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Monday, tens of thousands of people in the Southern Tier lost power after severe thunderstorms rolled through the region. Many continued to be without power into Tuesday, and NYSEG was able to provide an explanation as to why it was taking a while for residents to get their lights back on.
Big Fish Summer – Brandon Scott’s Muskie on the Chemung River
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest entry on 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Brandon Scott, who caught this huge Muskie on the Chemung River. Scott’s catch measured in at 13 pounds and 30 inches long. Brandon added that he caught the special fish with a Rapala X-Rap lure. 18 Sports’ […]
Top 100 Moment: March 12, 2022 - Women's hockey hosts first NCAA game against Elmira
ROCHESTER, NY – In just its fourth season of existence, the Nazareth women's hockey team hosted an NCAA quarterfinal contest against #3 Elmira on March 12, 2022. In a hard-fought battle, the Golden Flyers fell 2-1 with a late third period goal from Elmira. Ally Watrous scored her 23rd...
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