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Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! Fundraiser Returns August 17
CORNING, NY (WENY) -- An upcoming fundraiser to benefit Pathways, Inc. brings together dozens of trucks, along with family-friendly activities to raise money for a children's program in the Corning area. This year marks the 7th annual Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! event, hosted at Corning Community College. This year, the event...
Hornell City School District implements cell phone ban for upcoming school year
HORNELL, N.Y. (WENY) -- Students will be heading back to school soon, but students in the Hornell City School District will be going back without their cell phones. Students and parents were told about this change at the end of last school year, and the first day of the new policy will be September 5th when school starts.
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...
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 […]
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 […]
Canandaigua man sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple rapes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Canandaigua man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his guilty pleas to Criminal Sex Act in the first degree and two counts of Rape in the First Degree for the sexual assault of three separate women. Jeffrey Kuney, 45, was also convicted on April 18, 2024, for […]
Trailer Released For Upcoming Notre Dame Docuseries 'Here Come The Irish'
NBC's Peacock streaming platform released the official trailer for 'Here Come The Irish' on Wednesday in anticipation of the new docuseries premiering on Aug. 29. The series will go inside the Notre Dame program before, during and after the 2024 college football season, giving fans a new look ...
Man in stable condition after being hit, dragged by car
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A person was hit by a car and seriously injured near the Hudson Avenue exit of Route 104 at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rochester Police found a 37-year-old homeless man on his bike, pinned under the car, when they got there. Officers and Rochester firefighters lifted the car off the man.
Goodwill holds Thrift Crawl in Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill held its third annual Thrift Crawl Tuesday. Shoppers could choose between two different routes on the Thrift Mobile Bus that made stops at Goodwill stores across the area. The Goodwill team provided styling and thrifting tips as well as a special 20 percent off in-store discount, snacks and chances to […]
Good Cause Evictions forum held in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council members gathered Tuesday for a forum over Good Cause Eviction laws and LLC loopholes. Advocates say the law, if enacted, would protect renters from rent hikes and unfair evictions, and guarantee lease renewals to tenants who have been paying rent and following their lease. Rochester City Council proposed […]
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to Open in Tioga County, PA
WESTFIELD, PA (WENY) -- Tioga County will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to help connect people with resources to begin the recovery process from flash flooding that hit the area on August 9th. The MARC will be open Thursday and Friday from 12PM - 8PM, and Saturday from 10AM...
Flood resource event to aid Steuben County residents impacted by Hurricane Debby
Steuben County continues to offer resources for those affected by Hurricane Debby, with a flood resource event scheduled for Thursday in Woodhull, Canisteo, and Greenwood. Steuben County is organizing a flood resource event on Thursday to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Debby. The event will take place in the towns of Woodhull, Canisteo, and Greenwood, where representatives from local agencies will be on hand to answer questions and assess eligibility for financial assistance.
Jasper-Troupsburg CSD Gives Update on Jr.-Sr. High School After Hit With Flooding for Second Time
JASPER, NY (WENY) -- The flash flooding event on August 9th once again caused damage to the Jasper-Troupsburg Junior/Senior High School in Steuben County. The school building and grounds first saw significant damage in August of 2021 from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred. It has remained closed since, with plans for a full restoration of the school.
Funding available for Steuben County businesses impacted by flood
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Businesses in Steuben County that have been impacted by the floods from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby may be eligible for help through a loan program from the Regional Economic Development and Energy Corporation. Through a partnership between the REDEC and the Steuben County IDA, REDEC’s Steuben County Small […]
Daughters of the American Revolution holds event for veteran appreciation
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – The Daughters of the American Revolution in the Canisteo Valley held a veteran appreciation event at the Steuben County Fairgrounds. They started off the event singing the Star Bangled Banner and the Pledge of Allegiance. Then there were a few speakers talking about the struggles of creating this country almost 250 […]
Another Store Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Many New York Stores
Another day and another popular business is filing for bankruptcy and closing a number of stores in New York. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported an "affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing at least 10 New York gyms.
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
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