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New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Lycoming County Commissioners: Opioid settlements, equipment grants, and phone scams
Williamsport, Pa. — During Thursday's meeting, the Lycoming County Commissioners discussed new funding and grant applications and addressed phone scams and safety. The County Commissioners voted and approved several agenda items at Thursday's morning meeting. Director of Admission, Matt McDermott, presented one of the meeting’s bigger agenda items: ratifying Wave Two Settlements, which is money allocated for the purpose of addressing the opioid epidemic. The approval would allow the next round of opioid payments to be released and sent to rehabilitation centers and other local...
Olean bakery closing, laying off 82 employees
OLEAN, N.Y. — An Olean bakery is closing its doors and will be laying off 82 employees according to a NYSDOL Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) that was filed on Tuesday, July 23. The Bimbo Bakery site in Olean will close on November 2. Their Auburn site will...
Local boy advances in national mullet contest, voting open again
CAYUTA, N.Y. (WETM) – 8-year-old Ronan Padgett from Cayuta, New York is campaigning for votes to advance to the final round of the “USA Mullet Championships.” Voting is now open in the second round, which includes the top 100 mullets in his age group. The top 25 contestants will make it to the final. You […]
Arts On the Go: Larry Parker II
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Local author Larry Parker II shares a mental exercise to help with writing. It involves writing down many words that start with a specific letter in under a minute. Parker, whose background is in psychology and mental health, expresses how it is a warm-up exercise to help with sentence structure and […]
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
Dickinson Center in St. Marys to receive $750k grant
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — A $750,000 grant is heading to the Dickinson Center in St. Marys, Rep Glenn “GT” Thompson announced Friday. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has granted the Dickinson Center the $750,000 that will go towards consolidating several community and health services in Elk and Cameron Counties into one new facility that will […]
Veteran's Stand Down Day at Elmira's Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans who need clothing, supplies, or services can take advantage of a local event in September. At the event, veterans will have the chance to take advantage of military surplus items and also learn about other resources available to them. Representatives from the VA and other...
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
Williamsport Bureau of Police to host National Night Out
Williamsport, Pa. — Just a couple of days after the Lycoming Regional Police Department's National Night Out events, the Williamsport Bureau of Police will have a Night Out of their own. This year's Williamsport PD Night Out is a summertime complement to visits and presentations made to local students in the preceding months. The Lycoming Regional PD Night Out will take place in multiple venues on Aug. 4. Read more...
Young artists create new mural in Elmira
Elmira has a vibrant new addition thanks to the young student artists at the Community Arts of Elmira’s Young Artist Mural Camp. The students completed a mural titled “Butterfly Garden” on the Arts Center this week. Community Arts of Elmira is also offering Experimental and DIY Filmmaking...
Elmira’s Sarah Coon debuts NIL softball merchandise
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Twin Tiers can now support Elmira’s own Sarah Coon, with NIL merchandise. (Photo Courtesy: Influxer.com, athletesthread.com) As she embarks on her senior season of softball with the University of Virginia, Elmira’s Sarah Coon has unveiled NIL merchandise. Fans and supporters of the standout utility player can purchase a replica of […]
Waverly man sentenced on fraud charges after $700 stolen card shopping spree
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) — A Waverly man was sentenced to prison time after a release from the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office states he’s responsible for buying nearly $700 in items with a stolen debit card. According to documents, 41-year-old Alan Craig White Jr. was sentenced to a minimum of six months to 23 months […]
50 Cent Calls for New York Supreme Court Judge to Be Removed After Viral Video Shows Her Threatening to Shoot Black Teens
50 Cent is calling for New York State Supreme Court Judge Erin Gall to be removed after viral video shows her threatening to shoot Black teens. On Wednesday (July 24), CBS News shared police bodycam footage involving New York State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, who could be seen on camera threatening to shoot Black teenagers after a fight broke out at a high school graduation party she was attending in New Hartford, N.Y. in 2022. The viral footage was released by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct this month. The 2022 incident led to Gall's suspension, and a judicial watchdog panel ruled that she should be removed from office for the offensive remarks.
Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff Returns to Elmira to end July
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Residents of Elmira will have the chance to talk face-to-face with police and fire officials during the last week of July. The City of Elmira is hosting its next 'Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff' on Wednesday, July 31st. The event provides an opportunity to sit...
Canoe and kayak paddle trip set for July 27 on Chemung River
A seven-mile canoe and kayak paddle trip from Bottcher’s Landing in Big Flats to the Grove Street boat launch in Elmira is set for Saturday, July 27. The event, led by Endless Mountains Outfitters and Chemung River Friends, will begin at 9 a.m. at the Grove Street Park Boat Launch.
Welcoming the Next Generation of Doctors: LECOM Elmira's Class of 2028
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The next generation of doctors began their journey at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Elmira (LECOM); meet the class of 2028. Students woke up bright and early to arrive on campus to kick off the first day with 100-plus classmates. "This is the official...
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