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NY weather update: The current heat advisory will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga, Broome and Sullivan counties. "Temperatures are cooling below heat advisory criteria and will continue to fall overnight into the 60s," according to the National Weather Service. Beating the heat: Weather service Heat safety...
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit New York Friday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung counties. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:39 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Dozens Honored at Vietnam-Era Veterans Pinning Ceremony
HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- Vietnam-Era veterans from Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties were recognized at a pinning ceremony at Horseheads High School on Tuesday afternoon. The pinning ceremony was hosted by Congressman Nick Langworthy in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. "The ceremony today was very...
Workshop on grant for women and girls programs coming up
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — The Fund for Women (FFW) of the Southern Tier is holding a workshop to help local non-profits that support women and girls apply for its $150,000 grant. The FFW is looking to help one local non-profit organization fund programming that addresses unmet or underserved needs of women and girls in Chemung, […]
Blood drives coming to the Southern Tier in July
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) – More American Red Cross blood drives are coming to the Southern Tier in the month of July. If you’re interested in donating blood, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to do so in Chemung and Schuyler counties. Blood drives will take place at the following locations and times: […]
NY weather: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in New York Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:52 a.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 6 a.m. for Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Steuben, Schuyler and Tompkins counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:52 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending...
Stories with Music comes to Southern Tier libraries
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) will be bringing classic stories to life at libraries across the Southern Tier this summer. Stories with Music is a free educational concert series that promotes literacy to children by connecting music and literature. During this series, three groups of OSFL musicians […]
Reminder About Congressman Langworthy’s Vietnam Era Event
Congressman Langworthy to Host Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony for Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties. Tomorrow, July 2, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) is proud to host hundreds of veterans and supporters for a 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. This special event will honor Vietnam War-Era Veterans in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties for their service and sacrifice.
Schuyler County shelter to participate in Empty the Shelters
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Humane Society of Schuyler County will again participate in the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” adoption event. The Summer National Empty the Shelters event will take place from July 8 through July 31 in animal shelters nationwide, offering a reduced-fee adoption to those looking to bring a new […]
Man sentenced for impersonation during traffic stop
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A Chemung County man has been sentenced to serve time in state prison after pleading guilty to impersonating someone else during a traffic stop. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, Donald B. Campbell Jr., 33, was sentenced on June 20 by Hon. Matthew C. Hayden to one and […]
Elmira man pleads guilty to using counterfeit money
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – An Elmira man is set to be sentenced in August after pleading guilty to using counterfeit money to purchase a vehicle. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, Billy Joe E. Giggee, 43, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree, a class C […]
Penn Yan man pleads guilty to drug sale in Schuyler County
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A Penn Yan man is set to be sentenced later this summer after he pleaded guilty to selling a narcotic in Schuyler County. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, Ted. E Miller, 66, pleaded guilty to the charge of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third […]
Pet of the Week: Yulla, Humane Society of Schuyler County
(WETM) — Today’s Pet of the Week is a very good girl from the Humane Society of Schuyler County. Yulla is a 5 or 6-month-old little dog, and she might be a terrier mix. She came to the shelter as a stray and was never claimed. Despite this, Yulla is hopeful that a loving family […]
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