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Manufacturer of custom-made sheds and other structures opening new Horseheads location
Elmira area residents looking for a new shed or other structure have a new option opening in Horseheads. Representatives of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce and other officials gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Heritage Structures to its new location at 111 Colonial Drive, just off Interstate 86.
Guthrie hospitals receive national recognition for excellence in stroke care
SAYRE, PA (CortacaToday) — Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital have been honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. The awards bring attention to Guthrie’s commitment to providing stroke patients with the highest...
Monroe County workers rush to restore 3,500 devices after global CrowdStrike disruption
Monroe County workers scrambled this morning, working to bring about 3,500 devices back online that were impacted by the worldwide cybersecurity CrowdStrike disruption while also trying to ensure public safety operations aren't affected. The county's emergency 911 functions were impacted but are operational, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said at...
Two Dogs Found Abandoned at Condemned Endicott House
Endicott police were called to a recently-condemned property in the village after a neighbor spotted a couple of dogs tied up to the house. Mayor Nick Burlingame said code enforcement officials determined people had been residing in the home at 108 Cleveland Avenue although there was no water or electric service there.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
New diploma criteria shape the future of education
As the 2024-25 school year begins, there are two significant changes that have the potential to shape the future of education: the implementation of new criteria to earn a high school diploma, and the revision of the foundation aid formula. These developments represent both challenges and opportunities, and their successful implementation will require the active engagement of our entire community.
Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
Three people dead after crash on I-86 in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WENY) --Three people were killed in a deadly crash on Interstate 86 in Chemung, N.Y. on Friday. According to New York State Police, a 36-year-old man driving west in a 2018 Nissan Maxima crossed over the grass median, and into the eastbound lane of traffic, hitting a 2015 Acura RDX. Police say the Acura was driven by an 18-year-old man, with a 44-year-old female passenger.
NY doctor delivers baby in same room as he delivered mom 22 years ago
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Life came full circle at one Long Island hospital this week. New mom Emoni Wise gave birth to her baby boy, Legend Wise, on Sunday at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Making the moment extra special, the doctor who delivered Legend, Dr. Jay Seraji, also happened to deliver Wise in the […]
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Local agencies and hospitals experience system outages due to global Crowdstrike problems
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Millions of people around the world have been impacted by a global IT outage on Friday that shut down servers and grounded flights. Here at home, government agencies and hospitals are seeing the impacts of the outages. According to Chemung County Executive Chris Moss, Various Chemung County departments are experiencing computer […]
How is Crowdstrike impacting Tompkins County services? What you need to know
This article was edited to include additional information from Tompkins County officials. A global tech outage affecting banks airlines and media companies worldwide hit Tompkins County on Friday morning. The...
Wanted Fugitive Captured in Union
The Broome County Sheriff's Office says one of the top five most wanted fugitives in the county was arrested Friday morning in the Town of Union. According to the office, 42-year-old Matthew Knapp of Kirkwood was located by the U.S. Regional Fugitive Task Force in an apartment on Squires Avenue without incident. Knapp had been on the run for the last two months after the office says he absconded from probation for a Sex Offender Registration Violation in mid-May. He failed to update his address with the state's Sex Offender Registry after the violation of probation warrant was issued, and an additional warrant was issued for Failure to Register Under the Sex Offender Registration Act (Second Offense).
Mom, 27, thinks she’s having a heart attack days after giving birth. It was a tear in her aorta
When the neck pain began, Amani Odom placed a warm compress on it to soothe her muscles. Soon a jolt of pain “shot straight to (her) chest.”. “I immediately shot out of bed and was gasping for air and gripping my chest,” Odom, 27, of New York City, tells TODAY.com. “My partner’s confused. He’s thinking I’m having a panic attack but I’m like, ‘No, this is not an episode. My chest is really tight.’”
Justin Timberlake Made the 'Worst' Move Possible in the Aftermath of His Arrest, Says PR Expert
It may be difficult for Justin Timberlake to recover from the backlash caused by his DWI arrest, says a PR expert as the singer gears up for an upcoming court hearing. Drea de Matteo Confirms the Unexpected Way Her Teen Son Contributes to Her OnlyFans Account After pleading not guilty following his June 18 arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, Timberlake, 43, has a July 26 court date but is not expected to appear in person as he will be in Poland for his world tour. However, the legal proceedings attached to his arrest isn’t the only battle Timberlake has to...
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