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Here’s what to know ahead of Tuesday’s contentious school board election
ITHACA, N.Y. — This year’s school district elections are shaping up to be particularly heated for residents of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD). Here’s what to know before you head to the polls. Voters Tuesday will elect three new school board members from a pool of...
New accessibility ramp unveiled at Community Arts of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Community Arts of Elmira just became more accessible to all ways of life after the remodel and installation of a new ramp and pathways. A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, May 21, after completing the much wider and less steep ramp that helps guests enter the building. The ramp […]
Ithaca City School District hits the drawing board to come up with new budget
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s right back to the drawing board for the Ithaca City School District after voters overwhelmingly voted down the proposed budget. Election results from May 21 have the Ithaca Board of Education scrambling. “I think there needs to be some clarity on some of the talking points we have,” said board […]
Montour Falls projects net $4.5 million from NY Forward. See what will be built in village
New construction of townhomes and dental offices, a Main Street transformation, help for local businesses ... those projects and more are in the works in Montour Falls after Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed NY Forward award winners on Friday. Montour Falls was the Southern Tier's Round 1 winner of the $4.5...
Chemung County to see sewage rate increases
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Some Chemung County residents are set to see rate increases for a sewer project that’s said to be the biggest in the county’s history. “We don’t want anybody to be blindsided. Over the last two years, we’ve been pretty open that it’s going to be an expensive project,” said Chemung County […]
Park Station summer 2024 hours and prices announced
ERIN, N.Y. (WETM) — Park Station is almost ready to open for the 2024 season. The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announced Park Station’s hours and prices for this summer. Little has changed from the 2023 season. The park’s control booth will be open on weekends and Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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