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NYSEG system upgrades aim to reduce power outages for Chemung County residents
Rural areas can sometimes be prone to electric outages, but New York State & Electric and Gas is taking steps to reduce the frequency in parts of Chemung County. NYSEG is launching a multi-pronged project designed to make delivery of electricity more reliable for customers in the towns of Erin and Van Etten.
These Corning streets will be closed for GlassFest this weekend in the Gaffer District
Corning's Gaffer District has announced street closures for GlassFest 2024 from 1 p.m. Friday until 8 p.m. on Sunday. GlassFest, the Gaffer District's annual celebration of the rich history and expression of art in Corning, will close the five blocks of historic Market Street to vehicle traffic for live glass blowing, music performances, outdoor dining, and on-street vending from small businesses and other organizations.
🚧 Update: Bridge Work Scheduled on NY 14 Southbound in Southport, NY
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Residents and commuters in Southport, NY, are advised that bridge maintenance activities are scheduled to take place on NY 14 southbound at South Broadway on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. The work is planned to commence at 8:00 AM and conclude by 2:00 PM the same day. During this period, all lanes will remain open to traffic. The Southport community should plan accordingly for potential disruptions and be aware of maintenance personnel in the area. This update aims to ensure that the public is informed about the bridge work and can adjust their travel plans as necessary.
Voters reject proposed Corning-Painted Post school district budget. See area results.
Voters in the Corning-Painted Post School District on Tuesday rejected the proposed $139 million budget featuring a 4.97% tax levy hike. The budget exceeded the state tax cap and required a supermajority with the support of at least 60% of voters to pass. Just over 50% of voters supported the budget, which received 1,431 "yes" votes and 1,418 "no" votes. ...
Wisner Park Book Fest moved to First Arena
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – In a Facebook post on Saturday morning, the Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley announced its “2024 Book Fest” will be held in the main rink at First Arena, instead of Wisner Park. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The announcement came amid cloudy skies and rain […]
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 […]
Eldridge Park opening celebrates 100 years of amusement
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira’s Eldridge Park is celebrating the opening of its 100th season on Friday. An honor ride will be held at 4:45 p.m. A “100th Anniversary Gala Event” will be held in the Dance Hall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Chemung County Historical Society in Elmira is also marking the […]
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...
How roadwork is impacting a local business in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The roadwork on College Avenue and Davis Street is dampening the spirits of staff and customers at Haskins Gardens during its busiest season. “We certainly understand the work has to happen. It just couldn’t be worse timing,” said Owner of Haskins Gardens Kim Haskins. Extensive road work is ongoing in the […]
New York State spends $7.1 million to replace Southern Tier bridges
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — New York State is spending $7.1 million to replace two bridges in Steuben County and a bridge in Schuyler County. According to Governor Hochul’s Office, the New York State Department of Transportation is using $4.8 million on a bridge replacement project in the Town of Canisteo and $2.3 million on […]
Reintroducing the Yellow Dot Program; why it matters
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is reminding seniors of a program that could be helpful in times of tragedy. “We’ve actually had it here at the sheriff’s office for several years, but we just kind of wanted to remind everyone that this program does exist,” said Chemung County Sheriff Bill Schrom. […]
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