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Old Steuben County Courthouse could become apartments
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – 10 West First Street in Corning used to be the Steuben County Courthouse and DMV. But, with the help of a new grant; it would be transformed into apartments. Private developers Giuseppe and Jennifer Millio bought the building on July 24, 2023 for $157,055. Now the City of Corning is working […]
Resume workshop for teens to be held in Odessa next week
ODESSA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library will be hosting a resume workshop for teens next week in Odessa. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 14, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the library located at 106 First Street. The event is geared towards teens who are interested in […]
Free summer cohesion for kids of Chemung County veterans
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Some Chemung County veterans will get to send their kids to Summer Cohesion for free this year. According to the Chemung County Executive’s Office, the county is collaborating with the Chemung County Youth Bureau to provide Summer Cohesion scholarships to children of eligible veterans who live in Chemung County. Summer […]
Tompkins County adopts state cybersecurity pilot program
Tompkins County announced the launch of a pilot Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) program late last week, becoming the second county in New York State to implement the cybersecurity initiative. The program is conducted in cooperation with the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (NYS ITS), the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), and the New York State Operations Center (NYSOC). ...
This historical item stumped Tioga County experts. Can you guess what it is?
One of the interesting parts of working in a museum is sifting through the containers of collections of items. I have been remarkably lucky in my career. I have been closely associated with two fine county historical societies – Broome and Tioga. I have also been able to view, handle and use many of the collection items in both institutions. ...
🚧 Roadwork Update on NY 17 in Tioga: Lane Closures Scheduled 🚧
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention drivers in Tioga County: Roadwork is scheduled on NY 17 westbound between Exit 62 - NY 282 (Nichols) and Exit 61 - NY 199 (Barton). This construction activity will involve milling and filling operations, resulting in one alternate lane out of two being blocked. The work is set to take place from May 6th through May 10th and will occur daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Motorists should note that the roadwork is weather-dependent and there will be no flagger personnel on site. Plan your travel accordingly and expect potential delays in the area during these times. Please drive cautiously and be mindful of the construction crews. This event, under Incident Report #5191091, began recently and will be ongoing as scheduled unless noted otherwise by transportation authorities.
3 New York State Hometowns Among ‘Loneliest’ In United States
Do you live in one of the loneliest places in America? These hometowns are among the loneliest places to live. While doing research about the loneliest place in the Empire State, I quickly learned a number of locations in New York are lonely than more of America. 24/7 Wall Street...
Southern Tier down in sales tax revenue in first quarter of 2024
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes Regions are among the worst in the state for sales tax revenue for the first quarter of 2024, according to new data from the state comptroller’s office. Of the nine regions across the state not including New York City, the Southern Tier is down 2.7% […]
🚧 Traffic Alert: Line Striping on NY 79 in Hector, NY - Expect Wet Paint on May 8
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention drivers in Schuyler County: Please be advised that line striping operations will take place on NY 79 in both directions at the NY 228 (Hector) vicinity. This mobile operation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. While all lanes will remain open, motorists are urged to use caution as there will be wet paint on the roadway. Keep an eye out for any workers and equipment, and ensure safe travel by adhering to posted speed limits and signage. Drive safely and expect potential delays during this maintenance period.
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