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Upstate New York Women Embark on Canoe Expedition To Aid Military and First Responders
Two Upstate New York women from Tioga County are preparing to embark on a 740-mile voyage along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, all in the name of honoring and supporting service members. Not only will these women test their physical limits, but they will also raise funds for the Tunnel...
City of Elmira completes city manager performance review
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The City of Elmira announced on Friday that it has completed its performance review for City Manager, Michael Collins, after reinstatement by the council in January. According to a release by the city, on Thursday, May 2, the city council met in executive session to discuss a performance review regarding Collins […]
West End supportive housing proposal seeks tax help agreement
ITHACA, N.Y. — Leaders of a plan for mixed-income supportive housing in Ithaca’s West End are hoping a boost from the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will help them break ground. First, they have to make their case to the IDA, and hope the authority approves. The...
Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, April 27-May 3
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Tompkins County reported from April 27 to May 3. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,848-square-foot home on North Aurora Street in Ithaca that sold for $326,000.
Chemung County replaces traffic signals
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County is in the process of replacing traffic signals around the Elmira, Elmira Heights, and Horseheads areas. According to the Chemung County Department of Public Works, the county is replacing seven traffic signals for the first phase of its Traffic Signal Project. The new signals will follow current standards […]
Tompkins County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Tompkins County listed for $403,500 in April, up 4.8% from the previous month's $385,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 10.1% from $449,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Tompkins County, not houses...
Tompkins County real estate: eight most expensive homes sold, April 27-May 3
A house in Ithaca that sold for $452,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Tompkins County in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $304,875, or $217 per square foot.
How Did the Curiously Named Horseheads, New York Get Its Name?
Horseheads, a small Upstate New York town has quite an interesting story behind its name. The town was named after a mass burial of horses discovered here after the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign had ended. This campaign, led by General John Sullivan against the Iroquois and their British allies, had significant consequences for the area.
Chemung County Dept. of Aging to participate in Older Americans Month
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – May is Older Americans Month. The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care is participating in several events to recognize seniors. “There’s so many contributions that older Americans give,” said Director of the Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care Beth Stranges. This year’s older Americans month […]
Two-Day “Pop Market & Free Comic Book Day Weekend” in Elmira Heights
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) – This Saturday and Sunday, the American Legion in Elmira Heights is hosting a “Pop Market & Free Comic Book Day Weekend.” It will feature dozens of comic book authors, artists, card game tournaments, video gaming, vendors and more. “There are times when I feel like we’re spoiled because of the […]
Elmira City Council silent after closed meeting on “personnel matter”
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira City Council declined to make any public comments Thursday morning after holding a closed-door meeting on a “personnel matter involving employee performance.” In a special meeting in the City Hall law library, the council voted unanimously to go into a private executive session. New York State Law allows for […]
Corning historic landmark to be converted into market rate apartments. What we know.
The Corning City Council Monday night approved an Historic Landmark Designation for 10 W. First St., originally a Steuben County Courthouse and later a DMV office, and threw its support behind a nearly $1.5 million grant to help convert the site into market rate apartments. City Manager Mark Ryckman said the almost $1.5 million Restore NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program application is geared to help fund a proposed $2.8 million project at the site, designed by owners...
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