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Construction to reduce traffic in Odessa next week
ODESSA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Village of Odessa will see reduced traffic next week as construction is planned to begin on Monday. According to the Village of Odessa, construction will begin on Monday, May 6, on Main Street. It is unknown when this work will be completed. The construction will start at Merchant Avenue and […]
🚧 Update: Bridge Work Scheduled on NY 17 Eastbound, Chemung, NY
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention travelers! There will be bridge work taking place on NY 17 eastbound between Exit 59 - NY 427 Ramp in Chemung, starting on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. The maintenance activities are scheduled to commence at 08:00 AM and will be ongoing until 02:00 PM on the same day. During this period, all lanes will remain open to traffic. Motorists are advised to be mindful of the work zone and to expect potential delays due to the bridge work. Please plan your travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
🚧 Update: Bridge Work Leads to Lane Closure on NY 427 in Town of Chemung on April 30
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention commuters: On Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, bridge maintenance work will be conducted on NY 427 at the boundary between the Town of Chemung and the Town of Ashland. The work is scheduled to commence at 08:00 AM and is expected to conclude by 02:00 PM. During this period, travelers can expect single-lane traffic with flaggers on hand to direct vehicles. Additionally, all eastbound lanes will be closed to traffic, while westbound lanes will remain open. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when navigating the area and to anticipate possible delays. Please plan your travel accordingly during these maintenance hours.
Tompkins County Faces Potential 2% Tax Hike to Cover Rising Costs in 2025 Budget
In Tompkins County, County Administrator Lisa Holmes presented preliminary budget considerations for 2025 to the legislators. Holmes explained that a 2% increase in the tax levy might be necessary to meet the fiscal goals for the upcoming budget. This increase would help cover rising costs in the county.
Elmira City Manager review ongoing past 90-day evaluation
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Elmira City Manager Michael Collins remains under a performance review by the city council, that started in January, after confirmation with the mayor on Thursday. Mayor Mandell told 18 News that the review is ongoing and that an update will made once the review is complete. An 18 News reporter asked […]
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...
Walk a Mile in My Shoes coming to Eldridge Park on May 4
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The 19th annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes event is coming to Eldridge Park on Saturday, May 4. Community members have been able to register for the event for weeks, but those interested can still sign up on the morning of at 9 a.m. “It’s a fundraiser for suicide prevention, […]
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