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🚧 Bridge Repair on NY 17 Westbound in Tioga County - Lane Closure Update
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention motorists traveling on NY 17 westbound between Exit 62 - NY 282 (Nichols) and Exit 63 - CR 54; Stunton Hill Road (Nichols), be advised that bridge repair work has commenced as of April 29th and is scheduled through June 5th. During this period, 1 right lane out of 2 will be blocked to facilitate the repairs. These maintenance operations are planned to happen daily from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and are contingent on favorable weather conditions. There will be no flagger personnel on site, so drivers are encouraged to proceed with extra caution through the affected segment of the Southern Tier Expressway. The authorities remind travelers to be aware of the reduced lane availability and prepare for potential delays when planning their commutes. The update just provided by Open Reach on their IR# 5144091 indicates that this infrastructure improvement effort is now actively underway.
🚧 Update on Drainage Improvements Impacting NY 34 Traffic in Barton, NY 🚧
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention drivers in Barton, NY: as part of ongoing drainage improvements along NY 34, please be advised of scheduled shoulder closures from Monday, April 29th, 2024, through Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. The closures will be in effect on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 08:00 AM and 02:00 PM each day. During these times, the right shoulder will be closed to northbound traffic. Southbound lanes will remain fully open. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the construction zone. This update is essential for those commuting or traveling through the affected area during the specified times.
Several departments respond to Chemung County fire
UPDATE (4/26): The Chemung Fire Department has provided an update on the fire that took place last night in Chemung via its Facebook page. Chemung Fire was the first to be called out for the report of a heavy fire on the structure. Due to dry conditions, this fire quickly turned into a woods fire […]
Elmira City Council to hold special closed meeting on “personnel matter”
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting this Thursday at 10:45 a.m. at City Hall. A press release sent by the City Clerk on April 25th said the purpose of the meeting was to move into an “executive session” that is closed to the public. The press […]
Tompkins County Enhances Security with New State-Backed Cybersecurity Initiative
Tompkins County has started a pilot Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) program, becoming the second county in New York State to implement this cybersecurity technology. The program is a joint effort with the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and the New York State Operations Center. It is part of a state-wide initiative to improve cybersecurity defenses across New York.
Thousands expected to enjoy upcoming GlassFest: What to know for 2024
Thousands of people are expected to fill Market Street in late May to enjoy live music, shopping, dining, world-class glass exhibits and fireworks at the 15th annual GlassFest. Coleen Fabrizi, executive director of the Gaffer District, said the three-day glass and fire arts celebration event begins with a glass ribbon cutting at noon on May 24 at Centerway Square. ...
One of Best Small College Towns in America Can Be Found in New York
Central New York has a lot to offer when it comes to getting an education and experiencing college life. The best small college town in the country is right in our backyard. New York is home to hundreds of small towns spread all over the state and 5 of them are among the best in the county. In fact, the top 4 small towns can all be found in New York: Binghamton, Utica, Corning and Elmira.
Tompkins County's Own Darrel Tuttle Earns Prestigious Government Finance Certification
Darrel Tuttle, the Director of Accounting Services in Tompkins County, has received the Government Finance Institute (GFI) Certificate of Professional Development at the Foundations Level. This award is issued by the New York Government Finance Officers’ Association, which manages the certification program. The program covers extensive coursework in essential financial areas including Accounting & Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Cash Management, and Internal Control.
New timeline set for Union Chill Cannabis debut in Steuben County. What we know.
Construction work to modernize a 42-year-old West Pulteney Street building that will house Union Chill Cannabis, a Corning cannabis dispensary, is set to begin in about a month. Josh Canfield, who also owns Next Level Wellness, a CBD shop in Hornell, said work to revamp the entirety of 34 West Pulteney St., the former...
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...
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