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Ithaca ordered to clean up land around homeless encampments known as 'The Jungle'
The city of Ithaca has been ordered by Tompkins County to clean land surrounding homeless encampments in the city, known as “The Jungle,” after the county declared widespread refuse a public health hazard. The garbage includes hypodermic needles, bicycles, and shopping carts. Tompkins County’s Environmental Health Division sent...
Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, April 13-April 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Tompkins County reported from April 13 to April 19. There were 11 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,730-square-foot home on Carpenter Avenue in Groton that sold for $290,000. Danby.
Elmira to look into rental properties not up to city’s municipal code
Correction: A previous version of this article contained missing information regarding criteria for how property owners were put on a list showing violations, that information has been added. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Elmira City Council has a new resolution for this Monday’s city council meeting to discuss plans to have a public list of […]
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.
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.
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.
Elmira sports bar holding fundraiser for Investigator Theetge
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A sports bar in Elmira will be hosting a benefit with all proceeds going to Chemung County Investigator Michael Theetge and his family. Roundin’ Third, which is located at 255 W. Water St. in Elmira, will be holding the event on May 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone who […]
Chemung County Sheriff’s Office announces new mobile app
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the launch of its new smartphone app that will help officials provide information to the county quickly and efficiently by the touch of their phone. Chemung County Sheriff Bill Schrom announced the release of the app at a news conference on Thursday morning, […]
Montour Falls to be awarded $175K for meeting clean energy goal
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) – The village of Montour Falls will be awarded a $175,000 grant to continue to complete its clean energy projects after it reached its clean energy goal, as announced by Mayor James Ryan. The village will be awarded the grant after it reached 7,000 points as part of the NYSERDA Clean […]
Road work to close a portion of road in Athens Township
ATHENS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that a portion of Route 4018 in Athens Township will be closed next week to accommodate a pipe replacement project. The work will begin on Tuesday, April 23, when maintenance crews will close Wolcott Hollow Road between Farr Road and Route 4021 on […]
Homes in Chemung County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for January shows that potential buyers and sellers in Chemung County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sale price of $144,000. The median home sold for $100,400, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means January, the most recent month for which figures are available, was down 30.3% from December. ...
City of Elmira to provide residents new garbage, recycling bins
Updated on April 16 to include the expected timeline. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The City of Elmira will be rolling out new garbage and recycling bins for its residents. According to City Manager Mike Collins, the City of Elmira is in the process of purchasing new bins for recycling and garbage and has already received […]
America’s ‘Best Small’ Hometown Is The ‘Loneliest’ In New York
A new report is very puzzling. It determined that the "best" small hometown in America, which is found in Upstate New York, is actually the loneliest place in the Empire State. Over 37 million Americans live alone and most one-person households nationwide are younger than 65, reports say. 24/7 Wall...
Free rabies clinic to come to Horseheads in May
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Health Department and the SPCA will be offering a free rabies vaccine clinic next weekend in Horseheads. The clinic will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Chemung County Fairgrounds under the grandstands and is open to all New York state residents […]
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