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Senator Bob Menendez scowls outside courthouse after guilty verdict for accepting hundreds of thousands in bribes
DISGRACED New Jersey senator Bob Menendez has been convicted on all counts in his federal corruption trial. Top Democrats are now calling on Menendez's immediate resignation after a jury in New York determined the senator used his power on Capitol Hill to pocket thousands of dollars from foreign business deals.
NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Gov. Hochul weighs banning cellphones in classrooms across NY
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms. Gov. Kathy Hochul met with superintendents, teachers and union leaders from several school districts on Monday on the possible restrictions. “The principals, the superintendents also told me about what happens when students are there, capturing everything that happens with […]
Cool Down With FREE Air Conditioning From New York State
As the summer heat rolls on, the high humidity is riding along side and here in New York State, it feels like the tropics. But there is relief on the way soon. New York State Offering These FREE Air Conditioners for those who qualify. There is no lack of amazing...
Person treated for burns after fire in Cameron Mills
CAMERON MILLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- At least one person was treated for burns after an apparent mobile home caught on fire in Cameron Mills Tuesday evening. The building on Bald Hill Rd. appears to be completely destroyed. Calls for emergency crews to respond initially came out around 4:45 p.m. Heavy...
2024 Allegany County Fair 4-H Dog Show Results – Angelica, NY
Scio’s Ben Eshelman is a triple Grand Champion!!. 4-H held the Dog Show on Saturday, July 13th. Our judge was Kim Wilson of Dansville, NY. Kim has been a small animal Veterinarian for 20 years. This is her third year judging Dog Obedience. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts. Listed below are Dog Show results.
Immersive Sephora beauty event features new theme and destination
The "Sephoria" event annually held by Sephora returns in September with a couple of new aspects. The beauty giant, a subsidiary of global retail conglomerate LVMH, hosts Sephoria in Atlanta for the first time on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the city’s Pullman Yards venue. Ticket sales begin Tuesday, July 16.
A look at storm damage in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News reporters found widespread damage, uprooted trees, and downed power lines in Elmira the day after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region Monday night. A reporter recorded a video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street and Judson Street. The reporter […]
New leadership at Bampa’s House, Corning comfort care home. What to know about transition.
Bampa’s House, a non-profit critical resource that has served 100 residents since opening in September 2020, recently welcomed new leadership. After serving as board president for nine years, Joan Wilson will step down in January 2025. Wilson, a founding board member who led the charge in getting Bampa's House established as a non-profit organization, has served as board president since the organization’s inception.
Storms Cause Damage At Bills’ New Stadium Site
Slowly but surely, we’re seeing the progress of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. After existing as just a massive pit (that fans “sacrificed” things to) last season, the site across the street from the Bills’ current home on Highmark Stadium is actually starting to look like it could be, well, a building.
SUNY CCC to host Muse of Fire Summer Theatre Festival
The Schuyler Theatre at SUNY Corning Community College (SUNY CCC) is set to host the Muse of Fire Summer Theatre Festival, showcasing a series of new plays presented by the Muse of Fire Theatre Club, SUNY CCC Theatre Studies, and Dart Frog Theatre. The festival kicks off with the regional...
How you can help Tom Passmore in battle with pneumonia
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of Corning’s top sports enthusiasts is in need of your support. Tom Passmore, a former sports reporter and growth and development reporter for the Corning Leader, was airlifted to a hospital in Albany for his battle with Legionella Pneumonia over the weekend. Passmore has been sedated and in the intensive […]
Corning parking lots, road to close for basketball tournament
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A couple of parking lots and part of a road in Corning will close this weekend to accommodate a sporting event. The nationwide Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming to Corning on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21. Players of all ages and skill levels will compete in this 3-on-3 […]
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