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NY Landquest For Sale: Dream acreage in Hammondsport
GALLERY: What would you do with this slice of heaven ?. Beautiful views of Keuka Lake from this 11 acre building lot located in Hammondsport NY, Steuben County. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this very private location and take in the breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding hills. Build your dream home, winery, distillery or brewery overlooking Keuka Lake. The lot size is 11.35 acres and is located on a paved road.
Rochester man arrested for stealing ‘large amount of meat’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rochester man this week after deputies said he walked out of the Brockport Walmart with a “large amount of meat” he did not pay for – and allegedly flashed a knife at another customer who tried to intervene. Ethan White, 23, was arrested Wednesday night […]
Explore Corning history in free historic walk
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Are you interested in learning about Corning’s history? If so, the Steuben County Historical Society has an event coming up that you might be interested in. On Friday, Aug. 2, the director of the Steuben County Historical Society, Kirk House, will be leading a walk in Corning beginning at 4 p.m. […]
Youth Shines at Seneca County Fair with Swiss, Guernsey and Jersey Heifers
SENECA FALLS, NY—Carter Frentz, 16, of Cattaraugus, New York, had never been to the Seneca County Fair in his longstanding showing career. He felt surprised by the small size of the county’s fair but enjoyed the friendly camaraderie in the barn. “We had a couple of complications with...
HABs Cayuga Lake, '73 Summer Jam, IC Olympics, X Ambassadors returned
Good morning and congratulations on making it through another week 🥳 It’s Friday so I’m spreading some local love your way later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share the love...
Public forum Saturday on Ithaca ‘bird bill’
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — There’s a public meeting tomorrow on a proposed bird bill in Ithaca. Alderperson Patrick Kuehl tells us that if his ordinance is approved by the Common Council, builders would need to comply. The so-called ‘bird bill’ would require glass designs in new building projects...
Former “Personius-Warne” photography studio up for sale in downtown Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A new real estate listing shows the former “Personius-Warne” photography studio at 269 Baldwin Street in downtown Elmira is up for sale. The studio, opened by George Personius in 1914 and later owned by his apprentice Randall Warne, photographed family, wedding and school portraits for more than a hundred years before […]
Christmas in July at the Wisner Market
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –You can find a lot of different things to buy or eat at Wisner Market in Elmira, and today even Santa Claus showed up to be part of the market. “Christmas in July” is a summer celebration with Christmas-themed activities and decorations. July 25th marks the five-month countdown to Christmas Day. Market […]
Ithaca Common Council stalls to debate part-time homeless outreach coordinator
ITHACA, N.Y. — The new cohort of Common Council members has yet to sign off on hiring a part-time homeless outreach coordinator — a position former council members approved and funded in 2023 — despite repeated requests from city leadership. City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff has largely assumed...
Clear and calm conditions give way to a chilly overnight
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clear and calm conditions give way to a chilly overnight. Clear skies will last all the way into next week! More details below:. Skies will be mostly clear as we get into the evening and into the overnight as high pressure moves back into the region. It will be cooler out there with lows in the mid fifties along with a calm breeze.
Five Cornell alums headed to Paris for Olympics
Two-time state high school wrestling champion. Four-time NCAA champion. Four-time world champion. Entrepreneur. Husband, father of three, role model. And there’s one more title Kyle Dake ’13 would love to add to that long list: Olympic champion. However, a gold medal won’t be how he measures success when...
Elmira College’s Domitrovic signs with French pro hockey team
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira College Hockey standout Nicholas Domitrovic is going pro. (Photo Courtesy: les-ours-de-villard.com) Elmira College men’s hockey fan favorite, Nicholas Domitrovic has signed to play professionally in France. The 4-year forward will join Les Ours Villard de Lans (Bears Villard de Lans) in the French Ice Hockey Federation’s (FFHG) Division 1. The […]
Corning Children's Center sets opening date for new Painted Post location. How to sign up.
Corning Children’s Center is planning to reopen a childcare center at 111 Canada Rd. in Painted Post in early September that will have space for about 150 kids. The site, which formerly housed the Erwin Child & Family Center, was closed in mid-December due to needed renovations, is expected to open Sept....
In Philly, struggling new mothers get a lifeline from nurses making house calls
Olivia Nowinski, left, and Shukriyyah Mitchell Hinton of the Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership Program. Melissa Simpson / MindSite News. This story was produced by MindSite News, an independent, nonprofit journalism site focused on mental health. Get a roundup of mental health news in your inbox by signing up for the MindSite News Daily newsletter here.
Christmas in July? Why the Salvation Army is launching an early red kettle campaign.
If you happened to drive by the Salvation Army building on Lake Street in Elmira on Thursday, you might have seen a familiar red kettle, about three months early. The Salvation Army plans to put its red kettles out at various locations in early November as usual, but agency officials held a special...
First Responder Charity Softball Tournament to take place at Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — On Saturday, July 27th, the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will be hosting their inaugural First Responder Charity Softball Tournament at Kostrinsky Field with games beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a home run derby, food, and raffle items to...
Famous Route 90 Sales Happening This Weekend
A sign the month of July is coming to an end is the annual Route 90 sales from Homer to Montezuma. Taking place every year on the last full weekend for the month of July, there will be 50 miles of garage/yard sales. Some sales could begin tomorrow, Friday, but a majority of Route 90 Sale will open up come Saturday morning and continue through Sunday.
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