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A thrift store 'sequel' debuts in Horseheads. What to know about Gifted Goods II.
Ten percent of profits at Gifted Goods II support the Zanderland Autism Fund. The thrift store sells clothing, shoes, household goods and more. Gifted Goods II, a community thrift store selling clothing and household goods, recently opened on South Main Street in Horseheads. Triva Lewis, thrift store owner, said the...
We are dry this morning but a cold front brings rain to the afternoon
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- A cold front sweeps through the region today and brings a round of widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms. When do we return to sunshine? Details below:. TODAY:. Most of the morning should remain dry, at most a spotty shower ahead of the front. However, by the afternoon,...
No one injured in Saturday hazmat incident at Ithaca wastewater treatment plant
ITHACA, N.Y. — A leaking gas cylinder at the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility prompted a response from the Ithaca Fire Department (IFD) hazmat team on Saturday. In a statement, facility officials said “no one was injured and the public was never in danger.”. The roughly 4 foot...
Cornell students remain in encampment amid school’s objections, punishments
ITHACA, N.Y. — Students at Cornell University continue to occupy their pro-Palestinian, anti-war encampment on the lawn of the university’s Art Quad as of April 30, despite four student participants being suspended in the last few days. Student organizers pitched their tents before the sun rose on April...
NY weather: Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Chemung County Tuesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:43 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 a.m. for Chemung County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 4:43 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near West Elmira, moving...
Tenants Receive Nearly $393K NYSEG Shutoff Notice at Woodlawn Court Apartments in Elmira
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Tenants at Woodlawn Court, an income-based apartment complex in Elmira received notices on Friday, April 26th about NYSEG preparing to shut their utilities off. According to a spokesperson for the ownership management company, they were notified last week about the posted shutoff notices. "[I] called the...
Cornell students protest Gaza war over the weekend despite fear of suspension
Cornell’s Ithaca campus has erupted into a protest over the the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, mirroring several colleges and universities around the country, despite threats of suspensions and police activity. The most recent string of protests at Ithaca’s own Ivy League school, Cornell University, began Thursday, as a...
Cornell prof who called Hamas attack ‘exhilarating’ is back on campus cheering on protests despite being on leave
The controversial Cornell University professor who described Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack as “exhilarating” and “energizing” has made a return to campus to cheer on its anti-Israel protesters despite still being on a leave of absence. Russell Rickford, an associate history professor, was seen back...
HS Softball: Corning offense steals show in Elmira stadium opener
Elmira celebrated the opening of its new softball stadium Monday afternoon. Tough part for the Express is Corning felt right at home at Elmira's new digs. The Hawks turned 11 hits, 10 walks and aggressive base running into an 18-2 Southern Tier Athletic Conference victory at Elmira High School. A 10-run fourth inning was followed by a five-run fifth, the final inning thanks to the mercy rule.
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