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Class-action lawsuit filed against Owego McDonald’s
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against the franchise operator of the Owego McDonald’s. Former workers are alleging widespread labor and workplace safety violations. The lawsuit claims employees were required to work through dangerous conditions, including reported carbon dioxide leaks and other safety hazards. It also alleges workers were denied […]
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ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report
Daniela Bittner, the former owner of viral animal sensation “P’Nut the Squirrel,” is being held in ICE custody over what her husband called “a paperwork issue.” Daniela Bittner, a German native, and Mark Longo went viral in 2024 with their pet squirrel named “P’nut” — but then someone called New Yor…
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Vestal restaurant temporarily closed
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A popular restaurant along Old Vestal Road is temporarily closing for what it calls unforeseen circumstances. Take-A-Break Restaurant at 2313 Vestal Road, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options has temporarily shut its doors. WNBF had the story first, and it also reported that the diner has been open since 1983. […]
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An Elmira church burned to rubble. What's next for cleanup, development
A large pile of rubble that has sat in the heart of downtown Elmira for more than a year and a half will soon be cleaned up and marketed for redevelopment, city officials said. It was February 2025 when a blaze broke out at the former First Baptist Church at 121 W. Church St., which was vacant at the time. The inferno gutted the historic building, which was built in the 1890s, and shortly thereafter the City of Elmira hired a demolition company from Syracuse to tear down the building, which was deemed a total loss and a safety hazard. A fenced-in pile of bricks has remained at that site since, but that will soon change, said Elmira Mayor Dan Mandell. After the city unsuccessfully tried to get the owner of record, Marian Laurentiu of Tannery Creek Road in Corning, to deal with it, Chemung County took the future of that site out of Laurentiu's hands by foreclosing on the property in June for more than $23,000 in unpaid property taxes. At its Oct. 19 meeting, the Elmira City Council voted unanimously to pay the county $30,000 to purchase the former church property, and Mandell said the next step is
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Elmira hosts vehicle auction online until late November
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release, the City of Elmira is hosting an online vehicle auction until Late November. Using an online auction site, the Elmira Police Department will be auctioning vehicles that are now in the possession of the Elmira PD. The bidding went live on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and will close […]
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O' Tannenbaum: A Holiday Tradition in Owego Open Thru December 12
O Tannenbaum, the Tioga County Historical Society's Annual Holiday Display and Auction, is back for its 24th year! This FREE festive event takes place from November 7 to December 12, 2026, at the museum located at 110 Front St in Owego, New York. The museum is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm with special extended hours during Lights on the River in Downtown Owego on Friday, December 4th (10am-8pm) and Closing Day on Saturday, December 12th.
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Delivering pipeline-quality RNG at Valley Energy’s Lowman facility
At Valley Energy’s Lowman, New York interconnect facility at the Chemung County Landfill, environmental protection and energy production work together. Groundwater flows beneath the landfill, making protection critical. Engineered liner systems prevent contamination, supported by comprehensive monitoring to ensure long-term performance and water quality. Valley Energy has partnered with...