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Elevator catches fire at Elcor Nursing Center
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — An elevator is shut down after a fire at a nursing facility in Chemung County prompted a response from several fire departments. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, around 11 a.m. flames and smoke were reported near an elevator inside the Elcore Nursing Facility in Horseheads on Friday, […]
Stewart Park Pool to reopen this weekend
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – The Stewart Park Pool will reopen this weekend after its temporary closure earlier this week. The City of Corning announced on Friday, July 26, that the pool will reopen on Saturday, July 27, at noon and remain open through late August. This announcement comes after the pool’s closure on July 23 […]
Local housing market reports: 2023 vs. 2024
(WENY) -- The Elmira-Corning Regional Association of Realtors released their quarterly housing market report yesterday and there are a few things that potential buyers should note. This data is compiled from market activity in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Yates counties. For the first half of 2024, the median home...
Arts On the Go: Larry Parker II
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Local author Larry Parker II shares a mental exercise to help with writing. It involves writing down many words that start with a specific letter in under a minute. Parker, whose background is in psychology and mental health, expresses how it is a warm-up exercise to help with sentence structure and […]
Veteran's Stand Down Day at Elmira's Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans who need clothing, supplies, or services can take advantage of a local event in September. At the event, veterans will have the chance to take advantage of military surplus items and also learn about other resources available to them. Representatives from the VA and other...
Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff Returns to Elmira to end July
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Residents of Elmira will have the chance to talk face-to-face with police and fire officials during the last week of July. The City of Elmira is hosting its next 'Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff' on Wednesday, July 31st. The event provides an opportunity to sit...
Elmira’s Sarah Coon debuts NIL softball merchandise
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Twin Tiers can now support Elmira’s own Sarah Coon, with NIL merchandise. (Photo Courtesy: Influxer.com, athletesthread.com) As she embarks on her senior season of softball with the University of Virginia, Elmira’s Sarah Coon has unveiled NIL merchandise. Fans and supporters of the standout utility player can purchase a replica of […]
Welcoming the Next Generation of Doctors: LECOM Elmira's Class of 2028
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The next generation of doctors began their journey at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Elmira (LECOM); meet the class of 2028. Students woke up bright and early to arrive on campus to kick off the first day with 100-plus classmates. "This is the official...
Man arrested after police receive report of menacing involving a gun
Correction: A previous version of this article stated that the man who was taken into custody was arrested after he was found with a gun. At this time, police have not confirmed whether or not a gun was present at the time of his arrest. The information has since been corrected. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – […]
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 […]
Big Fish Summer – Collyn Singerhoff’s largemouth bass on Cayuga Lake
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Collyn Singerhoff, who caught his personal best 5.6 pound largemouth bass, while fishing on Cayuga Lake. Collyn is an avid soccer player, but can be found fishing with his dad when he’s not on the field. The young […]
More Elmirans Call for More Maintenance in City Parks
Elmirans want more maintenance for parks following illegal dumping in McKinnon Park and overwhelming reports of graffiti. Locals say the graffiti, old equipment and littering at McKinnon and other Elmira City Parks need attention. Elmira residents urged to combat graffiti in city parks. Elmirans want more maintenance for parks following...
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 […]
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 […]
Ringing the Bell for Christmas in July at Elmira's Salvation Army
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Salvation Army in Elmira is ringing the bell with an event called "Christmas in July" to put a spotlight on food insecurity. According to the Salvation Army, food insecurity is at an all-time high and they are hoping to get people into the giving spirit.
Steamers fall short of NYCBL West title, Pios bested by Auburn
HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers’ impressive season has ended, while the Elmira Pioneers fell on the road. (Media Courtesy: Peish Sports, Auburn Doubledays YouTube) The Dansville Gliders pulled off a Thursday sweep of the Steamers, to capture the NYCBL West title, and a league championship ticket. The Gliders opened the day trailing the […]
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.
Report: New York needs $29M to upgrade aging state bridges
(The Center Square) — New York needs to spend tens of millions of dollars to bring its aging bridges into a state of good condition, according to the state's top fiscal watchdog, calling for more funding for the upgrades. The report by New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said about one in 10 municipal bridges in the Empire State are in "poor" condition, with an estimated $29 million needed to repair the structures. ...
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