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Retired Astronaut Eileen Collins Returns to Elmira to Preview ‘SPACEWOMAN’ Documentary About her Life
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — Elmira's very own Eileen Collins, a retired NASA astronaut, is in town this week to attend screenings of a documentary about her life. “SPACEWOMAN” is about Collins’ life and journey from growing up in Elmira to accomplishing several firsts as a woman in the space field.
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NY breweries rank among the best in the nation in new poll
A craft brewery in western New York was named among the best brewpubs in the nation in the latest USA Today Readers' Choice poll. Strangebird Brewery in Rochester, New York, landed third on the list of the nation's best brewpubs. The 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards highlight the very best in travel, food and drink and lifestyle. Every week, USA TODAY 10Best invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories. Here's more on the latest awards and how breweries around New York state fared: Strangebird Brewery in Rochester NY Strangebird Brewery , at 62 Marshall St. in Rochester, placed third among best brewpubs in the nation , according to the 10Best results. The craft brewery has "garnered significant acclaim" and was named the New York State Craft Brewery of the Year in 2022. In 2024, Strangebird earned a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival Competition as well as medals in the World Beer Cup and New York State Craft Beer Competition. "Curated to pair with its beer, the food menu includes made-from-scratch items that include a BBQ cauliflower sandwich, a mortadella pizza, and
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Book of Mormon actress talks her role ahead of Elmira stop
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — Since 2011, “The Book of Mormon” has been delighting fans across the globe on Broadway and on tour. On Mar. 18 and 19, the Tony Award-winning musical is making its way to the Clemens Center. “My favorite part about tour is getting to...
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Gaffer District will fill with Irish spirit for St. Pat's Day events
St. Patrick’s Day events in the Corning Gaffer District begin Saturday, March 7 with the Corning Area Business Alliance St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at Oak’s Sports Bar, according to Catherine Price, Executive Director of the Corning Gaffer District. Participating stops include VOLO Bar & Lounge, Liquid Shoes Brewing, Iron Flamingo Barrel House, The Office, and Maley’s Pub. “While we won't be dyeing the Chemung River green for St. Patrick’s Day, we still like to honor those with Irish Heritage here in Corning,” Price said. “This heritage-based holiday is a wonderful reason to visit the district and enjoy events from pub crawls and live music to family activities and special menus. There’s something for everyone." On Wednesday, March 11, Liquid Shoes Brewing will host Bingo for Baldricks from 7-9 p.m., supporting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and childhood cancer research. Family-friendly activities continue Friday, March 13, when the Corning Family YMCA will host a St. Patrick’s Day Party & Dance featuring Irish-themed music, crafts, activities, and a prize for the most festive outfit. More: Erwin targets new $7M town hall building in Kinsella Park. What to know The Radisson Hotel Corning will also offer
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New DJ Lounge diversifies Ithaca nightlife
When DJ ha-MEEN plays his set at K-House, he places a sign in front of his setup that says “refrain from making requests.” The sign is a staple at K-House’s weekly All Grooves DJ Lounge, which launched Feb. 26, and allows local artists to express their unique music styles while cultivating a culture of engaging listening bars in Ithaca.
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New music from Low Indigos, Silver Rein, Adam Bauchner, Christmas Island Strangler, and more in time for Bandcamp Friday
Ithaca and Tompkins County are blessed with a wealth of musical talent, and many of the area’s performers are also prolific recording artists. If you’ve got a favorite local band, why not share some of their work with one of your gift recipients, whether it’s for the holidays or a birthday? Or buy some new tunes for yourself? There’s new local music available just in time for Bandcamp Friday on March 6th. [...]
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The Owego Strawberry Festival returns for the 44th year
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The beloved Owego Strawberry Festival returns to downtown Owego for a weekend full of community, fun, and strawberries. This year marks the festivals 44th year. The two-day festival kicks off with a 5K Walk and Run on June 18th, at Hickories Park in Owego. Traditional festivities are set to take place […]
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Ice road trekkers: Gaining winter access to an Adirondack Great Camp
In 1895, William West Durant was forced to sell his masterpiece, Pine Knot, to settle a debt. In 1947, SUNY Cortland professors “stumbled across” the then-abandoned property and purchased it for a single dollar. Today, the site known as Camp Huntington serves as a environmental education center. A...
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Chipotle proposed for Village of Lansing site
A new fast casual restaurant may become part of the village of Lansing’s dining options going forward, according to a representative from a development company. Chris Fiello, the senior vice president of development at Unisus Development Corp., presented his firm’s plans to bring a new location of a popular fast casual chain to the Village of Lansing Planning Board at the board’s Feb. 24 meeting.
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NOT CLOSING: Despite speculation, Uncle Joe’s sets record straight on Facebook
Uncle Joe’s Pizzeria in Geneva says it is not closing, despite online speculation and a recent real estate listing. In a message to customers, the restaurant said it wanted to address the “overwhelming response and questions” about its future and assured the community that it remains open.
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The Fried Shrimp At This New York Diner Is So Delicious, It’s Worth A Road Trip
Fried shrimp isn’t usually the thing you plan a drive around, but this New York diner clearly didn’t get that memo. It looks classic and low-key from the outside, the kind of place you’d expect solid comfort food and steady coffee refills. Then the shrimp shows up and suddenly the table goes quiet.
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June’s Cafe & Pizzeria – 1 Year Anniversary
Owned by Judy June and her son Adam, June’s Cafe and Pizzeria in Dryden celebrated their one year anniversary last month. Enjoy a taste of home at their family style restaurant! They specialize in NY-style thin crust pizza, Buffalo Style wings, calzones, Italian-inspired appetizers & sandwiches, and fresh salads. And added two pasta dishes to the menu! All soups and salads are made fresh daily, plus they also serve sandwiches.