This Under-the-Radar Roadside Restaurant In New York Is Worth The Drive

Some restaurants don’t need a fancy address or a velvet rope to earn your loyalty, and Barnstormer Barbeque in Fort Montgomery, New York, is living proof of that. This is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with the overpriced, over-hyped spots in the city when something this good was sitting right up the road.

“Wildwood”: Enjoy Handmade Art Before It’s Gone for Good

Deep in the impassable wilderness around Portland, Oregon, there’s magic at work. Magic that you can’t see, can’t taste, and can’t smell, because ordinary humans — usually — cannot trespass in those woods. But when a swarm of crows steals baby Mac (Arthur Knight), his older sister Prue (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) ventures into the forest to bring him back.

A new pub arrives at downtown’s Hotel Ithaca with burgers and more

This week, 14850 Dining is downtown at the Hotel Ithaca checking out the new Burger 'n' Bar. It's the latest incarnation of a pub where we've enjoyed many happy hours and meals over the years, and as you can guess from the name, the pub now has a burger theme. [...]

Choose your own icy adventure at the new Smart Tart Froyo

This week 14850 Dining is playing choose your own icy adventure at the new Smart Tart Froyo in the Triphammer Marketplace. It's a classic self-serve frozen yogurt shop where you get to choose your yogurt flavor and then sprinkle on whatever toppings and sauces you'd like. [...]

Elmira Corning Regional Airport to get runway upgrades

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — The Elmira Corning Regional Airport will be getting upgrades. That’s because one of its runways is not in good shape. The project is expected to begin in August 2027. There is asphalt and sealant failure around light fixtures on one of the runways. Also on the runway, there is severe corrosion […]

FLX Music Announces Monthly Cash Prizes for Finger Lakes Artists

FLX Music, a music streaming and live events platform centering on the Finger Lakes region, has announced the launch of their new Band Bonus. This monthly cash prize will be awarded to a local band based on fan votes. To vote, fans just need to like, share, or stream their favorite songs.

Joe Veres' 10.26.26 Late Night Forecast

Cornell’s Theatre Performs Shakespearean Rom Com “Twelfth Night”

While it’s a few months yet to the Christian celebration of Twelfth Night, where social norms are flipped upside down, you can have an epiphany of your own at Cornell’s current fantastical production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, subtitled “What You Will.”. What director David Feldshuh will,...

$2M Powerball Jackpot Hits Tiny Pennsylvania Town

money#post_seo_title A $1 Power Play upgrade doubled a Pennsylvania Lottery prize to $2 million at...

Binghamton Mexican Restaurant closed until further notice

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A popular Binghamton Southside restaurant has temporarily closed for what it says is unforeseen circumstances. Hacienda Mexican Restaurant posted a sign on its front door saying that it is closed until further notice. The restaurant, which is known for its margaritas and Mexican food, has been a community staple since 2018. […]

Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli

Located at 20 Hawley St., Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli brings the elegance of an upscale New York City restaurant to bustling Binghamton. As a restaurant that I often frequent with my family when they’re in town, I was ecstatic to taste what their fall 2026 Restaurant Week menu had to offer.

Barb’s Soup’s On Cafe to host animal control fundraiser

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A breakfast fundraiser at Barb’s Soup’s On Cafe to support the Southern Tier Animal Control will be happening on November 8. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. people can stop into the restaurant and choose from eggs, home fries, toast or pancakes, sausage or bacon, and coffee or tea. It will […]

Halloween Trunk or Treat Events happening this weekend around the Twin Tiers

(WENY) — As Halloween draws closer, a bunch of communities around the Twin Tiers are celebrating the holiday this weekend with their own trunk or treat events. Chemung County has a variety of events happening all weekend. Friday, October 23rd:. The 5th Annual Wicked Wisner Trunk or Treat is...

Elmira College to offer Fine Arts fellowship

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies is offering a 2027 residency opportunity for a select visual artist or musician, with applications due in mid-December. The Quarry Farm Fine Arts Fellowship is open to a visual artist or a musician at any stage in their career, providing the opportunity to […]

November 5 – Experience Chemung: Food, Brew, Wine

Our area’s signature food and beverage experience, highlighting Chemung County’s small businesses for over 25 years!. Experience Chemung is the region’s premier evening of food and beverage delights. Join us for an extraordinary culinary experience as we celebrate the finest local cuisine. This event, open to the public, showcases exquisite food and drink pairings as attendees enjoy the opportunity to sample an array of dishes, from gourmet creations to beloved classics. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply looking to indulge, Experience Chemung promises a memorable evening of exceptional flavors, entertainment, and hospitality.

HOTWORX hosts its ribbon cutting ceremony

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Fitness fanatics better get ready to turn up the heat, because a new gym offering sauna workouts just held its grand opening. A ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon welcomed HOTWORX to Binghamton’s south side. The 24-hour fitness studio offers both a traditional gym and a variety of virtually instructed infrared sauna […]

Empirical Paranormal, local first responders to hold paranormal lockdown at 1890 House Museum

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Empirical Paranormal, a TAPS Family team, joins local first responders for Paranormal Lockdown 2026 on Saturday, October 24th, where they spend an entire night in the museum. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York and...

The Upstate New York Seafood Shack Where The Fish And Chips Hang Off The Plate

The fries have a space problem. Fish and chips sounds like an equal partnership until the fillet arrives and hangs over the rim, leaving the potatoes to make do. At an upstate New York seafood shack, that generous plate has been a lakeside tradition since 1982. You can almost hear...