The 10 Elmira, New York Restaurants That Are Better Than Most People Expect

Order a cone at one local dairy and you might catch the smell of prime rib drifting out of the kitchen. The same counter that scoops homemade ice cream also carves thick slices of beef, and nobody there finds it strange. I find it wonderful. Dinner and dessert under one roof is my idea of smart planning.

Corning Museum of Glass to hold final Great Glass Pumpkin demonstration

The Corning Museum of Glass is wrapping up its Great Glass Pumpkin Experiment with one final live demonstration Saturday. Glassmaker Diego Loera and fellow members of the museum’s Hot Glass Team will create a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Loera. The demonstration runs from 10 to 11:30 Saturday morning in...

Local restaurant earns spot on the NYS Business Preservation Registry

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) -A Vestal restaurant that introduced our area to Japanese cuisine and sushi is receiving a significant statewide designation. Kampai Japanese Steakhouse at the corner of North Jensen Road and the Parkway has been place on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo nominated the business. The registry recognizes […]

1890 House Museum highlighted in Forbes national Halloween happenings list

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — The 1890 House Museum has received national recognition as a spooky pastime for the Halloween season. The list created by Forbes gives readers a few ideas for Halloween related activities in each state. This year, the 1890 House Museum has been listed as a spooky, historical destination worth visiting, citing the museum’s spot in the Haunted History Trail of New York State.

Buttermilk Falls State Park to get new parking, trailhead off Route 13

A recent purchase by the Open Space Institute will allow a more welcoming gateway to Buttermilk Falls State Park, OSI announced in an Oct. 29 statement. The four-acre property, between the existing entrance to the state park and Route 13, will allow for a more welcoming gateway to the popular park with reconfigured parking, improved traffic circulation and wayfinding, housing for staff, and a new trailhead connecting visitors to a growing regional network of parks and trails, according to the statement. “As New York’s wonderful state parks continue attracting more visitors each year, OSI is helping ensure that state parks can continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of users,” said Erik Kulleseid, OSI’s president and CEO in a statement. “OSI’s acquisition at Buttermilk Falls creates new possibilities for thoughtful improvements that will help people better connect to nature.” More about the purchased property The four acres OSI acquired are expected to become a future trailhead and parking area, expanding the existing park improvements and allowing more visitors the opportunity to explore a growing regional network of parks and trails. OSI purchased the property for $1.3 million from the Margaret M. Rumsey Trust and intends to transfer the land to the

8 Upstate New York Trails Where Crumbling Ruins Turn Up Between The Trees This Fall

Some of the best fall hikes in New York come with a bonus: old stone walls, rusted machinery, and empty foundations waiting in the woods. These trails lead to the leftovers of grand estates, a mountaintop hotel, an iron works village, a Revolutionary War fort, and more. Each one tells...

CREATIVES: Poetry and Power: Student Voices on Democracy, hosted by Clara Matton- 11/3 & 11/7

Hear democracy through the voices of the next generation. In this Creatives episode, 8th graders from Boynton Middle School read original poems that explore what democracy means to them. From powerful reflections to hopeful visions for the future, these student voices remind us that every voice matters. Join host Clara...

Neil deGrasse Tyson will be featured speaker at Corning event in April

Renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to Corning. Tyson will be the featured speaker at the 2027 Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series at the Corning Museum of Glass. The event, which brings world-class thinkers, leaders, and innovators to engage students and community members in meaningful dialogue, will be held at 7 p.m. April 30 at the CMoG auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. “Bringing Tyson to our region is an extraordinary opportunity to explore the big questions that shape our understanding of the universe, and we are especially grateful to Corning Incorporated for helping make this event possible,” said Dr. Terence Finley, President of SUNY Corning Community College. “At SUNY CCC, we believe where you start matters, and we are committed to creating experiences that broaden perspectives and open doors for our students and community." Finley said CCC is proud to welcome Tyson through the Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series to share the wonder and possibility that define the Corning Community College spirit. “Corning Incorporated is thrilled to co-sponsor the Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series and welcome Tyson to the Southern Tier,” said

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. […]