Glass Pumpkins Bring Fall Visitors to Corning

The Corning Museum of Glass is drawing crowds this fall as visitors watch artists transform molten glass into colorful pumpkins. From tiny, one-of-a-kind creations to the museum’s giant glass pumpkin, the seasonal tradition showcases the creativity and craftsmanship behind each piece.

CAP networking event brings artists, creative activities to Trumansburg on Friday

Artists and creative people from across Tompkins County are invited to an evening of conversation, connection, and hands-on art activities at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts on Friday, October 23rd, from 5:30–7pm. The Community [...]

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Lake Country Players to put on ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The Lake Country Players will perform the comedy musical “Once Upon a Mattress” in early November. The performance will be held at the Watkins Glen High School Auditorium Thursday, Nov. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Ticket sales will start 45 […]

Moosewood Restaurant petitions Ithaca Common Council to commission independent study of Seneca Street garage

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Amid talks to demolish the permanently closed parking garage, the Moosewood Restaurant is urging the Common Council to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of repair options instead. The parking garage has stood in downtown Ithaca for 53 years and was shut down in May 2026 due...

The Factory Holiday Art Market

Get lost in the maze of artist studios and discover our curated artists throughout the main halls. Don’t worry—we’ll provide a map! Along the way, you’ll find delightful handcrafted gifts, delicious food, live music, plenty of fun, and an art gallery to explore. Stop by our beloved receptionist to begin your adventure featuring more than 80 artists. We can’t wait to see you there! Held at Artist Alley on the ground floor of the South Hill Business Campus in Ithaca, NY. Shop over 80 artists in a factory setting. Friday, December 4 from 4-8pm, Saturday, December 5 from 10am-4pm, Sunday, December 6 from 10am-4pm.

Chick-fil-A mania hits Johnson City on opening day

Drivers passing Oakdale Commons on Oct. 15 could have thought a chart-topping artist was on site, given the hundreds of cars patiently waiting in line. Instead, the occasion marked the official opening of the first Chick-fil-A in Broome County, the area's most awaited fast food chain in years. Some fans were so excited about the restaurant, they showed up before dawn . At lunchtime, lines had only grown, with several Johnson City police officers directing cars through makeshift lanes organized specifically for the restaurant's opening. Some diners showed up clad in cow outfits as part of a promotion to get a free entrée or kid's meal. Chick-fil-A opening draws thousands to Oakdale Commons When the restaurant opened its doors at 6:30 a.m., fans were already lined up outside, eager to be the first in the door of the new location. The restaurant's opening warranted a traffic advisory from the Johnson City Police Department. For Colin Weeks of Whitney Point, the beautiful fall day was coupled with a chance to get some delicious chicken which Weeks enjoyed from his black convertible. "I don't have to drive to Syracuse anymore, so that's a plus," said Weeks. "I think the quality of the

Things to do this weekend

OCTOBER THURSDAY 15 – SUNDAY 18. A year after Lynx disappears, his midnight return forces his girlfriend and best friend to confront grief, anger and their attempts to move forward in Sender. McCarroll Theatre, Dillingham Center. 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY. Running to Places - Decendants the Musical. OCTOBER...

Inside Collegetown Jazz Club’s Masquerade

On the night of Sept. 26, the Theta Delta Chi fraternity mansion was filled with masquerade masks, candlelit tables and the sound of live jazz. Guests entered with beautiful dresses and put on their masks before taking their seats for the Collegetown Jazz Club's Masquerade. The club paired two set-lists of live jazz with small plates, turning the almost century-old mansion into an intimate jazz club for the night.

Watkins Glen Walmart nearly ready to show off its remodel, new Dunkin'

The Watkins Glen Walmart will celebrate its grand reopening Tuesday, Oct. 27 following of the completion of a complete remodel and the addition of a Dunkin' to the Schuyler County store. The work has modernized the in-store and digital shopping experiences, the company said. Rob Klopf, store manager of the Walmart at 515 E. 4th St. in Watkins Glen, said the complete remodel is geared to make the layout of all Walmart stores the same. “Walmart's are being remodeled across the state and across the country so when people visit a Walmart the layout is similar and the aisles are the same,” Klopf said. “There has been a lot of work done inside and outside the building.” A new addition to the Watkins Glen Walmart is Dunkin' Light, which is expected to open inside the store Nov. 6, Klopf said. The Dunkin will be open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering donuts and drinks. Over the summer, Walmart and Dunkin' celebrated the grand opening of the 150th Dunkin' restaurant inside a Walmart store at the Oakwood, Georgia, location. “Customers love coming to Walmart to get more done in one trip,” said Kieran Shanahan, executive vice

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse Grand Opening Weekend Is Here; Register For Fall Golf

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse is officially opening its doors at 28 Main Street as downtown Cortland’s first indoor golf simulator bar, restaurant, and live music venue. Our own Mike Eves got an exclusive first look at the new space and sat down with Owner Chris Merkley and Operations Manager Tyler Coakley to talk about the venue’s origins and what to expect during launch weekend.

Klezmer Fund-raising Concert in Waverly on Nov. 15

A Klezmer Fund-raising Concert will be held on Sunday, November 15, from 2-4 pm, at the Waverly High School, 1 Frederick St., Waverly, NY, featuring the Klezmer Ensemble at Cornell University. The concert is sponsored by the Penn-York Jewish Community in partnership with the Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for students, and may be purchased online in advance at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/klezmer-concert-waverly-high-school or at the door.

Corning Museum of Glass to feature Empire Brick Con

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) has stated that Empire Brick Con, the family-friendly LEGO event, will return for one weekend in October.  On Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, CMoG will bring back Empire Brick Con and feature artists from across the country for activities, demonstrations and more.  This year, the studio […]

Details Emerge on Plans for Closed Binghamton Weis Supermarket

Salvation Army representatives have offered new information on what will happen to the former neighborhood Giant store.

The Legendary Burgers At This Classic New York Drive-In Will Make You Feel Like You Time-Traveled

Somewhere in Waterloo, New York, there’s a place that makes the modern world feel completely unnecessary. Mac’s Drive-In is the kind of spot that reminds you food doesn’t need to be complicated, trendy, or served on a wooden board with a side of microgreens to be absolutely perfect.

Fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger pays visit to Elmira High boys soccer team

Lucas Fernandes, who is from near Sao Paulo, Brazil, had no idea he would end up in Elmira when he signed up for a foreign exchange program that brought him to Elmira High School. When he arrived in Elmira wearing Tommy Hilfiger gear, Fernandes had no clue the city was the hometown of the global fashion icon. For Hilfiger to pay a not so coincidental visit to the Elmira High boys soccer team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 14 — which was Fernandes' 18th birthday — was almost too much to fathom for Fernandes. More: Express swimmers' impact continues through Splash for a Cure meet Fernandes joined his Express coaches and teammates for a meet-and-greet with Hilfiger that was a welcome interruption to their practice at the high school. "I got here, to the Tommy Hilfiger city," Fernandes said. "It's all luck for me, I think." Tommy Hilfiger, accompanied by sister Betsy Hilfiger, arrived with Hilfiger T-shirts that were handed out to the Elmira players. "It was awesome," Fernandes said. "When my host mom here told me, I couldn’t really believe he was coming here." Fernandes said he was excited to show pictures and the T-shirt to his family back home. It

This Famous New York Museum Showcases Stunning Glass Art And Lets Visitors Create Their Own Keepsakes

Most museums have one very clear rule: do not touch. This one gets a little more interesting. You can watch molten glass turn into something recognizable, then try a hands-on project of your own with expert help. That changes the whole museum mood pretty quickly. The galleries cover thousands of...