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The Star Gazette
McCarthy, Sullivan run to rep Elmira area on Chemung County Legislature
All 15 seats on the Chemung County Legislature are up for election in November. Seven of those seats feature contested races when Chemung County voters cast their ballots. With Mark Margeson and Christopher Moss also in a competitive race for Chemung County Executive, county government could be poised for a shakeup. Legislators serve four-year terms. In the 12th District , incumbent Democrat William "Bill" McCarthy and Republican Kevin R. Sullivan are running for the position on the Chemung County Legislature. The 12th District covers parts of the city of Elmira near Southport. The Star-Gazette surveyed each candidate about some of the pressing issues in the race. Here is an introduction to each candidate and their responses to our questions. Who is William McCarthy? Bill McCarthy, 59, has lived in Elmira his entire life. He is a member of the Hibernians, the City Zoning Board, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Chemung County Historical Society. Who is Kevin Sullivan? Kevin Sullivan, 52, was born in Elmira, lived in Horseheads and Wellsburg for a time, and now lives back in Elmira. He currently works for Wayfair as a member of the Social Media Moderation team. Sullivan sits on
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Town of Dryden receives a 2nd TAP grant for Rail Trail
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that over 30 municipalities received grant funding for projects that “promote alternative, environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking, biking or hiking,” and the town of Dryden is one of those communities. The awarded funding is through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation...
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Homer CSD seeks community input in superintendent search
HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) – A local school district is asking for help in its search for a top administrator. The Homer CSD Board of Education is working with OCM BOCES to find its next superintendent. Todd Freeman, a retired former superintendent of the Cincinnatus Central School District, continues to...
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Hundreds gather for indoor trick-or-treat at Arnot Mall
Big Flats, N.Y. (WETM) — The area’s largest indoor trick or treat event took place at the Arnot Mall from 3 to 5 pm! Hundreds of people crowded in the Arnot Mall Event Center to do some indoor trick or treating. Kids were all dressed up in costumes like superheroes, inflatable dinosaurs, and more. 18 […]
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Common Council Appoints Lara Tomescu as Fourth Ward Alderperson After Kuehl Resignation
Lara Tomescu will represent the City of Ithaca’s Fourth Ward on the Common Council, succeeding Patrick Kuehl due to his resignation on Aug. 5. The Common Council unanimously appointed Tomescu as an alderperson effective immediately during its Oct. 14 meeting, according to City of Ithaca Public Information Officer Alan Karasin. He said the 24-year-old Collegetown resident will serve the remainder of Kuehl's four-year term through Dec. 31, 2027.
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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...
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NY state grant helps Waverly business Soprano's Market get facelift
Soprano's Market, a popular Waverly business that's been around more than 50 years, is the latest beneficiary of a state grant designed to help revitalize the downtowns of local communities. The Village of Waverly was awarded $4.5 million through the NY Forward program, a companion project to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative that has provided millions of dollars to the City of Elmira and other Southern Tier communities. The $727,000 renovation project at Soprano's Market was supported by $420,000 from Waverly's NY Forward grant. Improvements included a new outdoor patio, upgraded site lighting, new energy-efficient siding and insulation, complete roof replacement, and the rehabilitation of the parking lot. "For over 50 years, our family has poured its heart into serving the Waverly community, offering everything from our daily deli and pizzeria favorites to our bakery and catering services," said Soprano's Market owner Margaret Soprano, who thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul, Empire State Development, the Department of State and local leaders for the support. "Soprano’s Market is entering an exciting new chapter," she said. "These vital investments ensure that our family-owned business can continue bringing people together for generations to come." NY Forward projects in Waverly In addition to the renovations to Soprano’s
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Elmira City DPW to repave 15 stretches of road next week
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira Department of Public Works has announced its upcoming road paving schedule, with as many as 15 road stretches in the city affected. According to a release from the City of Elmira Department of Public Works (DPW), the following stretches of roadway are due to be repaved at […]