Newfield Lions Club holiday craft fair returns to fire hall

The Newfield Lions Club is bringing its holiday craft fair back to its smaller, familiar setting this year, inviting shoppers to browse handmade goods, enjoy refreshments and support a local service organization whose fundraising dollars return to the community. The annual Newfield Lions Club Holiday Craft Fair will run from...

25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University

People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.

This Hole-In-The-Wall New York Restaurant Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Reality Show

If food television has taught us anything, it’s that the best meals in the world are rarely found in places with valet parking, and Doug’s Fish Fry in Skaneateles, New York proves that point with every single plate it sends out. This is the kind of restaurant that...

Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso

At the intersection of grill recipes, food experiments and sports on just about any social media platform, one is likely to find Chef Cuso. It’s a moniker for Victor native Jack Mancuso, the face behind (and in front of) the Chef Cuso handle who makes it very clear that he is “not a chef,” even […] The post Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Corning native, combat vet Jason Shaddock shares Veterans Day lessons

Hundreds came to honor servicemen and women Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Corning's annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park, off Park Avenue. Brian Francis, commander of the Corning American Legion and a retired U.S. Army veteran with 26 years of service, emphasized the role of military service in safeguarding fundamental freedoms. "It is a soldier, not a poet who has given up freedom of speech," Francis said. "It is a soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us freedom to demonstrate. It is a soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag." Francis said these liberties were earned through the sacrifices and service of those who defended the nation. Jason Shaddock, Deputy Commissioner for New York State Department of Veterans Service and combat veteran of the United State Marine Corps and the United States Army, thanked the Corning American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4218 for co-sponsoring the Veterans Day event. "As a native of Corning, is especially meaningful to be here today," Shaddock said while speaking at the Veterans Memorial Park event. "I know the character of the people of the Southern Tier. I

World’s largest harmonica and museum to visit Corning

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release, the world’s largest harmonica and accompanying museum is set to visit Corning beginning in November. Beginning on Saturday, Nov. 28, the second-floor gallery at Matrich Music, located at 62 E Market St., will showcase the world’s largest harmonica and traveling museum. The museum will be on display […]

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At Sing Sing prison, incarcerated men get preview of new PBS documentary on nation’s justice system

OSSINING, New York (AP) — As the lights dimmed inside the chapel at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, around 30 incarcerated men sat scattered across the pews, waiting to preview a new docuseries on the history of the nation’s criminal justice system. Our Lady of Hope chapel was soon abuzz with discussion, […]

100 Years Ago: November 11, 2026

100 Years Ago is brought to you by AVRE. 100 years ago today, this is Armistice Day, and America, along with half the countries of the western world, has paused to pay its tribute to the dead who fell in the greatest war of all history. Today, Binghamton joins with...

RPU hosts ‘Monster High’ themed drag show

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Rainbow Pride Union hosted an exhilarating drag event, uniting a crowd of creative minds to compete in a ‘Monster High’-themed lip-syncing competition. Founded in 1971, RPU is Binghamton University’s longest-standing queer organization. The organization focuses on raising awareness for LGBTQ+ rights while providing a...

Veterans Day observance held in Elmira

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Veterans and community members gathered at Wisner Park Wednesday morning for Elmira’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Six wreaths were placed around the park’s monuments to honor veterans of different conflicts, including the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Global War on Terror. Attendees were also given carnations to place near […]

New theater planned for downtown Canandaigua. Here's where | Exclusive

Sure, the building on Coach Street in Downtown Canandaigua that Nils and Amy Swanson are renovating is small. But the community theater playhouse the couple opened several years ago in Westchester County was smaller than this one. The COVID-19 pandemic, which ended their project after two performances, resulted in their move to Canandaigua. They brought the show with them. They are now in the process of renovating a small building that housed a dog-grooming business in the hopes of opening their small playhouse by spring. A sequel, if you will, to their opening act. Their Forall Theater Co. may fill a niche in Canandaigua and Finger Lakes region, as their stage and productions will be on a smaller scale than the nearby Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua and Bristol Valley Theater in Naples. "We'll have the most intimate space in the Finger Lakes, at least to start with," Amy Swanson said. A background in theater Both work remotely; Amy in information technology and Nils in shipping and receiving for a company that furnishes luxury resorts and hotels. Theater is in their roots, and both have been acting since their early teens. Classically trained, Nils said he's acted in

Groton Junior High School cast presents “Matilda JR.”

The Groton Jr./Sr. High School (GHS) stage has been graced with stellar musicals performed by its senior high drama club for more than two decades. Similarly, the students in GHS’s junior high have presented excellent plays, but for the first time ever, that contingency of students will perform a musical — the Broadway-licensed musical production of “Matilda JR.” — under the direction of Kayla Lyon and Lenora Salzler, co-directors.

O' Tannenbaum: A Holiday Tradition in Owego Open Thru December 12

O Tannenbaum, the Tioga County Historical Society's Annual Holiday Display and Auction, is back for its 24th year! This FREE festive event takes place from November 7 to December 12, 2026, at the museum located at 110 Front St in Owego, New York. The museum is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm with special extended hours during Lights on the River in Downtown Owego on Friday, December 4th (10am-8pm) and Closing Day on Saturday, December 12th.

Winners of calendar contest announced

C&N has announced the winners of its 2027 calendar photo contest, an annual tradition that showcases the inspiring beauty of the region and the extraordinary talent of local amateur and professional photographers. Bernadette Chiaramonte, a photographer from Wellsboro, has been selected as the grand prize winner of this year’s C&N...

Veterans Day observances planned in Hornell, Wayland and Bath VA

Americans will pause Wednesday, Nov. 11 to reflect upon and honor the sacrifices made by veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual November observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended the fighting in World War I. The cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans Day continues to be observed on Nov. 11, regardless of which day of the week it falls. In New York, Veterans Day is a state legal holiday and all federal, state, county and local government offices are closed. The following Veterans Day observances are planned in Hornell and neighboring communities. Veterans Day tributes at Broadway Mall monuments On Nov. 11, a Hornell Veterans Day ceremony will be held at the Broadway Mall veterans monuments at 11 a.m. Speakers will include Hornell Mayor John Buckley, Police Chief Ted Murray, Fire Chief Frank Brzozowski, VFW Commander Keith Cone and Gold Star mother Kim Smith. Kim Wood will read the opening and closing prayers and Aliyah Cone will read a poem. The Hornell High School

FRANKLY SPEAKING: Corning American Legion to Hold Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday

CORNING, N.Y. - The Corning American Legion will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, November 11, honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Brian Francis, commander of John P. Eaton American Legion Post 746, joined Frankly Speaking Tuesday morning to...