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Driver crashes into parked car and power line in West Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Overnight, there was an accident that took place on Hendy Creek Road in West Elmira. Emergency crews arrived to the scene of the crash around 12:40 a.m. According to witnesses who live in the area, they woke up to the sound of the crash, and ran out to assist the driver.
Humane Society of Schuyler County to participate in Empty the Shelters event
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) – In partnership with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, the Humane Society of Schuyler County will be participating in a reduced-fee adoption event this May known as “Empty the Shelters”. From May 1 until May 15, the animal shelter will offer a $50 adoption fee for all eligible shelter pets with approved […]
Part of NY-414 reopened after crash previously closed it in Beaver Dams
BEAVER DAMS, N.Y. (WENY) -- An early evening crash on NY-414 in Beaver Dams closed a part of the road Wednesday. According to NY-511, a statewide travel data tracker, NY-414 reopened sometime Wednesday night. It was closed for hours from Moreland Rd. to the Chemung/Steuben County line. According to WENY's...
The Last Stand Reopens Friday Morning after Car Crashes into Shop Last Weekend
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Last Stand announced just six days after a car crashed into the shop on Ridge Road in Horseheads, they will reopen first thing Friday morning, April 26th. The ice cream shop shared the exciting news on Facebook late Thursday night and asked the public to...
Several departments respond to Chemung County fire
UPDATE (4/26): The Chemung Fire Department has provided an update on the fire that took place last night in Chemung via its Facebook page. Chemung Fire was the first to be called out for the report of a heavy fire on the structure. Due to dry conditions, this fire quickly turned into a woods fire […]
Elkland man arrested on warrant, failure to appear & drugs
ELKLAND, Pa. (WETM) – An Elkland man has been arrested on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on drug charges. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Jamie M. Lang, 41, was arrested on April 24 for failure to appear on charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree that […]
Gifted Goods II thrift store opens its doors in Horseheads
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- A new thrift shop has opened its doors in Horseheads. Gifted Goods II offers a variety of clothing, shoes, and decorations, and the store aims to donate to a special cause every month. Gifted Goods II has found its home at 3312 South Main Street. Owner...
Crystal Lanes is supporting Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue Crystal
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — This Saturday, people can sign-up to bowl at Crystal Lanes to support the Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue non-profit organization. It is open for anyone to participate from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. People can enter individually for $25 or register as a doubles team for $50. For more information, you […]
Newfield man faces multiple charges after probation check
NEWFIELD, N.Y. (WETM) — A Newfield man was arrested on a weapon charge and drugs charges after a probation check. Rayquan T. Brooks, 23, was arrested on April 23 after members of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and the Tompkins County Probation Department say they found weapons and drugs during a probationary check. According to […]
We’ll see one last day of sunshine before weekend rainfall
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- Another beautiful day is in store for the Twin Tiers under high pressure. How long do conditions last? Details below:. With high pressure still in control, we’ll be treated to plenty of sunshine through the rest of this morning and into the afternoon. A few high clouds develop by the late afternoon and early evening, but we remain dry.
Bus riders bemoan aging fleet, suspended routes: What Ithaca's transit agency is doing
Has getting around Tompkins County felt harder recently? If you said yes, you’re not alone. Tompkins County’s Transportation Equity Coalition has released the results of a county-wide Transportation Equity Needs Assessment, which found that self-identified limited, low or no-income county residents — accounting for 19% of the study's 3,454 responses — said getting around...
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