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

Sound Stage: Jon Lamanna

Local musician Jon Lamanna joins ARC Rochester for another exciting edition of Sound Stage. With over 20 years of experience, Lamanna is known for his emotional rock performances and his debut single, "Burnin' Up." Now he plays acoustic covers at Rochester breweries. Lamanna takes center stage at Star Cider, 6 p.m. Friday, October 30 in Canandaigua.

Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum

One of the first articles I ever wrote for BrickNerd was about my efforts to cultivate a local MOC building community in my current hometown of Louisville, KY (USA). Having just returned from Empire Brick Con, held in another hometown of my youth (Corning, NY), I’m inspired to write once again.

Mastodon Remains Found Near Binghamton Surprise Local History Fans

Historic records show mastodon remains were discovered in Lisle, giving Broome County a fascinating Ice Age story.

A fine fall day for the 10th Annual Rathbone Fall Festival

Hayrides, a car show, and many vendors on a beautiful bluebird day in southern Steuben County. It was a cold start to the Rathbone Fall Festival Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 am, but it eventually warmed up into the 60’s this fine fall day. I had two of my youngest grandchildren with me, Ronnie & Elizabeth, there with me to enjoy our hometown event. There was a good crowd that came out to join in the fun. Always a favorite of many are the hayrides. Scott Clark comes out faithfully each year to pull the hay wagon along through the streets of Rathbone loaded with happy riders.

Groton’s first Festival of Lights is about to unfold

For many years now, the Groton Fire Department has sponsored Groton’s annual tree-lighting ceremony and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, but a whole new dimension of the celebration has been in the making for months. Many...

“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.

Phil Collins docu-concert to be “In the Air” at Forum

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – If mentions the songs “In the Air Tonight”, “You’ll Be In My Heart”, and “Invisible Touch” what comes to mind? If you thought Phil Collins, then you are right as a docu-concert exploring the legendary musician’s career is coming to the Forum Theatre. This Tuesday the Phil Collins Experience will be […]

Mountaineer Brass Band to perform for Veterans Day

BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release from Commonwealth University – Mansfield (CU-Mansfield), the Mountaineer Brass Band (MBB) is set to perform on Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 11, at 1 p.m., the ensemble will perform as well as other groups for Veterans and others in the Bath VA Hospital Auditorium. The auditorium is […]

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100 Years Ago: October 26, 2026

100 Years Ago is brought to you by AVRE. 100 years ago today, construction of the Recreation Park skating rink was completed today and is ready to be flooded with water as soon as the temperature is low enough to transform it into a sheet of ice. The old cancertorium...

Trunk or Treat a big success for downtown Hornell!!

From Hornell Partners For Growth, Follow HPG on Facebook. Thank you everyone who came out and set up for Trunk or Treat, the High School Seniors who came out to help and to Aaron from the city for getting the barriers out for us,. To all the families who joined...

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,...

18 Sports List – Top 10 quarterbacks in local history

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for another special edition of The 18 Sports List. On this segment we continue our legendary countdown series with the best local quarterbacks of all-time in football. From Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees to some of the greatest arms in Twin Tiers history who have broken record after […]

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 […]

Elmira College to offer Fine Arts fellowship

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies is offering a 2027 residency opportunity for a select visual artist or musician, with applications due in mid-December. The Quarry Farm Fine Arts Fellowship is open to a visual artist or a musician at any stage in their career, providing the opportunity to […]

Halloween Trunk or Treat Events happening this weekend around the Twin Tiers

(WENY) — As Halloween draws closer, a bunch of communities around the Twin Tiers are celebrating the holiday this weekend with their own trunk or treat events. Chemung County has a variety of events happening all weekend. Friday, October 23rd:. The 5th Annual Wicked Wisner Trunk or Treat is...

Cornhole tournament to be held benefiting Schuyler County veterans

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a post from the Schuyler County Cornhole League, a benefit tournament will be held in November to help veterans in Schuyler County. On Sunday, Nov. 8th, a cornhole tournament will be held to benefit Veterans for Schuyler, with all money raised going straight to the organization. Organizers say […]

Mastodon Remains Found Near Binghamton Surprise Local History Fans

Historic records show mastodon remains were discovered in Lisle, giving Broome County a fascinating Ice Age story.