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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day at Hill Top Inn
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Celebrations took place all over the Twin Tiers for St. Patrick's Day. At Hill Top Inn, community members came together to show some Irish Spirit. "Ninety-two years our restaurant's been here this year, and it's just such a great time to see these families. We have families that are there today that have been coming here for 50 and 60 years, and it's just great to see the smile on their faces. Pat Kane is here again. He's been with us for over 30 years. What a treasure, just what a treasure," said Michael Sullivan, the owner of Hill Top Inn.
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Four tornadoes touched down in Pa. on Sunday, says National Weather Service
At least four tornadoes touched down in western Pennsylvania on Sunday as severe storms swept across the region, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. All the twisters were rated as EF-1 types, which typically have winds between 86 and 110 miles per hour. The NWS did not provide estimated wind speeds for Sunday’s tornadoes in its initial reports.
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Hector Town Supervisor sentenced for drunk driving
HECTOR, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Hector Town Supervisor was sentenced to 15 days in jail after being convicted of drunk driving, according to the Yates County District Attorney. Justin Boyette was found guilty of Driving while Ability Impaired after a jury trial. According to the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office, he crashed his car on State Route 414 in Hector while driving drunk on Feb. 29, 2024.
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New waste bins to be distributed to Elmira residents
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Some residents in Elmira will soon see new waste bins showing up in front of their houses as part of a new Sanitation Tote Program introduced by the city, a release announced on Monday. The program will give residents enrolled in the sanitation program a new 64-gallon bin starting on Tuesday, […]
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Horseheads’ Megan Wolf earns Athlete of The Week
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads basketball standout Megan Wolf has earned this week’s top honor. Wolf has won the 18 Sports Athlete of The Week sponsored by Simmons-Rockwell Nissan after a monster week on the court for the Blue Raiders. Megan scored 21 points in Horseheads’ 54-51 overtime win over Binghamton in the Section IV […]
The New Republic
What It’s Like to Live in a Small Town Polluted by a Cryptomine
The Finger Lakes region of New York is known for its green forests, limestone cliffs, miles of wineries, and, of course, the 11 uniquely shaped lakes said to have been formed, in Native American legend , by the hand of the Great Spirit. The area is a refuge from the state’s bustling lower half, and driving through it is quiet and serene—that is, until you reach the northwest shores of Seneca Lake, where you’ll start to hear a low humming sound. Right next to the town of Dresden, New York, lies Greenidge Generation, a power plant turned bitcoin mine that operates 24/7 and emitted more than 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2024, in an otherwise immaculate region known for its agriculture and tourism. Local environmental advocacy groups have been engaged in a never-ending lawsuit with the cryptomine over its air pollution, which they claim isn’t consistent with New York’s 2019 climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act , or CLCPA. The CLCPA commits the state to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040 and to being entirely off fossil fuels by 2050. “We have deep ties to the region, and I’ve always considered it the one constant I’ve
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Elmira’s Capilli honors Ernie Davis with social media challenge
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of Elmira’s top student-athletes is honoring a local icon. Elmira High School senior Mia Capilli is honoring the legendary Ernie Davis, with a special social media challenge. Capilli, who recently signed to play soccer a D-I Mercyhurst, is aiming to better the local community with the #ErnieEncourages challenge. In an […]