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K&L Cleaners in Penn Yan designated a Class 2 Superfund site
PENN YAN, N.Y. (WENY) — The K&L Cleaners site located on 2469 Route 54A in Penn Yan is now designated as a Class 2 Superfund site by the NYS DEC. The DEC says that the site came to their attention between 2025 and 2026 after an initial site assessment by the property owner revealed volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the in the soil and water. The DEC then conducted their own investigation and found that the site contained unsafe levels of chlorinated solvents, perchloroethylene (PERC), cis-1,2 dichloroethylene (DCE), and PFOAs/PFOSs. All of the chemicals are located within 250 feet of homes and an outlet feeding into Keuka Lake.
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Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program recipients announced
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release from Sustainable Finger Lakes, seven organizations and individuals have been given the 2026 Neighborhood Mini-Grants. All organizations and individuals receiving the Mini-Grants will use the money to help fulfill their separate missions to improve the quality of life and sustainability for their neighborhoods. Listed below are […]
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Halloween trick-or-treat events planned in Corning. Here's the options
A family-friendly Halloween event will be held Saturday, Oct. 31 in downtown Corning. The event, scheduled from 4-6 p.m., will feature Halloween displays along Corning’s Historic Walking Bridge, with participating organizations stationed in Centerway Square to hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters. “The Parks and Recreation Department is excited about this new event in collaboration with the Corning Area Business Association," said Alex Hamilton, Corning City Parks and Recreation Director. "I would also like to thank our community partners for assisting the department in offering additional trick-or-treating opportunities to the community youth that participate in Corning Area Business Association’s annual event.” Hamilton said the event will take place in conjunction with the CABA’s annual Market Street trick-or-treating event. The Market Street Trick-or-Treat event will be held from 4-6 p.m. at several local participating businesses in the Corning Gaffer District, officials said. The event is free to the public. The event allows children and families to visit local shops and businesses along Market Street to collect candy, officials said. Dressing in costume, while not required, is part of the Halloween fun. Corning also offers Halloween events at several bars/restaurants in the Corning Gaffer District, and seasonal attractions at the Corning Museum
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Bruce Blakeman makes stop in Elmira on Southern Tier tour
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Bruce Blakeman, the GOP’s candidate for the New York State Gubernatorial Election, made a stop in Elmira on his campaign tour of the Southern Tier Wednesday morning. Held at the Elmira Elks Club on Gray Street, Republican supporters were out in full force as several candidates of local races, including Congressman […]
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Langworthy and Blakeman to hold rally in Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Congressman Nick Langworthy and Republican nominee for Governor, Bruce Blakeman to hold a rally to mobilize voters. The Owego rally will take place on Wednesday Oct. 28. at 9 a.m. This rally is a part of a series of rallies designed to energize voters across the Southern Tier ahead of the […]
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Local restaurant earns spot on the NYS Business Preservation Registry
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) -A Vestal restaurant that introduced our area to Japanese cuisine and sushi is receiving a significant statewide designation. Kampai Japanese Steakhouse at the corner of North Jensen Road and the Parkway has been place on the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo nominated the business. The registry recognizes […]
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Lowe’s Big Flats associates help revitalize Elmira home
Lowe’s associates from Big Flats joined Chemung County Habitat for Humanity for a Red Vest Day, helping renovate a home that will be sold to a partner family. The project is part of a partnership supported by grant funding to improve housing in Chemung County.
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Horizon Infusions opens on Vestal Parkway
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) -A ribbon cutting was held to welcome a new infusion center to Greater Binghamton. Horizon Infusions held an open house to celebrate the opening of its location on the Vestal Parkway. The ambulatory infusion center has locations all over Ohio, one in Pennsylvania, and this is its seventh in upstate New York. […]
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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...
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Cornell prevails on DEI hiring lawsuit after judge finds plaintiff ‘had no intention of reentering academia’
A former academic with a science background cannot move forward with his lawsuit alleging Cornell University engaged in discriminatory hiring practices rooted in its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, a New York district judge determined Monday (Wright v. Cornell University). According to Judge Glenn Suddaby, the plaintiff lacked standing to...
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Election Preview: 124th Assembly District
GREATER BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – With Election Day a week away, News 34 is previewing the nominees in the key races impacting Greater Binghamton. We’ll preview today the 124th State Assembly District race. The candidates in the race are incumbent Republican Christopher Friend and Democrat challenger Andy Fagan. Miriam Osorio is also a write-in candidate. […]
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Newfield schools look to refine cell phone ban as compliance improves
Newfield Central School District (NCSD) has been a leader in implementing regulations on the use of cell phones in schools. The district has had some form of policy on cell phones since 2023 and has steadily implemented changes to improve the policy based on feedback. Now, high school building administrators want to continue iterating the policy.