Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 18 of 118

Former WGI President Michael Printup passes away

Monday, January 5 by Pat McDonald

Longtime Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup has passed away. Printup led Watkins Glen International for 15 years before retiring in 2023. He didn't stay away from racing for long as Printup served as Chief Operating Officer for Racing America and President of the Sportscar Vintage... Read More.

New Year’s Day hikes set for around the Southern Tier

Wednesday, December 31 by Pat McDonald

Several hikes will be happening on New Year's Day in the Southern Tier. Hikes starting at 10 am on Thursday will be held at the Two Rivers State Park in Waverly, Catharine Valley Trail in Watkins Glen, Sugar Hill State Forest in Schuyler County and... Read More.

Hochul signs bill prohibiting cashless businesses

Wednesday, December 31 by Pat McDonald

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that prohibits fully cashless businesses in the state. The bill explicitly rules out retail and food service businesses from going completely cashless. Businesses that violate the new law will face fines.

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Horseheads receives $4 million grant to renovate Thorne Street Pool

Tuesday, December 30 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Horseheads has been awarded a capital grant to renovate the Thorne Street Pool. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that more than $67 million dolars in capital grants were awarded through the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming Initiative. The Village... Read More.

New York sees decline in fatal car accidents in 2025

Monday, December 29 by Pat McDonald

New York is seeing a sharp decline in the number of fatal crashes, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) reported last week. Overall, fatalities fell from 766 between January and October in 2024 to 681 during that same timeframe this year. Motorcycle fatalities also decreased, according... Read More.

One killed in fiery car accident in Chemung County

Wednesday, December 24 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in a car accident in Chemung County on Monday. According to the New York State Police, the crash occurred at around 2:09 p.m. on Monday on State Route 13 in the Town of Veteran. State troopers responded to a report of a... Read More.

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Chemung County Jail inmate charged after being found with fentanyl

Wednesday, December 24 by Pat McDonald

A Chemung County Jail inmate is facing new charges after he was allegedly found with fentanyl in the jail. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Anthony W. Williams was charged with promoting prison contraband in the first degree and criminal possession of a... Read More.

Elmira man charged after harassing Walmart employees with knife

Tuesday, December 23 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man is facing charges after he allegedly menaced employees at a local store with a knife. According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 52-year-old Joseph T. Kerr has been charged with menacing in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Kerr allegedly harassed employees... Read More.

Massachusetts man sentenced to 25 to life for 2024 Elmira murder

Monday, December 22 by Pat McDonald

A Masschusetts man has been sentenced to decades in state prison for the murder of a man in Elmira in 2024. According to the Chemung County District Attorney's Office, 30-year-old Dante Baldwin was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after he was found... Read More.

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Horseheads’ Laney wins Ernie Davis Award

Friday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

Horseheads senior Patrick Laney has been named the winner of the 63rd annual Ernie Davis Award. Laney was honored during the annual Kiwanis Club Luncheon at Elmira’s Clarion Inn. The other nominees were Edison’s Jace Schiller and Elmira’s Zach Conklin. Laney finished his senior season with... Read More.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and Corning Community College join forces

Thursday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

SUNY Corning Community College and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania have announced an enhanced partnership that streamlines the transfer process for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The agreement provides SUNY CCC graduates direct entry to the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses of Commonwealth University... Read More.

Arctic League looking for help reaching their fundraising goal

Thursday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

The Arctic League of Chemung County is looking for help to reach its fundraising goal. The non-profit organization which provides Christmas gifts to children in Chemung County is about $43,000 short of its $175,000 goal. Anyone who would like to donate to the charity can visit... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

Former WGI President Michael Printup passes away

New Year’s Day hikes set for around the Southern Tier

Hochul signs bill prohibiting cashless businesses

Horseheads receives $4 million grant to renovate Thorne Street Pool

New York sees decline in fatal car accidents in 2025

One killed in fiery car accident in Chemung County

Chemung County Jail inmate charged after being found with fentanyl

Elmira man charged after harassing Walmart employees with knife

Massachusetts man sentenced to 25 to life for 2024 Elmira murder

Horseheads’ Laney wins Ernie Davis Award

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and Corning Community College join forces

Arctic League looking for help reaching their fundraising goal

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