Elmira Police arrest Lindley man on weapons charge

The Elmira Police Department has arrested a Lindley man on weapons charge.According to police, 30-year-old Timothy Westervelt has been charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.Officers observed a vehicle failing to stop as a stop sign at around 4:30... Read More.

Schuyler County man accused of making meth

A Schuyler County man has been arrested for allegedly making meth inside his home.According to the New York State Police, 44-year-old Jeremy Wright has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and... Read More.

Chemung County offering free Measles vaccines

Chemung County is now offering residents free vaccinations against measles.The Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine is recommended for both children who need to finish their two-dose series or adults who may have never been vaccinated.Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a... Read More.

Elmira business destroyed by fire

An Elmira business was destroyed by a fire on Friday night.The fire started just after 9 p.m. on Friday at McDonald Contracting on South Kinyon Street.Firefighters from the City of Elmira, Southport, Elmira Heights and West Elmira battled the blaze.According to WENY-TV, no one... Read More.

Corning Museum of Glass looking for new leader

The Corning Museum of Glass is looking for a new leader.President and Executive Director Karol Wight has announced she will step down once her replacement is found.Wight has been in charge of the museum since 2011 and has overseen many projects including a studio... Read More.

Ashland man charged with rape of young girls

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Ashland man for allegedly raping young girls.According to police, 49-year-old Warren F. Morrison has been charged with rape in the first degree, a Class B violent felony.On March 31st, a School Resource Officer in Chemung County... Read More.

NY burn ban in effect until May 14

The annual New York State Burn Ban remains in effect until May 14th.Since 2009, the DEC has enforced the brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.Backyard fire pits and campfires less than three feet... Read More.

Strange calls for investigation into NYSEG

Chemung County Legislator Rodney Strange is calling for an independent investigation into NYSEG.Strange said in a Facebook post, that he wants the state legislature to conduct a bipartisan and independent investigation into issues with NYSEG. The issues include billing practices, operating procedures, electric... Read More.

Elmira man facing child porn charges

An Elmira man is facing charges for allegedly possessing child porn.According to Elmira Police, 32-year-old Jonathan L. Stallings has been charged with felony counts of promoting and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child.Tips that were sent to the National Center for Missing... Read More.

Chipotle could be coming to Horseheads

A popular restaurant chain could be coming to Horseheads.According to WETM-TV, a Chipotle Mexican Grill has been proposed for the Southern Tier Crossing off of County Route 64 in the Town of Horseheads.The 2,364 square foot building would be constructed in between the Red... Read More.