Elmira unveils revitalization projects

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was in Elmira yesterday to unveil the list of nine projects that will receive funding after the city won the $10 million first prize in last year's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The planned projects include construction of a multi-function building on... Read More.

ELM could soon add another destination

The Elmira Corning Regional Airport may soon be able to add another destination if they receive a $1 million Small Community Air Service Development grant. The destination has not been determined, but the airport says they will apply for the grant. Right now, passengers... Read More.
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Man shot during standoff in Southport

A man was shot by police during a standoff in the Town of Southport yesterday. It started around 6am when police were called to Allen Street for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they say the suspect opened fire on them. Police returned... Read More.

Ithaca man indicted for October fatal crash

An Ithaca man has been indicted on manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and other charges after investigation into a fatal crash that occurred last October. The Chemung County Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Johnathan Byrd was driving more than 100 miles per hour while under the... Read More.
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Elmira Police identify stabbing victim

Elmira Police have identified the victim of Sunday night's fatal stabbing as 29-year-old Albert Sturgis, Jr. They say the man suffered multiple stab wounds during an altercation with an acquaintance inside Gush's Thirsty Bear Bar. Sturgis was taken by a friend to the hospital,... Read More.

Fatal stabbing in Elmira Sunday night

One person was fatally stabbed inside a bar in Elmira last night. Police say the person was stabbed during an altercation that included gun shots inside Gush's Thirsty Bear Bar on East Washington Avenue around 10:30pm. The stabbing victim was taken by bystanders to... Read More.
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Catholic Churches in Elmira set to merge

A big change is coming for three Catholic churches in Elmira. A decline is members and a shortage of priests are two reasons why three Catholic parishes in Elmira will eventually merge. When the Rev. Scott Kubinski is assigned as priest in July, he... Read More.