Several people arrested following burglary in Big Flats

Several people have been charged following a burglary at a home in Big Flats last weekend. According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 18-year-old Dayton Bashore and 22-year-old Dustin Bashore, both from Elmira, 18-year-old Schoharie resident Thiago Dornelio and a 16-year-old from Elmira have all... Read More.

Man arrested for spraying person with bear spray

A man was arrested after he allegedly sprayed someone in the face with bear spray in Ithaca. According to the New York State Police, Arthur L. Stewart was charged with misdemeanor unlawful possession of a noxious matter following the incident. Troopers responded to Winston Drive in... Read More.
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Victim in Elmira shooting dies from injuries

The victim in Sunday’s shooting at the Centertown Parking Garage in Elmira has died. According to the Elmira Police Department, 46-year-old Elmira resident Joshua A. Tappan was originally listed in critical condition following the incident, but later passed away from his injuries. While no arrests have... Read More.

Elmira man facing several charges following incident

A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges after cars were damaged in Elmira on Tuesday. According to Elmira Police, Christopher Z. Bailey was charged with attempted assault on a police officer, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving while intoxicated, unlawful fleeing from police and... Read More.

Hochul holds State of the State address

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held her State of the State address on Tuesday. Hochul focused on affordability, safety and accountability in her address. The governor discussed her plans for universal child care, and free community college for adults 25 to 33. Another proposal announced in the... Read More.
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Elmira Police investigating shooting

The Elmira Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night at a downtown parking garage. Police say officers were called to the Centertown Parking Garage around 9:20 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they found one person... Read More.
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Rep. Langworthy won’t lease space in Elmira City Hall

U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy announced on Monday that he has decided not to consider leasing office space inside Elmira City Hall. The proposal to lease space inside City Hall to Congressman Nick Langworthy will no longer move forward after Langworthy indicated on Monday that he... Read More.

US Secretary of Education visits Elmira High School

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Elmira High School on Friday. The stop was part of McMahon's History Rocks - Trail to Independence Tour, a national effort celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Elmira High School was the only school in New York... Read More.

Corning Rotary Club donates $10K to local food pantries

The Corning Rotary Club has made a major donation to local food pantries. The Rotary Club donated $10,000 between the Corning Food Pantry, Painted Post Food Pantry and Corning Salvation Army Food Pantry. The Corning Food Pantry, which helped more than 25,000 people in 2025, received... Read More.