Open house to share info about planned trail connector

The public will be able to learn more about a proposed connection between the Lackawanna Rail Trail and the Catherine Valley trail during an open house Tuesday evening. The Chemung Canal Connector Trail Project consists of an eight-mile paved pedestrian and bicycle path being developed by... Read More.

Woman charged for sending explicit photos to minor

A Town of Elmira woman faces charges for allegedly sending explicit photos to a 14-year-old boy. The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Anamaria E. Milazzo after a school resource officer at GST BOCES received a complaint about indecent material involving the minor. Investigators learned... Read More.

River Fest welcomes community for outdoor fun

The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed welcomed the community for its annual River Fest Sunday at Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in Big Flats. The theme of this year’s event was Celebrating the River with water safety and recreation. Participants were able to enjoy the... Read More.

Woman charged in Hornellsville DOT crash

The woman behind the wheel of a Hornellsville crash that injured three New York State Department of Transportation workers Wednesday is now facing charges.  State police say 30-year-old Brooke A. Burdett of Arkport faces three counts of felony reckless endangerment, the misdemeanor of driving... Read More.

Three NYSDOT workers struck by vehicle

In Hornell, three Department of Transportation workers were hit by an SUV in an active work zone along state Route 36 late Wednesday morning.  Two of the workers were taken to St. James Hospital for treatment while the third was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital... Read More.

NYSP vehicle sideswiped on I-86

A New York State Trooper had a close call Wednesday afternoon when his patrol vehicle was sideswiped on Interstate 86 near Exit 54 in Horseheads. State Police say the trooper had exited his vehicle to clear large debris from the eastbound passing lane when a... Read More.

Corning man sentenced to federal prison for child porn

A Corning man will spend the next 35 years in federal prison following his sentencing Wednesday for production of child pornography. 34-year-old Ryan M. Newman was arrested by the FBI and Corning police last year after an undercover agent in Illinois received child pornography from... Read More.

One dead following Elmira shooting

Elmira police say one person has died from a shooting on Monday, June 9.Around 8 p.m., police were called to the area of Pulaski Park for a report of gunshots with victims at the scene. Two people were transported to a local hospital for... Read More.

Jay Leno coming to Clemens Center this summer

Legendary comedian and longtime Tonight Show host Jay Leno is coming to the Twin Tiers.Leno will put on a stand-up comedy show at the Clemens Center in Elmira on Friday, Aug. 22nd.Tickets will go on sale this Friday at Clemenscenter.org.

Elmira Street Painting Festival set for this weekend

The Elmira Street Painting Festival will return to downtown Elmira this weekend.The annual event will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Wisner Park in Elmira.The festival will feature chalk art, live music, food trucks and craft vendors.For more information visit elmiradowntown.com.