New York offers $8 million for more behavioral-health crisis response teams
Local agencies and nonprofit providers can seek up to $2 million per team, with at least one award reserved for a rural pilot.
Elmira-Corning
Elmira man charged after loaded handguns found in Southport
Chemung County investigators say two loaded handguns were found during a probation home visit at Hopkins Place Apartments.
Route 14 lane restriction between Horseheads and Millport begins Tuesday
New York State DOT says a 7.3-mile section of Route 14 will be reduced to one lane from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Tuesday.
Chemung County sheriff reports Elmira man’s arrest on notification charge
The Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 46-year-old John A. Matthews of Elmira on a Class E felony allegation of failing to notify the state Division of Criminal Justice Services of a change in information.
Subprime auto lender settlement brings relief to New York and Pennsylvania consumers
A coalition of 40 states and the District of Columbia reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation over alleged unaffordable subprime auto loans and unwanted add-on products.
Abbott baby-formula settlement sends more than $9 million to New York
Abbott Laboratories will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government to resolve claims concerning baby-formula manufacturing safety.
New York Education Coalition Urges Hochul to Reject Voucher Program
NYSUT and allied groups rallied in Manhattan, asking Governor Kathy Hochul to keep New York out of a federal private-school voucher program.
Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Reports Elmira Warrant Arrest
The Chemung County Sheriff's Office says a 54-year-old woman was arrested on an Elmira City Court bench warrant.
Elmira Combined-Sewer Overflow Sends Untreated Water Into Chemung River
An active combined-sewer overflow at West Water Street in Elmira is sending untreated combined sewage into the Chemung River, and people are advised to avoid the river while the discharge continues.
Corning Driver Charged in Bicycle Hit-and-Run Case
State Police charged a Corning man in a June hit-and-run that seriously injured a bicyclist on East Corning Road.
Spencer Grocery Fire Leaves Community Food-Access Gap
Community organizations are coordinating food support after a fire heavily damaged Spencer’s only grocery store.
Chemung County Confirms Measles Case
Chemung County Public Health has confirmed measles in one unvaccinated resident.
