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Elmira College announces new president

Wednesday, June 17 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira College Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday the appointment of Dr. John F. Dolan as the College’s sixteenth president, effective July 1, 2026. Dolan succeeds Dr. Charles W. Lindsay, who will retire on June 30 after nearly a decade of distinguished leadership. Dolan... Read More.

Registration open for Gus Macker basketball tournament in Elmira

Wednesday, June 17 by Pat McDonald

Registration is open for the annual Gus Macker basketball tournament in Elmira. The charity three-on-three tournament will return to downtown Elmira on the weekend of July 17th. Last year, more than 100 teams competed in the tournament. The cost is $180 per team. Registration can be completed... Read More.

Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta returns this weekend

Tuesday, June 16 by Pat McDonald

The 33rd annual Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta will return this weekend. The event will be held from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday at Seneca Harbor Park. There will be craft and food vendors, live music and of course the cardboard... Read More.

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Vacant Corning apartment building destroyed by fire demolished

Tuesday, June 16 by Pat McDonald

A vacant apartment building that was destroyed by a fire earlier this year in Corning has been torn down. The fire occurred on Wall Street in Corning in the early morning hours of March 18th. Most residents were able to escape safely, but a 68-year-old woman... Read More.

Elmira man sentenced on drug charges in Bradford County

Monday, June 15 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man will spend years in state prison for multiple drug-related crimes. According to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office, 33-year-old Carlos J. Santana-Grullon was sentenced to a minimum of five years to a maximum of 15 years for the delivery of meth and... Read More.

Ithaca Police investigating stabbing incident

Monday, June 15 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left one person hospitalized last week. According to police, the incident occurred on the 300 block of Elmira Road at around 1:20 a.m. on Thursday. One victim was found with stab wounds to the hip and back.... Read More.

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Union Pacific Big Boy steam train rolls into Twin Tiers

Friday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

The Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive rolled through the Twin Tiers on Thursday night. Crowds lined the streets from Elmira to Waverly to get a look at the historic train, which is leading the way as part of Union Pacific’s “America at 250” cross-country... Read More.

Inmate at Chemung County Jail charged after allegedly assaulting another inmate

Friday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

An inmate at the Chemung County Jail is facing a felony charge for assaulting another inmate. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old David J. McCullough was charged with assault in the second degree, a Class D felony. The charges were filed after an alleged... Read More.

Horseheads man pleads guilty in 2025 death of 3-year-old boy

Thursday, June 11 by Pat McDonald

A Horseheads man has pleaded guilty in connection with the death of a three-year-old boy in Chemung County. According to the Chemung County District Attorney's Office, 28-year-old Christopher Woods has pleaded guilty to second degree murder midway through jury selection for his trial. Investigators said that... Read More.

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Hochul announces law on AI transparency is now in effect

Thursday, June 11 by Pat McDonald

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that a first-in-the-nation law to boost AI transparency is now in effect. The law requires advertisement producers and creators to identify if their content includes AI-generated synthetic performers, which are digitally created media that appear as a... Read More.

Clemens Center announces 2026-27 Broadway season

Wednesday, June 10 by Pat McDonald

The Clemens Center has announced its 2026-2027 M&T Broadway Season with six musicals set to take the stage. The season will kick off on Sept. 26th and 27th with the new musical Mystic Pizza. The Bodyguard will hit the stage at the Powers Theater on Oct.... Read More.

Hochul signs law to allow NY bars to stay open later during World Cup

Wednesday, June 10 by Pat McDonald

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law that will allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol later than normal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The law temporarily allows on-premises establishments to sell alcoholic beverages until 4 am from June 11th through July... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

Elmira College announces new president

Registration open for Gus Macker basketball tournament in Elmira

Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta returns this weekend

Vacant Corning apartment building destroyed by fire demolished

Elmira man sentenced on drug charges in Bradford County

Ithaca Police investigating stabbing incident

Union Pacific Big Boy steam train rolls into Twin Tiers

Inmate at Chemung County Jail charged after allegedly assaulting another inmate

Horseheads man pleads guilty in 2025 death of 3-year-old boy

Hochul announces law on AI transparency is now in effect

Clemens Center announces 2026-27 Broadway season

Hochul signs law to allow NY bars to stay open later during World Cup

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