Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 94 of 98

Two Chemung School Districts Working Together on Financial Needs

Thursday, February 28 by WEBO Radio

Two Chemung County school districts are working together to help solve current financial needs. The Horseheads and Elmira Heights school districts have agreed to look into doing a feasibility study of a possible merger. The districts already share transportation services and will continue... Read More.

Elmira School District Facing Budget Crisis

Friday, February 22 by WEBO Radio

The Elmira City School district is on the brink of another budget crisis for the upcoming year. The proposed 2013-2014 budget was presented to the school board on Wednesday night, and the superintendent outlined several options for addressing the current $6.1 million deficit. One... Read More.

Teachers Union Files Suit Against NY State

Thursday, February 21 by WEBO Radio

The New York State United Teachers union has filed a lawsuit against the state to protect school districts from unfair cuts. The union argues the two percent tax cap enacted in June of 2011 is unfair to rural districts because they are unable... Read More.

Fracking Rules Delay Prompts Reactions From Both Sides

Friday, February 15 by WEBO Radio

Both sides in the controversial fracking debate are reacting to the news that a DEC decision on gas drilling rules will be delayed beyond the February 27th deadline. The DEC is waiting on a State Health Department review of fracking, and this week said... Read More.

First Arena Still Working Through Bankruptcy Issues

Wednesday, February 13 by WEBO Radio

The new and former owners of Elmira's First Arena have settled their arguments in bankruptcy court, but the saga continues. NYSEG is now threatening to shut off electric and gas service to the Arena because of unpaid bills. NYSEG is seeking information about the... Read More.

Chemung Legislature Evaluating County Nursing Facility

Tuesday, February 12 by WEBO Radio

The Chemung County Legislature is set to vote on an agreement Monday to evaluate and market the county nursing facility, but not to sell it, according to County Executive Tom Santulli. Although the measure calls for the facility to be listed with a real... Read More.

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning

Friday, February 8 by WEBO Radio

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for our area from 10 am this morning until Saturday 7 am. The forecast is for heavy snow, with accumulations of between five and ten inches. It will be the second Friday in a... Read More.

NWS in Binghamton Issues Winter Storm Warning

Thursday, February 7 by WEBO Radio

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, which is in effect from 10 am Friday to 7 am EST Saturday for the southern tier of New York and most of northeast Pennsylvania. Storm totals of 5 to 8... Read More.

Funding Needed to Avert River Gage Shut Down

Wednesday, February 6 by WEBO Radio

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is asking Senators and Congressmen from New York to procure the money needed to avert a shut-down of 18 stream gauges and 16 rain gauges in the Southern Tier. The gauges are set to be shut down March 1st... Read More.

DEC Fracking Recommendations Due in Three Weeks

Tuesday, February 5 by WEBO Radio

New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation has a little over three weeks to come up with its final recommendation on fracking to extract natural gas, and now the department's Commissioner is indicating the agency may miss that deadline. If it does, the DEC... Read More.

Elmira Correctional Facility on Lockdown

Tuesday, February 5 by WEBO Radio

Since last Tuesday, the Elmira Correctional facility has been in lockdown. The union representing corrections officers and sergeants working there asked for the lockdown to protect its members safety after a total of 19 incidents in the first 24 days of the January. These... Read More.

Area Gas Prices Climb

Tuesday, February 5 by WEBO Radio

Gas prices have shot up over the past week, and may continue to rise. Triple A says the national average is up to $3.51 per gallon, an increase of 17 cents in one week. Drivers in Binghamton are paying about $3.86 a gallon, up... Read More.