Chemung County

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The William Smith College field hockey team fell 2-0 to the University of Rochester in its first conference game of the season. The Herons now sit at 6-2 on the season with a 0-1 ... more

The higher elevations of New York are where the most significant changes can be seen in fall foliage. The latest report from the state shows that some significant early color changes expected in the higher ... more

Police say a Chemung man was taken into custody following a several month-long methamphetamine investigation. Robert J. Fairbanks, 58, was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis, and criminally using ... more

A float plane had to make an emergency landing at a Southern Tier airport on Friday. Tom Freeman, General Manager of the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport, said the plane landed safely and had two onboard. Credit: ... more

New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation released its report on the death of David Wandell in Elmira, Chemung County. Following a thorough and comprehensive investigation, including interviews with police officers and civilian witnesses, and ... more

Police say an Elmira man was arrested after a reported theft on Wednesday. According to a news release, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert K. Allison, 21, of Elmira for burglary, petit larceny, and ... more

State legislators joined New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) officials outside Elmira Correctional Facility on Wednesday to call for a repeal of the HALT solitary confinement law. The Humane Alternatives to ... more

Federal funds are making a landing at the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport. According to officials, over $1.5 million has been earmarked to reconstruct a taxiway at the airport, with another $866,000 being used to improve and ... more

SUNY Corning Community College says Kim Saunders will serve as Director of Educational Opportunity Program. “CCC is thrilled to have someone with Kim’s educational background and professional experience stepping into this important role,” said Dr ... more

Officials say several floors at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira were damaged over the weekend after an incident involving a person who was being transported there by ambulance. Arnot Health told WENY-TV that 'unauthorized activation ... more

NYSCOPBA says an inmate at the Elmira Correctional Facility was hurt after being attacked by other inmates. On August 3, an officer observed three inmates attack another inmate. Staff gave orders for the inmates to ... more

Mengel Metzger Barr & Co., a locally owned accounting firm providing a variety of financial services, has hired Matthew Beiter, Maira Brennan, MacKenna Bruner, Alexander Brychcy, David Bottos, George Finter, Marcus Gonzlez, James Roberts, Jackson ... more

A new gateway entrance at Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park is now open, announced NYS Parks on Monday. The park's new Gibson Street entrance is marked by stone columns off Route 21 in ... more

A total of six corrections officers were injured in three separate incidents officials at Elmira Correctional Facility are calling attacks. NYSCOPBA reports that on July 20, an officer was attacked after they discovered water on ... more

The Ithaca Police Department says one person is in custody after a stabbing. On Monday around 11:15 p.m. officers responded to a hotel in the 300 block of Elmira Road for a stabbing. Officers discovered ... more

Two people have been indicted after allegedly attacking multiple women in Elmira. Charles Murrell, and Tiffani Murrell were indicted in connection to an investigation after an incident on May 28. Documents allege that the two ... more

The Offices of the New York State Inspector General announced the guilty plea and sentencing of an Elmira-based home health aide who was paid more than $6,000 to care for an elderly workers’ compensation recipient ... more

Police in Ithaca say they were called to the Salvation Army Store on Elmira Road around 7:20 a.m. for a burglary in progress. An employee was opening the store and found signs of unlawful entry ... more

An Elmira resident was arrested on a Superior Court bench warrant.According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Harmonei J. Tuttle, 21, of Elmira for failing to appear in court. It is ... more

Once again police are investigating a long string of commercial burglaries in the city of Ithaca. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to Rosie's Ice Cream on Seneca Street for a burglary in ... more

The Catharine Valley Trail Improvement Project, which aims to remedy erosion and resurface nearly 8,000 feet of the trail at its southern end, is underway and expected to be completed by fall. The project is ... more