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06/17/2026

Visit our website to learn more about this year's travel forecast for Independence Day:

https://www.wydc-tv.com/news/local/72-million-americans-expected-to-travel-for-independence-day/article_a1bbc1a2-2705-4d6c-909c-8081c6475f01.html

06/17/2026

Are you headed somewhere this 4th of July? So are millions of other Americans! This year's 250th independence day will break travel records, as 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel. Read more about the upcoming travel forecast:

Nearly 73 million Americans will travel during July 4th week, slightly higher than last year's record. Despite higher gas prices, driving remains cheaper than flying at $830 per ticket.

06/17/2026

The City of Elmira is starting to take action to minimize the geese population at Eldridge Park

The City of Elmira has approved an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program to help manage the growing goose population at Eldridge Park.

06/17/2026

An Owego man is facing felony charges after police say he threatened a convenience store clerk with a knife during a robbery at EZ Mart, stole items, and fled. Authorities later located and arrested him following a multi-agency search.

Police say an Owego man threatened a clerk with a knife during an EZ Mart robbery, stole items, and was later arrested after a multi-agency search across Tioga County.

06/17/2026

A 20-year-old Saratoga Springs man is facing a felony charge after police say he directed a laser at a New York State Police helicopter during a night training flight, causing a temporary visual disturbance and safety concerns for the crew.

A Saratoga Springs man was arrested after authorities say he pointed a laser at a New York State Police helicopter during a training flight, temporarily affecting the pilot.

06/16/2026

Elmira College has named Dr. John Dolan as its 16th President.

06/16/2026

Dr. John Dolan has been named as Elmira College's 16th President.

Elmira College has officially announced Dr. John Dolan as its 16th president, succeeding Dr. Charles Lindsay. Dolan said Elmira College stood out as the right opportunity at the right time,

06/16/2026

Cella McLaughlin was recognized for an outstanding season after winning New York state titles in the 55-meter hurdles and long jump. The Corning-Painted Post senior also holds eight school records and six Section Four records.

Corning-Painted Post senior Cella McLaughlin was honored after winning state titles in the 55-meter hurdles and long jump while setting multiple records.

06/16/2026

Five housing and community development programs in Bradford County have been awarded a combined $700,000 through Pennsylvania’s PHARE program. The funding will support home repairs, down payment assistance, homelessness prevention, rental rehabilitation, and emergency housing services.

Five Bradford County housing initiatives will share $700,000 in PHARE funding to support home repairs, housing assistance, homelessness prevention, and rental improvements.

06/16/2026

Girls in grades 1 through 8 can still sign up for the upcoming girls flag football season in Painted Post. The program runs from July 21 through August 20 and is open to athletes of all skill levels. Registration closes soon.

Registration is closing soon for the Painted Post girls' flag football season. The program is open to girls in grades 1-8 and begins July 21.