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01/03/2026

WSKG News is currently carrying live NPR Special Coverage of the situation in Venezuela.

01/02/2026

A new Binghamton law prohibits the use of any city funds, resources or personnel for federal immigration purposes.

The city council unanimously passed the proposal at its December 17 meeting. Mayor Jared Kraham returned the legislation to the city clerk without his signature or a veto. That meant the legislation automatically became law on December 28.

Kraham previously stated that he would not approve of city law enforcement being involved in federal immigration activities.

The new restrictions only apply to the City of Binghamton. They do not affect the Broome County sheriff’s agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) which allows immigration detainees to be held in the county jail.

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Story by Celia Clarke/WSKG News
Photo by Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo/WSKG News

12/31/2025

✨In case you missed it✨
WSKG Education had a blast at the Sciencenter in Ithaca during Forecast Fest! Visitors met Lily Hunter from PBS KIDS Weather Hunters 🌦️and enjoyed an immersive, fun-filled day of learning and play. Huge thanks to Purity Ice Cream for helping support this special event.🍦

12/31/2025

The final episode of MAKING season one is available now on the WSKG YouTube channel!

12/30/2025

In a contentious year for the Steuben County town, the two newly elected members of the Corning Town Council decided to host an informal town hall meeting earlier this month.

Incoming council members, Democrats Linda Shock and Lauren Gaige held the town hall meeting to engage with their neighbors and constituents about concerns and expectations ahead of their three-year term, which begins on Jan. 5.

Shock and Gaige worked with town resident and community organizer Joan Rosen to produce the town hall.

“People have questions. People want to know what a town council does,” said Rosen. “The meetings have become quite contentious. And I think the biggest thing that people want to feel— the residents, I want to feel that our voices mean something.”

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Story and photo by Natalie Abruzzo/WSKG News

12/29/2025

Happy Kwanza! Enjoy this song by the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, part of a special WSKG Expressions Kwanza episode!

Celebrate the Kwanzaa Holiday with this performance of 'Nia' from the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers. Nia (which means purpose) is the fifth principle of the...

12/29/2025

Tomorrow is FORECAST FEST at the Sciencenter! Free admission all day! Lily Hunter from PBS Kids' WEATHER HUNTERS! Crafts and new episodes!

Come on by! This event is sponsored in part by Purity Ice Cream.

12/27/2025

This is a developing story.

A state of emergency has been declared across New York ahead of a winter storm that could bring between six and 12 inches of snow to parts of the Southern Tier.

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in over two dozen counties Friday afternoon. The state of emergency includes Broome, Cortland, Delaware and Otsego counties, where a winter storm warning is in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday. In Pennsylvania, a winter storm warning is also in effect in Wayne and Pike counties until Saturday morning.

A winter weather advisory is in effect in Tompkins, Tioga, Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler counties, where residents can expect snow, sleet and icy conditions into Saturday.

Read more at WSKG.org

Story by Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo/WSKG News
Photo by Craig Ruttle/AP

12/24/2025

The first semester of the school year is winding down, and so is the WSKG News team's school districts survey. What do report cards look like for your schools? What areas are getting high marks, and what needs improvement?

Our news team wants to hear from all the corners of our coverage area. Your input guides how we cover Southern Tier school districts. The survey will close on Dec. 31. Share your experiences and questions at wskg.org/survey today!

12/23/2025

Wishing every kiddo a great snow day (and wishing every parent an afternoon nap).

12/22/2025

The Economic Opportunity Program of Chemung and Schuyler Counties (EOP) was awarded a $7.5 million grant from the state this month.

Funding will support a 7,200-square-foot-addition and upgrades to the Ernie Davis campus in the city of Elmira, which hosts the Ernie Davis Community Center and EOP offices.

"It's a true investment of people, for youth, for elders,” said EOP CEO Andrea Ogunwumi. “This grant allows us to serve multi-generationally and all of our programs.“

The buildings in the complex are named after local football celebrity Ernie Davis, who grew up in Elmira. Davis was the first African American Heisman Trophy winner.

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Story and photo by Natalie Abruzzo/WSKG News

12/20/2025

The city of Elmira proposed a 12 percent property tax increase in its $46.7 million 2026 budget. Next year’s budget proposal is $5.3 million more than the city’s 2025 budget of $41.4 million.

Tax rates for 2026 would increase by $179.90 for a property assessed at $50,000, $359.80 for properties assessed at $100,000 and $539.70 on properties assessed at $150,000.

During City Manager Michael Collins' budget presentation on Dec. 12, he outlined several factors for the increases to the 2026 budget. These factors include a rise in health insurance, personnel wages, retirement contributions and changes to shared services agreements.

The city’s fund balance has declined “significantly” year-over-year. In 2023, there was $7.46 million. In 2024, the fund balance dropped to $2.42 million.

The city faces terminated shared services with the county and expiring union contracts as well.

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Story by Natalie Abruzzo/WSKG News
Photo from city of Elmira Youtube