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Guthrie Corning Hospital workers plan picket over contract
Healthcare workers at Guthrie Corning Hospital have voted to hold an informational picket if no labor deal is reached before their contract expires April 30, according to WETM. Represented by 1199SEIU, over 450 union members ... more
Regional job fair brings 70+ employers to Corning
Job seekers will have a chance to meet with more than 70 employers during a major Regional Job Fair at Corning Community College on Wednesday, April 23. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to ... more
Habitat for Humanity renovates Corning home for new family
Steuben County Habitat for Humanity has dedicated its 40th home to a new family in Corning, following renovations to a previously owned property on Ontario Street. Volunteers helped upgrade the home with a new roof, ... more
Corning library hosts read-in for National Library Week
The Southeast Steuben County Library will hold a community read-in on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Library Week. This year’s theme, Drawn to the Library, highlights the many reasons ... more
Corning Inc. earns national recognition
Corning Incorporated has landed spots on two major business rankings, being named one of America’s most innovative companies by Fortune and one of the best large employers by Forbes. This marks the tenth time Corning ... more
Corning Social Security office closes for renovations
The Corning Social Security office will shut down for six months due to renovations, the agency confirmed Thursday. Residents needing in-person assistance are being directed to the Horseheads office, though concerns about its future were ... more
Corning woman faces charges after officer injured during medical call
A police officer was injured and public property damaged during a medical emergency call in the Town of Bath last month, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 19-year-old Ava M. Sitzer of ... more
Corning welcomes Steuben County’s first cannabis dispensary
Steuben County’s first state-licensed cannabis dispensary has opened in Corning, according to WETM. Culture Canna Co. launched its Market Street storefront on March 19, offering locally sourced, state-tested cannabis products for both recreational and therapeutic ... more
Protesters target Langworthy’s office over federal cuts
Dozens gathered outside Congressman Nick Langworthy’s Corning office to protest proposed federal cuts, according to WETM. Around 50 to 60 demonstrators voiced concerns over reductions to programs like SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and library funding. Participants, ... more
Corning woman arrested after officer injured and property damaged during Bath incident
A Corning woman is facing felony charges following a February incident in Bath that left a police officer injured and property damaged, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Ava Sitzer, 19, was arrested Wednesday, ... more
Corning Moose Lodge raises funds at Weinerville event
The Corning Moose Lodge hosted its second annual Weinerville event on March 15, bringing the community together for food, fun, and fundraising. Attendees enjoyed raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and a build-your-own hot dog and ... more
Corning man arrested on robbery and burglary charges
A Corning man has been arrested on multiple charges following a reported domestic incident at a retail store in Steuben County. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Louis A. Paulo, 55, on ... more
Corning seeks community input on holiday lighting
The Corning Gaffer District is inviting residents to help shape the city’s Holiday Lighting Program by providing feedback on decoration themes and preferences for the upcoming season. Through an online form, residents can vote on ... more
Corning awarded $480,000 for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
The City of Corning will receive $480,000 in federal funding to improve its wastewater treatment plant, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced on Friday. The funding, provided through the Environmental Protection Agency, stems from the FY 2022 ... more
Corning Gaffer District leader retiring after 17 years
Coleen Fabrizi, executive director of Corning’s Gaffer District, will retire on June 2 after 17 years of leadership. She will also step down from her roles with the Corning Intown District Management Association and the ... more
Cayuga, Finger Lakes, and Corning community colleges receive grants to support adult learners
Three Finger Lakes-area community colleges—Cayuga, Finger Lakes, and Corning—are among the 22 institutions statewide awarded grants through Governor Kathy Hochul’s Adult Learner Leadership Initiative. The funding, totaling $1.1 million, aims to expand access to higher ... more
Corning Inc. invests $900M in Michigan solar facility
Corning Inc. is set to open a $900 million manufacturing facility in Saginaw County, Michigan, by late 2025, creating 1,100 jobs. The plant will produce solar industry components, strengthening the U.S. clean energy supply chain ... more
Corning sex offender faces at least 25 years in prison
A Corning sex offender will spend at least 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials. Ryan M. Newman, 33, admitted to the crime, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced ... more
Corning Inc. reports strong Q4 results fueled by AI
Corning Inc. posted record fourth-quarter 2024 core sales of $3.9 billion, an 18% increase year over year, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company’s stock reached a 52-week high after reporting core EPS growth of 46% ... more
