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Corning-Painted Post Airport gets $732K for upgrades
The Corning-Painted Post Airport will receive over $731,000 in federal funding for runway improvements, according to WETM. The grant is part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program and will help complete the final phase of ... more
Corning council delays mayoral term vote again
Corning’s City Council tabled a proposal Monday night to extend the mayoral term from two to four years, just nine months after voters rejected the same change, according to WENY News. Councilmember Alison Hunt led ... more
Corning weighs future of shuttered Denison Park Pool
The City of Corning is uncertain whether to repair or replace Denison Park Pool, which has remained closed since 2022 due to severe structural damage, according to WENY. A structural report revealed extensive cracking and ... more
Corning girls rugby honored for state title win
Corning’s girls rugby team received top honors from state lawmakers this week after completing a perfect season and winning the 2025 RugbyNY High School Girls Championship. On Monday night, Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil ... more
Corning Community College offers free degrees to adults
SUNY Corning Community College is launching a new program to provide free associate degrees to New York adults aged 25 to 55, according to WETM. The initiative, part of SUNY Reconnect, covers tuition, books, and ... more
Corning man sentenced to 35 years for child abuse material
A Corning man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material, according to prosecutors. Ryan M. Newman, 34, was also given 15 years of supervised release following a ... more
Corning Center workers push for new contract
Unionized staff at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare are locked in contract negotiations after their previous deal expired April 30, according to WENY. Represented by 1199SEIU, workers are demanding better wages, improved staffing, ... more
Corning Town Supervisor arrested on felony charges
The Town Supervisor of Corning, Jenniffer Mullen, was arrested Tuesday on multiple criminal charges, according to WETM. Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard said Mullen faces counts of grand larceny, falsifying business records, and submitting a ... more
Corning Inc. awards $1.8M to local school district
Corning Incorporated has committed $1.8 million to support the Corning-Painted Post School District’s 2025–26 budget. The grant aims to boost educational programs and student support services across the district. The donation follows the district’s recent ... more
Upstate NY funeral director faces serious felony charges in Pennsylvania after trying to meet-up with teen
A Corning man is facing an array of charges after a child sex assault investigation into Pennsylvania. According to prosecutors, Peter Russell, a 55-year-old Corning-area funeral director, was arrested on May 27. He faces several ... more
Corning welcomes new legal cannabis dispensary
Union Chill Cannabis Company has officially opened its doors in Corning, according to WETM. After years of legal hurdles, CEO Josh Canfield confirmed the dispensary received last-minute approval to launch this week. Located on West ... more
Traffic light project to slow Corning traffic Sunday
Drivers in the Town of Corning should expect lane changes and delays this Sunday, May 18, as crews install a new traffic light, according to WETM. The work will affect traffic on state Route 352, ... more
Student art shines at Corning Museum of Glass
More than 2,000 students from across the Corning area are showcasing their creativity at the Corning Museum of Glass as part of its 55th Annual Student Art Show, according to WENY News. The exhibit includes ... more
Corning’s Butcher’s Son wins best burger in NY
A Corning restaurant has earned top honors in New York’s burger scene. The Butcher’s Son was crowned winner of the 2025 “Best NY Burger” competition for its spicy-sweet “Ghost Burger.” The burger, featuring two grass-fed ... more
Corning woman charged after crash in South Bristol
A Corning woman was arrested Tuesday morning following a crash in South Bristol that led deputies to discover a controlled substance in her possession. Alexandria E. Good, 25, of 4415 Pine Hill Road, was arrested ... more
Kyle Petty’s charity ride stopping in Corning
NASCAR icon Kyle Petty will bring his 29th Annual Charity Ride Across America to Corning next week, according to event organizers. The ride, which raises money for Victory Junction—a camp for children with serious medical ... more
Corning community rallies for teen killed in e-bike crash
A GoFundMe campaign continues to collect donations for the family of Lucas Saurbaugh, the teenager who died after colliding with a pickup truck while riding an e-bike. Family friend Eric Kizis launched the fundraiser on ... more
Corning-Painted Post school budget seeks 7.89% tax hike
The Corning-Painted Post School District is proposing a $146.8 million budget for 2025-2026, which includes a 7.89% tax levy increase—well above the state’s 3.23% cap, meaning it requires 60% voter approval to pass. Officials say ... more
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
