chemung county

Chemung County is proposing a $296 million budget for 2026, which includes the continued sewer consolidation, highway, nursing facility, airport and public safety projects.

Polls are open until 9 p.m. in New York and 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania.

Residents will vote in a number of races in Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung counties, though most seats are unchallenged.

The city of Elmira is facing a legal challenge to a rezoning ordinance passed in 2023. The New York Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit this month against the city alleging discrimination against people with disabilities.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants the public to weigh in on thousands of acres of public lands in Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler counties.

The Chemung Canal Connector Trail project will help connect several miles of walking and bicycle paths from Elmira to Ashland and Watkins Glen.

Airports across the region received federal and state funding for upgrades helping complete projects in several counties.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants public input on thousands of acres of public lands in Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler counties.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is offering up to $500,000 for business and community grant opportunities in the Southern Tier.

The Allen-Berry Bridge in Elmira received its new plaque this week to highlight two local pioneering civil rights leaders: A’Don Allen and Bessie Berry. The bridge was renamed the Allen-Berry Bridge during a Juneteenth ceremony last year.