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Elmira news outlet WETM hosted the only confirmed scheduled debate for the candidates in the 23rd Congressional District (NY23) race on Tuesday.

Pride month is in full swing in Elmira and Corning.

The New York State Supreme Court in Chemung County dismissed a lawsuit filed May 26 seeking to suspend the event permit for the Elmira Pride Festival taking place this Saturday.

The Elmira City School District held a public forum Monday with the four school board candidates on the ballot. There are three seats up for election.

The Elmira City School District held a public hearing for its proposed $160,727,766 budget for 2026-2026 on Monday. The district said its tax levy remains under the state tax cap at 1.98 percent.

DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy helped solve the murder of 12-year-old Mary Theresa Simpson nearly 62 years ago in Elmira.

The former Elmira police chief is suing the city for wrongful termination.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Elmira as part of a national tour to highlight links between civics education and patriotism.

The city of Elmira is hoping a proposal made by the Chemung County executive can cut the city’s 2026 tax levy by half. It needs county and city approval first.

The Economic Opportunity Program of Chemung and Schuyler Counties was awarded a $7.5 million grant from the state this month. Funding will support upgrades and a new addition to the Ernie Davis Community Center in Elmira.