Chemung County - NY
Recent News About Chemung County - NY
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Chemung County Sewer District holds open house after rescheduling due to weather
The Chemung County Sewer District Open House, initially scheduled for July 10th but postponed due to a forecast of high winds by the National Weather Service, will take place this evening. The event is set from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 600 Milton Street, Elmira, NY.
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Town of Catlin provides potable water for residents without power
According to the Town of Catlin, residents without power may find potable water at the Wesleyan Church, located at the corner of Chambers Road and NY 414. Assistance will be available on-site for residents.
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Chemung County power outage update urges residents to limit non-essential travel
We are working with NYSEG to get the most up-to-date information for Chemung County. We ask residents to limit non-essential travel as some traffic lights are still not functioning. Below are links for food safety and traffic protocol during a power outage.
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Health Department issues updates amid county-wide power outages
Due to power outages across the county, the health department has issued an advisory to inform the public about several updates.
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Chemung County holds ice distribution event for residents without power
The Chemung County Office of Emergency Management is organizing an ice distribution event today from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will take place at Ice Company of Elmira, located at 401 Madison Ave, Elmira, NY 14901. Residents without power are eligible to receive two seven-pound bags of ice.
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Chemung County to hold water distribution event for residents
Chemung County Emergency Management will conduct a water distribution event on July 16, 2024, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. The distribution aims to assist residents without water in Chemung County.
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Chemung County Emergency Management announces water distribution for residents without water
Chemung County Emergency Management will conduct a water distribution starting at 11:00 am today. The distribution is open to all Chemung County residents who are without water, and they are advised to bring a bag.
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County of Chemung announces cooling stations amid heatwave
The County of Chemung, in collaboration with local agencies, has announced the establishment of cooling stations at the following locations:
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Chemung County activates emergency management center due to mass power outages
Due to mass power outages throughout Chemung County, County Executive Moss has activated the emergency management center. The county will be posting updates on chemungcountyny.gov.
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Road closure in Town of Big Flats due to liquid nitrogen leak
Emergency crews have opened up Daniel Zenker Drive. Emergency services are currently on the scene at 315 Daniel Zenker Drive in the Town of Big Flats for a liquid nitrogen leak. Daniel Zenker Drive from Hibbard Road to Kahler Road North is closed. Residents are asked to avoid the area.
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Park Station and Harris Hill pool to close due to weather forecast
The National Weather Service in Binghamton, NY, has forecast high winds and thunderstorms for today. As a result, Park Station and the Harris Hill swimming pool will close at 3:00 p.m.
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Severe weather advisory issued as Hurricane Beryl's remnants approach New York
The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather advisory for this afternoon and evening as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New York State. The combination of high temperatures and humidity is expected to result in severe thunderstorms, particularly in the Fingerlakes and Central New York regions. These storms are anticipated to bring high winds exceeding 60 mph.
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Chemung County Sewer District postpones open house due to weather concerns
Due to the potential high winds expected this afternoon forecasted by the National Weather Service, the Chemung County Sewer District Open House scheduled for this evening has been postponed. The event was originally set to take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Chemung County Sewer District to host open house with project update and tour
The Chemung County Sewer District, located at 600 Milton Street in the Town of Southport, will host an open house on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The event will feature a project update and, weather permitting, a tour of the project.
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Chemung County announces Senior Farmers Market Coupon distribution events
The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care will host several Senior Farmers Market Coupon distribution events. The schedule for these events, where coupon books must be picked up in person or via a completed Proxy* form, is listed below. A Power of Attorney (POA) can also collect the coupons on behalf of an eligible senior upon presenting valid POA documentation.
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Statewide heat advisory issued due to prolonged high temperatures and humidity
The National Weather Service has issued a statewide heat advisory, effective from today, Monday, June 17, 2024. The advisory predicts a prolonged period of high temperatures and humidity starting in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes regions before spreading across the entire state by Tuesday. The conditions are expected to persist through at least Friday.
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Chemung County Legislature announces public hearing on sewer district boundary extension
A public hearing will be held by the Chemung County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers, 5th floor, Hazlett Building, 203 Lake Street, Elmira, New York at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024. The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments regarding the proposed establishment of an extension of the boundaries of the Chemung County Elmira Sewer District to include the Fairway-Phoenix Service Area.
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Chemung County announces road milling and filling over next two weeks
Chemung County has announced that several roads will undergo milling and filling over the next two weeks. Despite the ongoing work, roads will remain open with traffic directed through all work zones.
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Elmira Sewer District to rebill customers after invoicing error
On June 3, 2024, the Elmira Sewer District announced an error in the recent billing for sewer usage. Due to a mistake by the Elmira Water Board, Chemung County Sewer District users in the Elmira Sewer District received invoices reflecting fourteen months of usage instead of twelve.
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Sign-ups for Harris Hill Pool swim lessons begin June 17
The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department has announced that sign-ups for swimming lessons at the Harris Hill Pool will open on June 17, 2024. Children must be at least six years of age by July 1, 2024, to participate. Interested individuals can register at www.chemungcountyny.gov by clicking on the Parks and Rec icon and then the Harris Hill Swim Lessons icon.