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Elmira, New York is located in Chemung County. Zip codes in Elmira, NY include 14902, 14904, and 14901. The median home price in Elmira is $79,900 which is roughly $53/per square foot. More Elmira information.

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Yesterday | WETM-TV Elmira

3,000+ Race for the Cure on Sunday

Downtown Elmira was flooded with neighbors adorned in pink Sunday raising thousands of dollars to help in the fight against breast cancer.

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Mon May 13, 2013

13WHAM

12-Year-Old dies In ATV Accident

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy has died in an all-terrain vehicle accident in rural Baldwin.

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Sat May 11, 2013

WETM-TV Elmira

100+ Volunteer for Annual Downtown Cleanup

More than a hundred people turned out despite Saturday morning's rain to help the City of Elmira's annual cleanup effort.

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Thu May 09, 2013

WETM-TV Elmira

Campanella Sworn In As Elmira City Judge

It became official once Campanella took his oath to judge the law fairly and then put on his judicial robe.

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Steuben Courier

"This - n that around NY government"

To say the least lately, it's been a whirlwind of days nationally and around the globe - including right here in New York state.

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Tue May 07, 2013

WETM-TV Elmira

The Start of May: One For the Record Books

Elmira, NY - The WETM 18 Storm Team sure made everybody happy this past week as every day was sunny and at least 70 degrees.

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WETM-TV Elmira

No Victims After Gunshots Heard Overnight in Elmira

E.P.D. would NOT confirm any arrests as of early Tuesday morning. Stay with WETM 18 News for the latest.

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WETM-TV Elmira

Elmira Streets Back Open After EPD Investigation

Traffic is moving again Tuesday morning on the Southside of Elmira after Police had some streets blocked off late Monday night.

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Sun May 05, 2013

Steuben Courier

Big Lots coming to Painted Post

Big Lots is expected to open this summer in the former Ames Plaza off Victory Highway.

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Sat May 04, 2013

Press & Sun-Bulletin

People in the Twin Tiers: Birth announcements, reunions

WILBER -- A son, April 15, 2013, to Kristin Stone Wilber and John Wilber of Elmira.

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Fri May 03, 2013

WETM-TV Elmira

Natural Gas Fueling Station Could Come To Elmira

Dandy Mini Marts and its president Randy Williams say the next one is set to be built on Church Street in Elmira.

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

Twin Tiers Jazz Society to hold fundraiser Tuesday

The Twin Tiers Jazz Society will hold a fundraiser for its scholarship fund from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday May 7 at Patrick's on College Ave.

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

Elmira man pleads no contest in N. Tier fight

One of two Elmira men arrested in a fight last fall at a Tioga Township club pleaded no contest on Friday and was released from custody after serving more than four months in prison.

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NorthJersey.com

AIM Jefferson: Police Blotter, May 3, 2013

On April 10, Police Officer Chet Glazewski responded to Blue Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

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Thu May 02, 2013

Shelter Island Reporter

This week in Shelter Island history

Faced with opposition in the form of 130 signatures on a petition, the Shelter Island Town Board backed off from endorsing an East End committee's call for restricting new docks and banning CCA-treated bulkheads to protect the Peconic Estuary.

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

Elmira man faces marijuana, traffic charges

An Elmira man was charged with marijuana possession and several motor vehicle violations after he was stopped by West Elmira police Thursday afternoon on Church Street near Hendy Avenue.

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WETM-TV Elmira

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornado Warning vs. Tornado Watch

Today's topic for Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York: The difference between a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Watch.

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

No plans? No problem. Check out this weekend's best bets

Here's a look at upcoming entertainment events in the Elmira area. * Spring Lecture Series: Politics and race relations in Mark Twain's time -- and how Twain's views on those hot-button issues and others remain relevant today -- will be among the topics discussed starting next week at Elmira College's Trouble Begins at Eight spring lecture series ... (more)

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

Madison Ave. bridge in Elmira due to reopen Monday

The Madison Avenue bridge is now anticipated to reopen to two-way traffic Monday in time for the commute home, a city official said this morning.

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

Trout Unlimited to host annual youth fishing derby on May 11 in Elmira

The Catharine Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited will sponsor its 25th annual Ed Pariso Kids Fishing Day from 7 a.m. until noon May 11 at Eldridge Lake in Elmira.

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