George Stockburger
News 4, WIVB-TV
Elmira, NY, United States
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Fetterman responds to health questions after stroke, calls out Oz’s “quack cures”
(WHTM) – Democrat John Fetterman hasn’t done many interviews since suffering a stroke days before May’s primary election. On Tuesday he spoke with Dennis Owens to defend his health and call out his opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, for promoting what Fetterman’s campaign and supporters have called “quack cures.” “I’m feeling well and getting better and […] → Read More
Alfred “catnapper” arrested for allegedly stealing two cats
Morgan Rebstock was issued an appearance ticket for the town of Alfred court, where she is to appear in November 2021. → Read More
Elmira police accuse Lockport man of deadly stabbing; victim identified as Lockport woman
The Elmira Police Department is asking anyone with information or that may have witnessed this incident to call 607-737-5626 or anonymously to 607-271-HALT. → Read More
New York announces 10 new COVID-19 vaccine scholarship winners
NEW YORK (WETM) – Ten new recipients of the ‘Get A Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID-19 vaccine incentive scholarship were announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo during his Wednesday briefing. New York residents ages 12-17 who receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are put into a raffle to receive a full scholarship to […] → Read More
Corning Police arrest man for throwing brick at Tom Reed’s office, leaving dead rat at the Congressman’s home
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Jack Kahabka of Watkins Glen has been arrested and charged with throwing a brick through Congressman Tom Reed’s Market Street office and for leaving a dead rat at the Congressman’s home in Steuben County. According to Corning Police, Kahabka was arrested by members of the Corning Police Department and the F.B.I. […] → Read More
Rep. Tom Reed no longer co-chair of Problem Solvers Caucus amid sexual misconduct allegation, pending retirement
(WETM) – Congressman Tom Reed will no longer serve as the co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus. According to a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of Bucks County, Pennsylvania has been elected to replace Reed as co-chair of the bipartisan caucus. The caucus says Reed “will remain an active member of PSC & […] → Read More
Reports: New York Jets trade QB Sam Darnold to Carolina Panthers
NEW YORK, N.Y. (WETM) – The New York Jets have traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, according to multiple media reports. The deal was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday afternoon. According to Schefter, the Jets will receive a 2021 6th round pick, a 2022 2nd round pick, and a 2022 […] → Read More
Chemung County Executive Chris Moss considering run for 23rd District
Chris Moss says he has received calls about a potential candidacy but has no timeline for when he would potentially declare a run. → Read More
“I’m a real person”: People are just finding out that Tommy Hilfiger is a real person
There are some on the Internet for either didn't know Tommy Hilfiger was a real person or thought that he was long gone. → Read More
New York releases list of specific businesses that can reopen in Phase One
(WETM) – New York State has released a list of specific types of businesses in the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, and Mohawk Valley that can begin to reopen on May 15. Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss says that businesses must have plans for how to keep employees and customers safe and that those plans must […] → Read More
Wyoming County reporting 74 total confirmed coronavirus cases
WYOMING COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Monday, May 11 Wyoming County is now reporting 74 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of two cases from Friday. County officials say 61 people have recovered and no additional deaths have been reported. A break down of the numbers can be found below: Friday, May 8 Wyoming County has […] → Read More
Steuben County Man Sentenced For Threatening To Kill U.S. Congresswoman
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Patrick W. Carlineo, Jr., 56, of Addison, NY, who was convicted of threatening to assault and murder a United States official, and being a felon in possession of firearms, was sentenced to serve 12 months and one day in prison by Chief U.S. […] → Read More
State raising awareness on dangers of drowsy driving ahead of Daylight Saving Time
New York is raising awareness of the dangers of drowsy driving ahead of Daylight Saving Time. The state is hosting “Stay Awake! Stay Alive!” events on various SUNY campuses this week. They say research shows young drivers are among the most vulnerable to drowsy driving. Daylight saving time begins next Sunday at 2 a.m. → Read More
Proposed legislation would designate crimes targeting first responders as a hate crime
(WETM) – Lawmakers in Albany are considering new legislation that would designate crimes specifically targeting police and correction officers, parole and other law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel as hate crimes The Community Heroes Protection Act, which is currently in committee in both the Senate and Assembly and has bipartisan support in […] → Read More
Rep. Tom Reed “not ruling out” run for Governor
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – Congressman Tom Reed tells 18 News he’s “not ruling out” a run for governor in 2022. Reed told 18 News during a visit to the Wings of Eagles Discove… → Read More
Cuomo proposes single-use Styrofoam food container, packing peanuts ban
Violators will be penalized with a fine starting at $250. Second, third and fourth violations will be fined $500, $1,000 and $2,000 respectively. → Read More
Couple who restores musical instruments has given away hundreds to Rochester students
Rochester, New York (CBS News) — For Charlie and Dorothy Hale of Rochester, New York, every day is like Christmas morning. Bright, shiny woodwinds and worn out old trumpets, brown cardboard packages tied up with strings — used musical instruments are their favorite things. The instruments show up all day without intermission, and each piece is […] → Read More
New York state opioid overdose deaths drop for the first time in 10 years
(WETM) – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that opioid overdose deaths among New York State residents, outside New York City, declined 15.9 percent in 2018 compared to 2017, the first decrease in 10 years. More than 2,000 people died in New York state from opioid overdoses last year, according to the Governor’s Office. “New York’s first reduction […] → Read More
11-year-old arrested for punching mom in Pennsylvania
State Police say the incident happened around 8 a.m. on Nov. 22 in Wyalusing Borough. → Read More
Patrick Carlineo pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WETM) – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Patrick W. Carlineo, Jr., 55, of Addison, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to threatening to assault and murder U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, and being a felon in possession of firearms. The charges carry a maximum […] → Read More