Lynx: Team endures ups and downs Nov 4, 2008
A shootout win at Gwinnett and five consecutive goals in less than two periods at Elmira are two of the team's highlights ... Branham hasn't played for the Lynx since suffering an injury in the Oct. 25 game in Elmira, N.Y. He said Monday he wasn't sure if he'd be available for Wednesday's game in Mississippi. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Plattsburgh State Kicks Off Hockey Season in Style Oct 26, 2008
The Cards crushed #3 Elmira 6-3 on Saturday night. This was a rematch of last years national semi-final game, and just like last year, Plattsburgh St. pulled out a win. (WCAX.com, VT)
Obituaries (Oct. 16) Oct 16, 2008
her family lived in Elmira, N.Y., until she was 13 when her mother died ... She attended grammar school in Elmira and high school at St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury ... In 1938 she moved back to Elmira to attend the Elmira Business Institute. (Needham Tab, MA)
Hibernation on hold Oct 16, 2008
"A big chunk of our economy is in recession right now," said Tom Wirth, senior investment officer at Chemung Canal Trust in Elmira, N.Y., which manages $1. 5 billion. (NJ.com -- Times)
Take time to correct friend's prejudice words Oct 15, 2008
- From the Globe Gazette in Elmira, New York. " hetfield wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:45 PM:" Well, it's cause Scott writes traditionally progressive columns and Coalplant can't stand that. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Huddle finishes on a high note Oct 14, 2008
The 24-year-old from Elmira, N.Y., said she had a crummy spring on the track, a crummy Olympic Trials, and a bad time in Europe. "I was just really off," she said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The Football Formula: Take One Hero, Add Emotion, Watch Him Overcome Oct 10, 2008
Directed by ; written by Charles Leavitt, based on the book Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express by Robert Gallagher; director of photography, Kramer Morgenthau; edited by William Steinkamp and Padraic McKinley; music by Mark Isham; production designer, Nelson Coates; produced by John Davis; released by Universal Pictures. Running time: 2 hours 9 minutes. (New York Times)
Review: 'Express' Effectively Tackles Turmoil Oct 10, 2008
But the move to Elmira, N.Y., will be the start of something big as it is there he becomes the Elmira Express, a hot football commodity being courted as a high school senior to be a college football standout by the likes of Notre Dame and Syracuse University. The school's football hero, Jim Brown, a graduate who is on his way to the Cleveland Browns, convinces Davis that Syracuse is the school for him. (WNBC.com, NY)
The Express finds inspiration in Ernie Davis biography Oct 10, 2008
The time is the late 1950s, and Syracuse University running back Ernie "the Elmira Express" Davis (Rob Brown) is one of the best in the nation ... The film, which is based on a book by Robert Gallagher, is a biography of Davis, starting with the life lessons he learned from his grandfather (Charles S. Dutton) while growing up in Pennsylvania, then moving to Elmira, New York, with his mother (Aunjanue Ellis) before heading to Syracuse. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Pink events around the Tier Oct 6, 2008
Oct. 11: YWCA Pink Paws for Breast Cancer, 9 a.m. to noon, Eldridge Park, Elmira. This is a dog and companion event. (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Man Indicted in Norton Street Homicide Oct 4, 2008
A Monroe County grand jury indicted an Elmira man Friday for the shooting death of a Rochester man last year ... A Monroe County grand jury indicted an Elmira man Friday for the shooting death of a Rochester man last year. (R News)
Milt Davis Passes Away Oct 3, 2008
Davis, who also played at UCLA and went on to a long teaching career in Los Angeles, died of cancer Monday at his home in Elmira, Ore. said his daughter Allison Davis-White Eyes. (Uclabruins.com)
State leaders try to stem ‘brain drain’ Oct 3, 2008
The Buffalo-area assemblyman praised the work of Project ION, which stands for Internship Opportunity Network, in Elmira. The program starts a student on an internship at a young age. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Fuel's Errand: "Alternative" Fuel Hunt by State Sep 23, 2008
Kansas: Elmira Gulch bicycle power. Kentucky: Bourbon; cellulosic ethanol processed by thoroughbred horses. (Scientific American)
Cortland mom: ‘I just want my son back' Sep 21, 2008
Aeryn Gillern grew up in small towns in upstate New York Elmira, Ithaca and finally, Groton, a one-time farming village of 2,500 that now serves as bedroom community for Cornell University and Ithaca College. The 6-foot-2 Gillern enjoyed bicycling, roller-blading, running and lifting weights. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Quaid's visit lightens mood at "The Branch" Sep 19, 2008
Ernie Davis worked for my Uncle John in Elmira, he still tears up when talking about Ernie one of a kind, a great kid is all about all he can get out before tearing up. said the movie was dead on lets not talk about the statue or the pathetic team up at SU.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Transactions Sep 18, 2008
ELMIRA JACKALS Agreed to terms with D Guillaume Lepine, F Moises Gutierrez, F Joseph Ori and F Topher Scott. JOHNSTOWN CHIEFS Signed G Kris Mayotte. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Triple-A Yanks take exhibition seriously Sep 16, 2008
The last time a team from the area won a title was 1951, when the Scranton Red Sox swept Elmira to win the Eastern League title. This marks the seventh time in 11 seasons that SWB has reached the postseason. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
CAMPUS CLICKS: USC vs. Ohio State: Off-the-field matchup Sep 13, 2008
While we're talking about The Express, The Daily Orange has a nice piece on how much has meant to Elmira, NY through the years. Something's Got to Give. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: California at Maryland Sep 11, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. XM Radio Channel 233. (Theacc.com)
ESPN host Tirico to speak at SU Sep 11, 2008
What: Discussion with Mike Tricio. Where: Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse III. (Daily Orange, NY)
Local Bloggers Make an Election Splash Sep 10, 2008
When at a press conference last month, Elmira news cameras were there. But if you live in the northern part of the district, you probably heard about it through blogs like the. (WOKR13 Rochester)
U100 inducts members to represent SU Sep 10, 2008
Senior Justin Kaufman wanted to be a University 100 member as soon as he arrived on campus four years ago. Freshmen like Stefan Tessoun don't even know what University 100 is, but vaguely remembers getting a campus tour before he applied to Syracuse University. (Daily Orange, NY)
Parade, spectators brave rain from Tropical Storm Hanna Sep 7, 2008
Deceased members and non-members were honored during a ceremony of flowers, and tribute was paid to Ryan Barker, a 25-year-old Elmira fireman who died on July 8 when the fire truck he was driving overturned, just miles from his fire department ... Afterward Barker went on to work as a paid fireman in Elmira Heights, and eventually went on to the rescue squad ... He was taken to a hospital in Elmira where he was pronounced dead. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Roy Brown documentary to premiere Sept. 27 Sep 4, 2008
Brown was still in the Elmira Correctional Facility at the time and he was very open to doing the film and talked about a lot of things, Dunbar said. It was a tough point in the case because Brown's health was in bad shape. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Economy doubts halt share gains Aug 31, 2008
Anything that's related to the consumer is going to have a hard time and is more than likely going to miss expectations,'' said Tom Wirth, senior investment officer at Chemung Canal Trust Co. in Elmira, New York, which manages $US1. 8 billion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why Move Down, When You Could Move Up(state)? Aug 28, 2008
Ive heard it since my days as a freshman in Syracuse, and as a reporter in Elmira, and here in Rochester we all hear it. So I found very interesting it details various stories of couples (among others) choosing to leave the expensive, fast-paced, and not as glamorous as it seems life of New York City. (WOKR13 Rochester)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Southern California at Virginia Aug 27, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Check back for updates prior to Saturday's kickoff. (Theacc.com)
Monday's Sports Transactions Aug 26, 2008
ELMIRA JACKALS_Signed F Robin Big Snake and F Kaleb Betts. JOHNSTOWN CHIEFS_Traded D Andrew Martens to Ontario for the rights to D David Schulz and C Max Taylor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Source of Legionnaires' Outbreak Identified Aug 18, 2008
Six people living at a senior housing complex in Elmira were diagnosed with the disease, and one died. The Chemung County Health Department says lab tests show a bacteria that causes legionnaires' was found in the hot water system. (WBNG-TV)
6 get Legionnaires disease in upstate NY; 1 dies Aug 17, 2008
ELMIRA, N.Y. - Health officials say six residents of an upstate New York housing complex for seniors have been stricken with Legionnaires disease, and that one of them has died. The family of 75-year-old Anna Marie Tongate says she died Thursday at a hospital in Elmira about a week after falling ill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Workers' compensation legislation has critics Aug 16, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. Outside Salesperson Automotive Adve. (Albany Times Union)
Three-state commission to impose rules on drilling Aug 16, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. Major downtown Albany law firm seeks. (Albany Times Union)
Albany among few to gain in home prices Aug 16, 2008
That rise was third best in the Northeast, trailing two other upstate metropolitan areas -- Binghamton and Elmira ... In Elmira, prices rose 6. (Albany Business Review, NY)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 16, 2008
Signed a one-year affiliation agreement with Elmira (ECHL). PHILADELPHIA FLYERS Agreed to terms with John Stevens, coach, on a two-year contract extension. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Do something about everyday oil consumption Aug 15, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. Albany lobbying firm seeking experie. (Albany Times Union)
Bruno to see other side Aug 15, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. Quality Assurance - A progressive or. (Albany Times Union)
More and more roads less traveled Aug 15, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. currently recruiting for per diem pa. (Albany Times Union)
Tippling for Travers Aug 15, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. school seeks, teacher for K, primary. (Albany Times Union)
Bard Prison Initiative continues to help the incarcerated Aug 14, 2008
Currently, BPI offers a Bard College education inside five NY state prisons: the maximum security Green Haven, Eastern, and Elmira Correctional Facilities and the medium-security Woodbourne and Bayview Correctional Facilities. Bayview is one of five NY state prisons for women and is located in Manhattan. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Small fire in abandoned Colonie factory Aug 14, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. Rental Company No weekends M-F, must. (Albany Times Union)
Making weight Aug 13, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. Join a Great Place to Work in the. (Albany Times Union)
Take the kids to the Altamont Fair Aug 13, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. lity You deserve. (Albany Times Union)
Auburn finished two wins shy of state title Aug 12, 2008
He came from Elmira and stepped right in to our league, Charles said. He is a gifted athlete and a great leadoff hitter. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Catching Up On The Spiders In Summer Collegiate Baseball Leagues Aug 8, 2008
(Rising Sophomore 1B) Team: Elmira Pioneers League: New York Collegiate Baseball League Notable Stats. 284 BA (third on the team). (Richmondspiders.com)
NASCAR team notes Aug 7, 2008
The fourth round of the HP Tee Shot Tour was scheduled for Thursday at the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira, N.Y. Vickers is one of seven drivers competing in the long drive competition. He and pro partner Kevin Bullard will be hitting their long drives on the par-4, 428-yard 10th hole. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto racing notebook: IndyCar announces plan to return to Glen in 2009 Aug 6, 2008
Ron Levanduski is the Elmira Star-Gazette's racing columnist. E-mail him at. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Break yourbad habitovernight Aug 4, 2008
"Being anxious means you have a very vivid mind that can easily make up a worst-case scenario," says Elmira Lang, M.D., an associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School who has done research on hypnosis. If you can do that, she says, then your mind is also well-suited to make up a better story line and imagine yourself changing. (MSNBC -- Health)
Conn. cop charged with punching officer in Lake George Aug 2, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. CONTRACTORS NEEDED Adults Needed to. (Albany Times Union)
Feldman Mall trust changes stock symbol Aug 2, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. service equipment supply dealer seek. (Albany Times Union)
Gunslinger politics Aug 1, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. 40-cents/mile Regional assignments i.. (Albany Times Union)
Woman slashed by panhandler in Schenectady Jul 31, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. NURSE MANAGER Daughters of Sarah. (Albany Times Union)
Ethanol plant action sought Jul 31, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. seeking candidates for the following. (Albany Times Union)
All-Stars have chance for history Jul 30, 2008
Trying to make it farther than ever before, the Auburn 10- and 11-year-old Little League All-Star team is moving on to play the final game of the New York Sectional Tournament today at Mark Twain Field in Elmira ... The team is playing today in Elmira for the chance to advance to the state final four in the Bronx. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Howe Caverns has plans for making a splash Jul 30, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. State of New York, Court of Appeals. (Albany Times Union)
Route 9 reopened after crash involving propane truck Jul 29, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. been in business for 30 years and ou. (Albany Times Union)
A helping hand in hard times Jul 29, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. School District of Albany Business O.. (Albany Times Union)
Classic car show gets engines revving Jul 28, 2008
There are people that have come from as far away as Elmira to be here for this. Among those making the journey was Bill Becker, of Chittenango, with his 1954 Chrysler. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The talk of the town Jul 28, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. Applicable NYS Certification To appl. (Albany Times Union)
Does giving big green to Big Blue pay off? Jul 28, 2008
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Elmira, NY ,Glo. PROGRAMMER ANALYST - HANYS Solutions. (Albany Times Union)
Boonville-Oneida County Fair begins Jul 22, 2008
Vendor Jerry Walborn of Elmira was cooking sausage, steak, peppers and onions at his stand called Jerry's Lunch. Walborn has been working at the fair for 42 years and said it is one of his favorite fairs to work during the summer. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Poverty in New York Jul 21, 2008
A Closer Look at Where, Why, and What is Being Done About It. This article will pinpoint where poverty in the state of New York occurs, why the poverty exists, and what is being done within the state to make things better. (Suite101.com)
Belo Names Jim Berman President and General Manager of WVEC-TV Jul 13, 2008
Berman previously served as vice president and general manager at WSAV-TV in Savannah, Georgia from 2003 to 2006 and at WETM-TV in Elmira, New York from 2001 to 2003. He will report to Kathy Clements, Belo's senior vice president/Television Operations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Continental to add 4 flights from Ithaca to Newark Jul 3, 2008
Baum says Ithaca beat out Elmira and Binghamton for the service. Baum says the large student population at Cornell University boosts the number of international travelers using the airport. (Yahoo News)
Special Olympics stars Jul 3, 2008
The Ithaca High grad (class of '02) and current JV girls basketball coach made the Elmira Bulldogs basketball team as a walk-on (they play in the National Professional Basketball League), and put together a solid season during which he made the All-Star team and helped the 'Dogs make the NPBL title game. The team also compiled an 11-game winning streak after starting out a dismal 0-3, but the end of the road came on Saturday when the Bulldogs lost to the Delaware Destroyers 119-104. (Ithaca Times, NY)
