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The Star-Gazette serves as the primary newspaper for Elmira, New York. Located in Elmira, this publication is part of the Gannett media group.

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'Worst day of my life': Elmira man sentenced in shooting death of Zachary Vanhorn

2 days ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Murray

Marcus Jones-Snyder was originally charged with second-degree murder and three weapons counts for the June 2024 shooting death of Zachary Vanhorn, of Elmira. In February, Jones-Snyder pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in exchange for a determinate 20-year sentence in state prison. Chemung County Court Judge Ottavio Campanella imposed that sentence on Jones-Snyder on May 9 after hearing from the victim's mother and sister.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as leader of the Roman Catholic Church | The Excerpt

2 days ago | stargazette.com | Taylor Wilson

On Saturday's episode of The Excerpt podcast: Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass as leader of the Roman Catholic Church Friday. USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin discusses how some Republican lawmakers are at odds as they work on a bill dealing with President Donald Trump's priorities. The National Science Foundation eliminates its equity division and cancels dozens more grants. India and Pakistan step up military strikes.
See photos from Horseheads' win over Corning in girls flag football, Hawks' Senior Day

4 days ago | stargazette.com | Andrew Legare

Andrew LegareHorseheads beat Corning, 28-14, in girls flag football May 10, 2025 at Corning Memorial Stadium. Andrew Legare/Elmira Star-GazetteHorseheads beat Corning, 28-14, in girls flag football May 10, 2025 at Corning Memorial Stadium. Andrew Legare/Elmira Star-GazetteHorseheads beat Corning, 28-14, in girls flag football May 10, 2025 at Corning Memorial Stadium. Andrew Legare/Elmira Star-GazetteHorseheads beat Corning, 28-14, in girls flag football May 10, 2025 at Corning Memorial Stadium.
Archie's Cannabis Co. sets opening date in Horseheads. Here's when dispensary will debut

5 days ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Smith

Archie's Cannabis Company, located in a former Denny's in Horseheads, will open Tuesday. The dispensary will offer a variety of cannabis products and will be open seven days a week. It will feature a modern decor with nods to cannabis culture and offer in-store and online shopping options. This is the first dispensary in Horseheads and represents a significant investment in revitalizing the building. Other dispensaries have recently opened in nearby Elmira and Corning.
Why these Chemung, Steuben County leaders earned awards from United Way of Southern Tier

6 days ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Smith

Elmira City School District Superintendent Hillary J. Austin was recently honored by the United Way of the Southern Tier. United Way also presented its Give, Advocate and Volunteer Awards at its annual awards dinner at the Corning Museum of Glass. The annual event recognizes people who demonstrate vision, courage and commitment to leading community-level change.
Girls basketball: Class B Player of the Year among 30 all-state picks from Section 4

6 days ago | stargazette.com | Andrew Legare

30 Section 4 players earned all-state recognition across the six classes. Chenango Forks junior Maggie Warpus has been named Class B Player of the Year by the New York State Sports Writers Association for the 2024-25 girls basketball season. Warpus was joined by Southern Cayuga's Charli Bennett in Class C, and Stamford/Jefferson's McKenna Hoyt and South Kortright/Andes' Addy Eckert in Class D as first-team all-state selections from Section 4.
Section 4 Hall of Fame adds 24. Meet this year's inductees

6 days ago | stargazette.com | Andrew Legare

The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to Section 4 athletics. The Section 4 Hall of Fame inducted its 24-member class of 2025 on May 3 at the Holiday Inn in downtown Binghamton. A list of all inductees, along with a form to nominate potential Hall of Famers, is available at sectionivathletics.com/page/hall-of-fame.
See photos from unbeaten Horseheads' win over Ithaca in STAC baseball

6 days ago | stargazette.com | Andrew Legare

Andrew LegareMason Holloway of Horseheads struck out 14 and walked none in pitching a four-hitter as the Blue Raiders beat Ithaca, 4-0, in a STAC baseball contest May 8, 2025 at Horseheads High School. Holloway improved to 5-0 this season, with one earned run allowed, no walks and 13 hits surrendered over 33 innings while striking out 65.
'Worst 100 days': Joe Biden defends legacy, attacks Donald Trump on 'The View'

6 days ago | stargazette.com | Phillip Bailey

Former President Joe Biden rebuffed criticism that he waited too long to drop out of the 2024 campaign in a special live interview Thursday on "The View" and maintains he would have defeated President Donald Trump in a rematch last fall. Biden was peppered with several questions about his decision-making in the final months of his term, his relationship with major party leaders and if he takes responsibility for Trump's decisive victory in November.
Drag racing history on display in Watkins Glen, topic of Saturday discussion. What to know

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Smith

The Straight Line Speed event will look at the history of drag racing in Western New York. Former Niagara Dragway promotor Dean Johnson and drag racing legend Jim Oddy, a member of the NHRA and International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, will speak at the event.