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Corning, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Corning! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How colorful are Corning’s hillsides getting this fall weekend?
- How did Corning’s girls soccer squad fare against rival Elmira?
- Why the Corning Museum of Glass tops Finger Lakes must‑see lists
Also on today's calendar: Fall into Friendship (Corning, NY) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 50.
- Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where to see New York Southern Tier's fall colors (ithacajournal.com) — Leaf peepers in Corning can already enjoy about a 40% color change, with mostly orange foliage reported across Steuben County, including Hammondsport, Bath, and Hornell. A statewide report through Oct. 6 highlights how quickly colors are emerging across the Southern Tier and suggests nearby day-trip ideas like Chenango Valley State Park for anyone eager to chase peak fall views. 
• Edison girls soccer tops Elmira Notre Dame, Elmira outduels Corning (mytwintiers.com) — Elmira’s girls soccer team handed Corning a 3–1 home loss in the Crystal City, securing a regular-season sweep despite a late Hawks goal from Liddy Disbrow. The roundup also tracks key results for Edison, Horseheads, Notre Dame, and other nearby schools, giving Corning fans context on how regional rivals are faring in Section IV play.
• 9 Best Attractions To Visit In The Finger Lakes (worldatlas.com) — One of the standout stops in this Finger Lakes travel roundup is the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, where visitors can watch live glassmaking demos and even create their own pieces. The guide also spotlights wineries, state parks, museums, and shopping destinations across the region, offering plenty of day-trip ideas within a reasonable drive of Corning.
📸 Around Corning
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Upcoming Events in
Corning
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★ Featured events ★
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Reese Ranch Rodeo →
Reese Ranch Rodeo, 4115 Oldfield Dr, Corning
9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Fall into Friendship (Corning, NY) →
Corning- Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning -
Community Documentation Workshop Screening →
Location Palace Theatre 17 West Market St. Corning, NY 14830 17 West Market Street Corning NY 14830, 17 West Market Street, Corning
6:00 pm - Friday See & Sketch →
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3rd Annual Designer Purse Bingo →
Crystal City VFW, 281 Baker Street, Corning
1:00 pm -
Still Standing Somehow Comedy Tour →
Carey's Brew House, 58 Bridge Street, Corning
7:00 pm -
Business After Hours at Lakewood Vineyards
Chamber of Commerce, 4024 NY-14, Watkins Glen
5:00 pm -
Owego Free Academy at Corning-Painted Post →
401 Fletcher St, Corning
6:03 pm -
Corning Farmers Market
Riverfront Centennial Park
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
📣 Corning Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Samantha Faucett →
Painted Post NY
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Public Safety & Corrections Committee →
Steuben County, NY Calendar
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Public Works Committee →
Steuben County, NY Calendar
9:30 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone missing a cat on the Southside hill?
Very friendly and looks like it belongs to someone. Let me know. (Nextdoor Southside Hill)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (03402) - 351 Park Avenue in Corning. Apply here.
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Corning. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corning here.
🗞 Nearby News
Big Flats
- Man arrested on felony charges in Big Flats (newportdispatch.com)
Horseheads
- Waverly football cruises past Norwich in Thursday night matchup (mytwintiers.com)
- Adolescents' uptick in suicidal thoughts increased after 2009, 2010 (eurekalert.org)
- Five centuries of Iven family history converge in Loose Creek (catholicmissourianonline.com)
Ok Corning! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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