It is in the Southern Tier of New York, a short distance north of the Pennsylvania state line. The city was the site of the Elmira Prison, a prisoner-of-war camp that held over 12,000 captured Confederate …

Jan 4, 2026 · Star-Gazette Highlights Elmira Ranking in top 20 Places to Retire The City of Elmira has made the top 20 in an analysis by a national publication of the best places to retire in New York …

The Arnot Art Museum is a landmark jewel of the art world in downtown Elmira, New York. Housed in the 1833 neo-classical Arnot family mansion, it is one of the last remaining private art collections…

Oct 30, 2025 · Elmira is a small city located in the Southern Tier of New York. With a population of about 29,000 people, Elmira is known for its deep ties to American history and its scenic surroundings. The …

We surround the City of Elmira on three sides. A unique feature of the Town is that the 44 square miles of our roads are equally divided between beautiful residential streets in West Elmira and Elmira …

Nov 3, 2025 · ELMIRA - The Chemung County Health Department, in conjunction with the Town of Van Etten, will be offering the following free rabies vaccination clinic to New York State residents: Read on...

The main settlement of Elmira set itself off from the town in 1828, becoming the Village of Elmira. The village, absorbing more of the town over the years, became the City of Elmira in 1864.

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The 43rd edition of the City of Elmira Newsletter is out now! Please take a moment to read through it as there is important sanitation information as well as government building closing information!