ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Elmira City Council approved the renaming of the Madison Avenue bridge in honor of two local trailblazers: Bessie Berry and A’Don Allen. Both were civil rights leaders who shattered several glass ceilings in the 1960’s and 70’s. The bridge renaming was first proposed by former […]
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) - In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Elmira City Council approved the renaming of the Madison Avenue bridge in honor of two local trailblazers: Bessie Berry and A'Don Allen. Both were civil rights leaders who shattered several glass ceilings in the 1960's and 70's.
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) - 18 News has learned the Elmira City Council will hold a vote on March 11th to rename Madison Avenue bridge in honor of A'Don Allen Senior and Bessy Berry. Both were civil rights leaders who broke barriers with many "firsts."
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Black Community Honors, a new organization dedicated to recognizing community members and their enriching and empowering work within the black community, is set to hold its first award ceremony next month in Elmira. The ceremony will honor eight individuals from the community on Saturday, Feb. 24, where they will be recognized […]