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Elmira votes to buy First Baptist Church ruins
The city of Elmira, New York, has voted to purchase the ruins of the First Baptist Church, a local landmark left in a deteriorated state. The move puts the historic site in public hands, with residents watching to see whether the city will preserve, redevelop, or clear the remains. The decision is drawing attention in the local community.
Why now: The city council's vote on the fate of a historic downtown church property is new local news.
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