ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Demolition crews began work on Tuesday to raze a former Elmira mainstay.

The former Moretti's Restaurant at 800 Hatch Street was torn down, after sitting vacant for several years. The restaurant served as a staple in the community for decades, until it closed in 2020.

The building later fell into foreclosure, and was purchased at auction in 2022 by Blaisdell Associates in Elmira for $40,200.

No word on what future plans there may be for the property.