Lucky Hare Brewing set to take over new location at the Seneca Harbor Marina

Lucky Hare Brewing set to take over new location at the Seneca Harbor Marina

The building that is formerly the site of Horseheads Brewing at the Seneca Harbor Marina was discussed at the Schuyler County IDA meeting Wednesday night.

6 hrs 16 mins ago by Max Coven
Tompkins County moving forward with internet expansion

Tompkins County moving forward with internet expansion

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Tompkins County is moving forward with a plan to expand high speed internet. The legislature approved a resolution to develop infrastructure to eventually expand broadband access to over 1,200 locations in the county currently witho

7 hrs 8 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Police catch suspect that caused police presence on NY-414 Saturday

Police catch suspect that caused police presence on NY-414 Saturday

DIX, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that they have found and caught the man behind the police presence Saturday that closed Route 414 for almost 10 hours. The Sheriff's Office is charging Rexford Smith, also known

9 hrs 13 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Meals on Wheels on a Bicycle

Meals on Wheels on a Bicycle

Meals on Wheels is an organization where volunteers deliver meals to those who may have limited resources or can't get around easily. One man in Elmira not only delivers some meals, he does it on a bicycle.

10 hrs 45 mins ago by Linsey Madison
Cayuga Health to host Coffee and Careers Event

Cayuga Health to host Coffee and Careers Event

Cayuga Health wants to connect with prospective Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for work at the Montour Falls-based Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility.

10 hrs 55 mins ago by Connor Freidhoff
Wellsville mathematics teacher nominated for "America's Favorite Teacher"

Wellsville mathematics teacher nominated for "America's Favorite Teacher"

A mathematics teacher for the Wellsville Central School District is in a contest for “America’s Best Teacher.” It all started when someone anonymously nominated her as a contestant...

11 hrs 17 mins ago by Alexandra Deryn
Volunteers Are Gearing Up for the 100th Anniversary of Eldridge Park's Amusement Park

Volunteers Are Gearing Up for the 100th Anniversary of Eldridge Park's Amusement Park

Volunteers at Eldridge Park are gearing up for the 100th anniversary of the amusement park with a special event for opening weekend. On May 24th, volunteers are hosting a Gala to kick off the start of a fun-filled season.

12 hrs 11 mins ago by Linsey Madison
WGI to host first ever 'Bike Night'

WGI to host first ever 'Bike Night'

DIX, N.Y. (WENY) -- Watkins Glen International is letting people take to the racetrack with their own bicycles Wednesday, May 15. Organizers are billing the event as Bike the Glen, where fans and community members on two wheels can get a feel for what 4-w

12 hrs 55 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Towanda man arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and more

Towanda man arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and more

A 31-year-old Towanda man was arrested for his alleged role in a road rage incident and for a separate series of incidents where he is accused of assaulting a pregnant woman.

17 hrs 48 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
Tractor trailer accident closes off Watkins Rd

Tractor trailer accident closes off Watkins Rd

Emergency personnel responded to a tractor trailer accident on Watkins Rd between Westinghouse and Wygant Rd around 2 a.m. 

19 hrs 16 mins ago by Crystal Bermudez
Horseheads Fire Department hiring paid driver for first time ever to support increase in calls

Horseheads Fire Department hiring paid driver for first time ever to support increase in calls

For the first time in department history, the Horseheads Fire Department has created a paid position. With the increasing number of calls the department is facing everyday, the need for a paid driver has become more pressing.

May 7th, 10:30 PM EDT by Morrissey Walsh
Elmira Police: Officer shoots aggressive, unleashed dog in the Southside

Elmira Police: Officer shoots aggressive, unleashed dog in the Southside

Elmira Police have confirmed to WENY News that an officer with the E.P.D. shot and killed a dog they say was aggressive and unleashed.

May 7th, 8:44 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Catholic Charities Opens New Dormitory-Style Homeless Shelter in Elmira

Catholic Charities Opens New Dormitory-Style Homeless Shelter in Elmira

Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties hosted a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to announce a new dormitory-style homeless shelter that's opening in Elmira. The shelter will officially open on May 8th and is for single individuals.

May 7th, 7:41 PM EDT by Linsey Madison
Southern Tier Business Expo at First Arena

Southern Tier Business Expo at First Arena

The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce partnered with First Arena to host the Southern Tier Business Expo. The event showcased the growth that's happening for local businesses around the Southern Tier region.

May 7th, 6:26 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
Upcoming College Fair 2024 at the Elmira Elks Lodge

Upcoming College Fair 2024 at the Elmira Elks Lodge

The annual College Fair returns to the Elmira Elks Lodge on Wednesday afternoon from 6 to 8 p.m. Event Coordinator Christopher Callas said this free event is open to anyone in the community. 

May 7th, 5:22 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
Ithaca police serve arrest warrant

Ithaca police serve arrest warrant

Ithaca Police Officers were called to the 300 Block of West Buffalo Street for an arrest warrant.  

May 7th, 1:24 PM EDT by Crystal Bermudez
NYSP: College Student Airlifted After Being Hit By Car

NYSP: College Student Airlifted After Being Hit By Car

According to New York State Police, a college student was LifeFlighted after he was hit by a car around 1:30 a.m. on May 4th.

May 7th, 1:12 PM EDT
The Chemung Chamber of Commerce partners with First Arena for the Southern Tier Business Expo

The Chemung Chamber of Commerce partners with First Arena for the Southern Tier Business Expo

The Chemung Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the First Arena to put together the Southern Tier Business Expo in downtown Elmira.  

May 7th, 9:12 AM EDT by Crystal Bermudez
Community reacts to open letter from the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed at Elmira City Council meeting

Community reacts to open letter from the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed at Elmira City Council meeting

A letter on behalf of the FCRW qas written, calling out blight in the City of Elmira. At Monday's packed city council meeting, about a dozen people stood up to weigh in on the letter. The overwhelming response was that change needs to happen.

May 7th, 12:11 AM EDT by Morrissey Walsh
Southern Tier Business Expo happening Tuesday

Southern Tier Business Expo happening Tuesday

The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business expo at First Arena Tuesday, May 7th, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the intention to celebrate local business and community collaboration.

May 6th, 11:59 PM EDT
Arnot Health hosting free skin cancer screening
Arnot Health hosting free skin cancer screening

Arnot Health is offering a free skin cancer screening Monday night.

Quilts of Valor awarded to Northern Tier veterans
Quilts of Valor awarded to Northern Tier veterans

The Bradford County Chapter of Quilts of Valor honored several veterans by awarding them with quilts at the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield earlier today.

Second Annual 'Free Comic Book Day & Pop Market' at Elmira Heights American Legion
Second Annual 'Free Comic Book Day & Pop Market' at Elmira Heights American Legion

Heroes Your Mom Threw Out Comic Shop, hosted 'Free Comic Book Day & Pop Market' at the Elmira Heights American Legion May 4th & 5th.

May the Fourth Be With You at the Clemens Center Fundraiser
May the Fourth Be With You at the Clemens Center Fundraiser

May the Fourth be with you was the spirit at the Clemens Center Saturday night for the annual gala.

The 19th Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser helps spread suicide prevention awareness
The 19th Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser helps spread suicide prevention awareness

Over 1,000 people laced up their walking shoes at Eldridge Park in Elmira today to walk a mile for an important cause. The Walk a Mile in my Shoes event is held yearly in support of suicide prevention.

Police searching for suspect after State Route 414 closed several hours
Police searching for suspect after State Route 414 closed several hours

After State Route 414 was closed for almost ten hours on Saturday, police say they are searching for a potentially armed suspect.

Dunkin' to Celebrate National Nurses Day with Free Coffee
Dunkin' to Celebrate National Nurses Day with Free Coffee

Dunkin' locations across the Southern Tier will be honored and celebrated on National Nurses Day Monday, May 6th with a free coffee.

The 16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival kicks off in Downtown Ithaca
The 16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival kicks off in Downtown Ithaca

Several local artists are coming together to partake in the 2024 Spring Writes Literary Festival at various locations in Downtown Ithaca. The annual festival is celebrating their 16th year.