College clubs, local businesses and community leaders took part in the annual culture day earlier today at Corning Community College.

Saturday is Elmira’s annual Downtown Cleanup event. Elmira Downtown Development has been putting the event on for years to benefit the downtown area and its visitors.  

Gov. Kathy Hochul directs an overhaul of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.  

The Finger Lakes SPCA in Bath rescued 50 cats from an abandoned mobile home in Avoca on May 3rd. They were found back in March living under extremely poor conditions but, it took several weeks to trap and transport them to the FLSPCA. Now, they need help.

A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the launch of the Justice Program of the Southern Tier. Their mission is to empower people to live free from violence and fear.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The President of Cornell University, Martha Pollack will retire on June 30, according to the school. Pollack served as the head of the school for seven years, as the campus' 14th president. Michael Kotlikoff, who is the University's

New York's Department of State held a forum at Clute Park today to promote two of its economic programs to local communities. Previous program participants gathered to provide some insight and advice for future applicants and awardees. 

A proposed constitutional amendment that would have enshrined abortion rights in the empire state faces an uncertain future due to court challenges.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced new vehicle pollution standards that aim to have a lot more electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads by 2032. 

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.

Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) highlighted several priorities included in the framework for the new farm bill. Lawmakers must develop a new farm bill every five years, and this year, it’s time for a new one.

In recent weeks, pro-Palestinian protests have escalated- in some cases turning violent- and have turned welcoming, inclusive university environments into the exact opposite, according to several Jewish students. 

The Combatting Campus Antisemitism Act is the name of a pending bill in Albany that would withold tuition assistance from college students who "knowingly engage in promoting antisemitism."

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Israel continues is military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, international relations experts believe that operation could force Hamas into a ceasefire agreement. We spoke with Elliott Abrams on the situation. Abrams is

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

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.

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.

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.

Pending legislation in Albany could change the way fantasy sports operate by allowing new types of fantasy sports games that could increase tax revenue for the state.  

Today, President Joe Biden delivered a keynote address at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s annual Days of Remembrance ceremony. The ceremony comes as antisemitism around the globe rises and as the war between Israel and Hamas rages into month seven.

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

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.

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

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.

The Chemung County Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Chemung County Youth Bureau to offer scholarships for children of eligible veterans to attend the Summer Cohesion program free of charge.