The Y at Watson Woods hosts Spring Fling

The Y at Watson Woods hosts Spring Fling

PAINTED POST (WENY)-- While it is prom season for many high schoolers, the YMCA in Painted Post a different type of prom. They called it, Spring Fling, and it was specially made for people of all abilities.

1 hr 16 mins ago by De Shaun Robinson
NYSEG & Woodlawn Court Reach Agreement to Avoid Shutoff

NYSEG & Woodlawn Court Reach Agreement to Avoid Shutoff

The shutoff date was May 14th, but as of May 15th, management said it worked out an agreement with NYSEG to keep the lights on.

1 hr 35 mins ago by Linsey Madison
$50,000 grant gifted to Mark Twain's Quarry Farm

$50,000 grant gifted to Mark Twain's Quarry Farm

A historic landmark that once served as a summer home to Mark Twain has received a generous grant for fire protection, one of its biggest threats.

2 hrs 20 mins ago by Alexandra Deryn
Guthrie Clinic re-unites with trauma survivors for National Trauma Survivors Day

Guthrie Clinic re-unites with trauma survivors for National Trauma Survivors Day

Trauma Survivors at Guthrie Clinic told their stories of perseverance and triumph over injury -- and the contributions of the staff that took care of them.

2 hrs 31 mins ago by Connor Freidhoff
Chemung Co. Sheriff's Inv. Theetge released from in-patient Rochester rehab facility

Chemung Co. Sheriff's Inv. Theetge released from in-patient Rochester rehab facility

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Michael Theetge, who was critically injured while responding to a shoplifting incident in Big Flats, has been released from a Rochester Rehabilitation Facility that he was recovering at. Accordi

2 hrs 40 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Southern Tioga School District votes down consolidation plan

Southern Tioga School District votes down consolidation plan

BLOSSBURG, PA. (WENY) -- At a recent Board of Education meeting for the Southern Tioga School District, the Board of Directors voted to not move forward with a school consolidation plan. Instead, members voted in favor of an infrastructure improvement pla

2 hrs 42 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Ride vendor for Chemung Co. Fair goes out of business, fair searching for new vendor

Ride vendor for Chemung Co. Fair goes out of business, fair searching for new vendor

According to the Chemung County Fair Facebook page, the contracted vendor for rides and games at the fair has gone out of business.

4 hrs 26 mins ago by Morrissey Walsh
Man pleads guilty to 2023 Elmira murder

Man pleads guilty to 2023 Elmira murder

A 23-year-old man will spend at least 20 years in prison after pleading guilty on Wednesday, May 15th to murder in the second degree.

7 hrs 55 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
Elmira Police arrest on weapons and menacing charges

Elmira Police arrest on weapons and menacing charges

A 30-year-old man was arrested by Elmira Police after they said he threatened someone while holding handgun in the morning hours of Wednesday, May 15th.

9 hrs 8 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
Horseheads Kiwanis Club Honors Local Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

Horseheads Kiwanis Club Honors Local Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

The Kiwanis Club of Horseheads nominated local law enforcement officers of the year on Tuesday night. Each year they take nominations from the heads of area departments, and award the officers for their service.

20 hrs 33 mins ago by Morrissey Walsh
The 2024 Special Olympics Summer Games to be held in Ithaca, volunteers needed

The 2024 Special Olympics Summer Games to be held in Ithaca, volunteers needed

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY)-- The Special Olympics is set to be held in Ithaca on June 14-15th and the organization is looking for about 450 volunteers.

May 14th, 8:17 PM EDT by De Shaun Robinson
Elmira Police Release Officer Bodycam Footage in Dog Shooting Incident

Elmira Police Release Officer Bodycam Footage in Dog Shooting Incident

The Elmira Police Department released the body camera footage worn by an officer that shot an aggressive dog while responding to an incident on the city's southside last week.

May 14th, 7:10 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
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

May 14th, 4:30 PM EDT by Kurt Martone
Missing Athens Woman with Dementia Found Safe

Missing Athens Woman with Dementia Found Safe

According to authorities on scene, Johnston has been found alive in a wooded area near the train tracks between Route 220 and 199 and is safe.

May 14th, 7:15 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Tanglewood Tuesday: Meet Pedro the Bearded dragon!

Tanglewood Tuesday: Meet Pedro the Bearded dragon!

Pedro is an animal ambassador at the Tanglewood Nature Center and is native to Australia.

May 14th, 9:39 AM EDT by Crystal Bermudez
Online Auction of Chemung County Surplus Set for May 2024

Online Auction of Chemung County Surplus Set for May 2024

The online auction for Chemung County Surplus Equipment is scheduled to start on May 14, 2024, with bidding concluding on May 23, 2024.

May 14th, 8:53 AM EDT by Crystal Bermudez
Cornell University encampment protest taken down

Cornell University encampment protest taken down

After eighteen days, the encampment protest at Cornell University is coming to an end. The encampment was set up by the Coalition for Mutual Liberation, in protest of the war in Gaza.

May 14th, 4:58 PM EDT by Morrissey Walsh
C-Tran looking for community input on bus routes

C-Tran looking for community input on bus routes

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County's bus network is performing a route planning study to review and update the bus routes. According to C-Tran's website, the study will "review and update routes to meet the changing needs of the community in order to c

May 13th, 6:23 PM EDT by Kurt Martone
United Way of the Southern Tier awards over $170,000 to local programs supporting senior citizens

United Way of the Southern Tier awards over $170,000 to local programs supporting senior citizens

United Way of the Southern Tier announced the 13 special grant winners of $171,705 to help serve local senior citizens

May 13th, 6:12 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
Over $3 million coming to local police departments in state money

Over $3 million coming to local police departments in state money

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Over $3 million in New York State money is coming to 16 local departments for agencies to buy new technology and equipment. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, the state is giving out $127 million to 378 law enforcement agen

May 13th, 5:09 PM EDT by Kurt Martone
Paws for Laws 10th Annual K-9 Fundraiser Returns this Week
Paws for Laws 10th Annual K-9 Fundraiser Returns this Week

Mark your calendars to fundraise for New York State's Police Troop E's K-9 unit. The 10th annual Paws for Laws event is happening on Saturday, May 18th from 12-6 pm at the Horseheads Elks Club

Man taken to the Hospital after Early Morning Assault at Byrne Dairy
Man taken to the Hospital after Early Morning Assault at Byrne Dairy

One person was injured and another arrested early Sunday morning at the Byrne Dairy on Elmira's Southside.

Elmira Elk's hosts Jukebox Hero Scholarship Fundraiser
Elmira Elk's hosts Jukebox Hero Scholarship Fundraiser

On Saturday afternoon. the Elmira Elks Lodge held their annual sock hop fundraiser, aiming to help local college students.

DEC Denial of Air Permit Renewal for Greenidge Generation Upheld
DEC Denial of Air Permit Renewal for Greenidge Generation Upheld

Nearly two years after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation first denied the renewal application of a Title V air permit for Greenidge Generation in Yates County, that decision will stay, after a lengthy appeals process. 

Buckle Up for the Ultimate Ride to Prom with Watkins Glen International
Buckle Up for the Ultimate Ride to Prom with Watkins Glen International

Buckle up for the "Ultimate Ride to Prom" with Watkins Glen International. The program is offering several couples a chance to ride to the dance in a pace car with an important message about safe driving practices.

CCC Culture Day highlights unique outreach and networking opportunities
CCC Culture Day highlights unique outreach and networking opportunities

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

Village of Watkins Glen hosting Dumpster Day Saturday
Village of Watkins Glen hosting Dumpster Day Saturday

The Dumpster Day event takes place Saturday, May 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Elmira's downtown cleanup happening on Saturday
Elmira's downtown cleanup happening on Saturday

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.