The day after Mothers Day, dozens of mothers from across the empire state traveled to the Capitol to rally for legislation to help incarcerated New Yorkers.

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

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

A look at local ceremonies, observances and parades for Memorial Day in the Twin Tiers on Monday, May 27th, 2024.

Nearly one month after Cornell University Students established a liberated zone to protest the war in Gaza, the Coalition for Mutual Liberation announced they will close Monday, May 13th.

At Foxmoor Farm in Horseheads, horseback riders are honing their craft, some of them making it all the way to national level. They train almost daily to compete, and that hard work paid off, as one came home with a national title.

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

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

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.

Hundreds of AARP advocates traveled to Albany to rally for a package of bills that could make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible.  

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

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.