“Reading is a fun and joyful experience”: Book Fest returns to Wisner Park May 18

“Reading is a fun and joyful experience”: Book Fest returns to Wisner Park May 18

The Family Reading Partnership of the Chemung Valley is presenting this year's annual Book Fest taking place at Wisner Park, Saturday, May 18.

1 hr 24 mins ago by Crystal Bermudez
'Ride of Silence' in Elmira honoring fallen bicyclists and to spread awareness

'Ride of Silence' in Elmira honoring fallen bicyclists and to spread awareness

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 20 bicyclists are killed on their bikes across the country each week.

9 hrs 19 mins ago by Nick Quattrini
Schuyler County Sheriff's Office honors Law Enforcement Memorial Day

Schuyler County Sheriff's Office honors Law Enforcement Memorial Day

The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office held their 5th annual Law Enforcement Day Service Wednesday evening. The ceremony was in remembrance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, which falls on May 15th every year.

10 hrs 18 mins ago by Morrissey Walsh
Josh Palmer Fund's 25th year kicks off with 100 inning baseball game

Josh Palmer Fund's 25th year kicks off with 100 inning baseball game

The Josh Palmer Fund officially kicked off their 25th year with the annual 100 inning baseball game played at Elmira high school.

10 hrs 26 mins ago by Karina Norman
Cycle around Watkins Glen International at the first Bike Night

Cycle around Watkins Glen International at the first Bike Night

Buckle your helmets for the first ever bike night at Watkins Glen International. This time locals had the chance to take a lap around the course instead of professional race car drivers.

11 hrs 18 mins ago by Max Coven
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

11 hrs 43 mins ago by Kurt Martone
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.

14 hrs 47 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.

15 hrs 6 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.

15 hrs 50 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.

16 hrs 1 min 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

16 hrs 10 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

16 hrs 12 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.

17 hrs 57 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.

21 hrs 26 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.

22 hrs 38 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.

May 15th, 12:03 AM EDT 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
Memorial Day Observances, Parades in the Twin Tiers 2024
Memorial Day Observances, Parades in the Twin Tiers 2024

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

Toss for Tails corn hole Fundraiser coming to Montour Falls
Toss for Tails corn hole Fundraiser coming to Montour Falls

Hop Notch's first annual Toss for Tails will host a corn hole tournament benefiting the Humane Society of Schuyler County on Saturday, May 18th.

Cornell Students Liberated Zone Shutting Down Monday Night
Cornell Students Liberated Zone Shutting Down Monday Night

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.

Wild West Outfitters holds soft opening; attracts hundreds in first weekend
Wild West Outfitters holds soft opening; attracts hundreds in first weekend

Bradford County western apparel store Wild West Outfitters held a soft opening ahead of an official grand opening to celebrate new renovations and upcoming attractions within it's space.

Local horseback riders compete at national level, bring home national title
Local horseback riders compete at national level, bring home national title

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.

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.