Lace up for the 2024 Walk a Mile in My Shoes Fundraiser

Lace up for the 2024 Walk a Mile in My Shoes Fundraiser

The 19th annual "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" laces up to fund raise and advocate for suicide prevention. Registration is open until the event is full and hits the walking path at Eldrige Park in Elmira on Saturday, May 4th.

3 hrs 57 mins ago by Max Coven
Fallen Trooper Jacques Rougeau Honored in Annual State Police Ceremony

Fallen Trooper Jacques Rougeau Honored in Annual State Police Ceremony

An annual ceremony honored Trooper Jacques Rougeau.

9 hrs 18 mins ago by Kara Jeffers
Advocates disappointed in childcare investments from the state

Advocates disappointed in childcare investments from the state

At a time when childcare costs are rising and providers are struggling to retain staff, many advocates said the final budget missed the mark. 

9 hrs 19 mins ago by Elise Kline
House Passed Antisemitism Awareness Bill, Pro-Palestinian Encampments on College Campuses Continue

House Passed Antisemitism Awareness Bill, Pro-Palestinian Encampments on College Campuses Continue

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US House of Representatives recently passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Members hope the legislation will deter antisemitism on college campus. This legislation is moving forward in the Senate as pro-Palestinian encampments on c

9 hrs 19 mins ago by Rachel Knapp
Alfred State College to host their annual Spring concert May 4

Alfred State College to host their annual Spring concert May 4

ALFRED, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Alfred State Performing Arts organizations will be holding their annual Spring concert Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in the Cappadonia Auditorium. The concert is a culmination with three musical ensembles throughout the semester. R

15 hrs 36 mins ago by Crystal Bermudez
Congressman Marc Molinaro voices antisemitism concerns on House floor

Congressman Marc Molinaro voices antisemitism concerns on House floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WENY) -- Congressman Marc Molinaro spoke on the House floor yesterday and condemned what he called antisemitism on college campuses, including the demonstrations at Cornell University in New York's 19th congressional district. This comes

16 hrs ago by Crystal Bermudez
Chemung Co. IDA Chairman Announces New Team & League for First Arena

Chemung Co. IDA Chairman Announces New Team & League for First Arena

The Chemung County Industrial Development Agency voted on a resolution Wednesday, May 1st, to approve a new team and a new league before holding a press conference to make the announcement.

May 1st, 11:38 PM EDT by Linsey Madison
Celebrating the Community with the United Way of the Southern Tier

Celebrating the Community with the United Way of the Southern Tier

On Wednesday, May 1st, the United Way of the Southern Tier hosted its annual community awards dinner highlighting people and groups who advocate, volunteer and give to the community.

May 1st, 11:22 PM EDT by Max Coven
Elmira Aviators Named Newest Team to Play at First Arena

Elmira Aviators Named Newest Team to Play at First Arena

A new hockey league and team is coming to Elmira's First Arena.

May 1st, 9:29 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Greene: Vote to Oust Speaker Johnson Coming Next Week

Greene: Vote to Oust Speaker Johnson Coming Next Week

After weeks of a looming threat to oust her own party’s Speaker, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R- GA) announced this morning she will force a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) next week. 

May 1st, 7:04 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Local High Schoolers Compete in PennDOT Project Finals

Local High Schoolers Compete in PennDOT Project Finals

What started as a homework assignment, ended today with a presentation to dozens of PennDOT staff—including the Secretary of Transportation, Mike Carroll. Three seniors from Wellsboro High School took a trek to Harrisburg today to compete in the Pen

May 1st, 7:04 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Republicans in Albany blast pro-Palestine protests

Republicans in Albany blast pro-Palestine protests

Republicans in Albany continue to blast pro-Palestine protests happening across the state– calling them antisemitic.  

May 1st, 5:56 PM EDT by Elise Kline
Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser,” “Forty Miles of Bad Road" and “Cannonball” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians, has died at age 86.

May 1st, 4:43 PM EDT
Head Start Programs in Steuben County to Receive $5 Million Grant

Head Start Programs in Steuben County to Receive $5 Million Grant

The Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Steuben County will receive more than $5 million in federal grant funding.

April 30th, 9:22 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Campbell-Savona Teacher Selected for NASA Summer Program

Campbell-Savona Teacher Selected for NASA Summer Program

Trisha Daningburg is excited to head to Houston, Texas for the Liftoff Summer Institute Program, which helps teachers increase their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through space education.

April 30th, 7:47 PM EDT by Linsey Madison
Speaker Johnson on Campus Protests: "Enough is Enough"

Speaker Johnson on Campus Protests: "Enough is Enough"

Encampments remain in place at prestigious universities across the country as university officials struggle to manage the protests. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are now exploring ways to step in and handle the chaos.

April 30th, 7:04 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
2nd Amendment Rights Rally in Harrisburg

2nd Amendment Rights Rally in Harrisburg

Dozens of lawmakers stood on the capitol steps today in Pennsylvania for a 2nd Amendment rights rally. Advocates from across the state came in support of what remains one of America’s most divisive government topics.

April 30th, 7:01 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Netanyahu Announces to Move Forward with Rafah Operation, US Not Seen Credible Plan

Netanyahu Announces to Move Forward with Rafah Operation, US Not Seen Credible Plan

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he wants to move forward with a military operation in the heavily populated city of Rafah regardless of whether a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached. Rafah is a southern city in Gaza.

April 30th, 6:54 PM EDT by Rachel Knapp
Trump held in criminal contempt in N.Y. hush money trial

Trump held in criminal contempt in N.Y. hush money trial

Former president Donald Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate a gag order from a judge in his New York hush money case.  

April 30th, 6:29 PM EDT by Elise Kline
Man Charged Following Shooting in Avoca

Man Charged Following Shooting in Avoca

New York State Police were called to a home on State Route 415 in Avoca, just after 6:15PM Monday, following a report from a third party that a neighbor had shot their friend with a shotgun.

April 30th, 4:15 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Contaminated raw milk found in Schuyler Co.
Contaminated raw milk found in Schuyler Co.

ODESSA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is warning local consumers to not drink raw milk bought from Sunset View Creamery due to a possible contamination. State officials say inspectors found Campylobacter jejuni in

Sayre, PA Man Charged in Drug Bust
Sayre, PA Man Charged in Drug Bust

According to a criminal complaint filed by Sayre Borough Police, they arrested Wyatt R. Yanney on Sunday, April 28th. According to police, they investigated a tip of suspected drug activity at an apartment on Draper Street in the borough.

N.Y. policy tries to combat deep fakes in elections
N.Y. policy tries to combat deep fakes in elections

With many elections on the horizon, state lawmakers in Albany pass policy to combat the use of deepfakes in elections.  

Wells College Announces Closure
Wells College Announces Closure

Wells College, located in Aurora, issued a statement of if its impending closure on Monday, citing financial difficulties, including declining enrollment.

Students say Cornell University has suspended 4 protestors as encampment continues
Students say Cornell University has suspended 4 protestors as encampment continues

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- It’s been more than 24 hours since students at Cornell University have set up an encampment on the Arts Quad on campus, calling it a ‘liberated zone.’ In the first referendum in 25 years, undergraduate students pas

On Stage with 'United with Voices' Fundraiser
On Stage with 'United with Voices' Fundraiser

On Saturday, April 27th, the 'United with Voices' returned to Tioga Downs. Eleven singing contestants took the stage singing LIVE in front of judges to see who became the winner of the annual competition.

The Winner of the 2024 Seneca7, a 77.7 Mile Relay has Crossed the Finish Line
The Winner of the 2024 Seneca7, a 77.7 Mile Relay has Crossed the Finish Line

Laces were tied tightly for the 12th annual "Seneca7," a 77.7 mile relay around Seneca Lake. The winner just crossed the finish line, and the winning team is...

The Chemung County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Returns in May
The Chemung County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Returns in May

On Saturday, May 18th Chemung County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of old household chemicals. This waste disposal is hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County and is free.