Interim Elmira Police Chief to become permanent
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The City of Elmira will soon have a permanent Police Chief. According to a press release, the city announced Interim Chief Kristen Thorne will be appointed Chief of Police at 2 p.m. on Friday at City Hall. The decision comes after t
Legislature hears testimony in a budget hearing on transportation
On the first official day of budget hearings, lawmakers discussed Gov. Hochul's state budget proposals on transportation--targeting investments toward New York's roads, bridges, airports, rail facilities, transit systems, and ports.
What to Expect in Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address. Last year he talked about unity and coming together as a nation and this year, political analysts expect Biden to do damage control from recent scandals. “One of the
Pa Speaker Wraps Up Listening Tour, Republicans Remain Frustrated with Rozzi
Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) assembled a group of bipartisan lawmakers to find ways to break the gridlock that has left Harrisburg at a standstill. The workgroup’s final listening tour stop was last night in Wilkes-Barre.
Senator Gillibrand proposes dairy pricing changes, farmers say it's necessary
Did you know? There are nearly 3,500 dairy farmers in New York State alone. One dairy farmer in Chemung County believes something should be done to change the way the government handles milk pricing.
State Officials Look to Increase PA 529 Education Investments in Rural Counties
This week, state officials encouraged Pennsylvanians to prepare and invest in post-secondary education with PA 529 plans. PA 529 plans are designed to help families save for education after high school, because college can be very, very expensive.
A breakdown of Gov. Hochul's state budget proposal for mental health
Following her state of the state address a few weeks ago where she promised to expand access to mental health services, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $10.5 billion in total system spending for mental health hygiene in the state's new budget.
McCarthy, Biden Begin Talks on Debt Ceiling While Members Warn of Economic Crisis if U.S. Defaults
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress and the White House are facing a debt ceiling showdown. President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy met to begin discussions on this. Members are sounding the alarm about the economic implications if the US defa
Pa House Speaker's Workgroup Hosts Third Public Hearing to Break Gridlock
After forming a bipartisan work group to resolve gridlock in Harrisburg, House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) announced the group would hold listening tours throughout the commonwealth to hear from the people of Pennsylvania.
House Oversight Hearing Focusing on Fraud, Misuse of COVID Relief Money
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Government officials and lawmakers said billions of COVID-19 relief dollars were lost to fraud, abuse and some say mismanagement. That was the focus of the House Oversight Committee’s first full hearing. “We owe it to the Am
Pathways to Host Mardi Gras Fundraiser
Pathways, Inc. will host its 17th annual fundraiser to benefit the Erwin Child and Family Center next month, with its Mardi Gras Gala. The event will take place on Friday, February 10th, from 6:30 to 9:30PM at the Corning Museum of Glass.
Professional Box Lacrosse Association postpones remainder of inaugural season
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) - The Professional Box Lacrosse Association announced the remaining games of the 2023 inaugural season have been postponed. This includes the Elmira Renegades at First Arena. In a press release from the league on Tuesday, owner Carmen
The city of Memphis and the nation are awaiting the release of a police video depicting five officers viciously beating a Black man who later died.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Next month will mark one year of Russia's war on Ukraine. Recently, President Biden announced the U.S. will send Abrams tanks to Ukraine to push back Russian forces. Following that announcement, concerns started rising after top Ukraini
As New York continues to face a childcare crisis, this week lawmakers considered policy response.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Next month will mark one year of Russia's war on Ukraine. Recently, President Biden announced the U.S. will send Abrams tanks to Ukraine to push back Russian forces. Following that announcement, concerns started rising after top Ukraini
While serving lunch to restaurant workers who traveled to the state capital from New York City, lawmakers announced reintroducing a bill that would phase out sub-minimum wages for tipped workers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A handful of House republicans are proposing getting rid of federal taxes, even the IRS and instead, have a national sales tax. The idea is getting backlash from democrats. It’s called the “Fair Tax Act of 2023’”
In a post-Roe era, some state lawmakers took steps to break down reproductive health barriers.
During a week that would have marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the New York State legislature took another step to protect abortion access, voting for a second time to codify abortion in the state constitution.
