Laura DeNardo Elected Mayor of Watkins Glen

Laura DeNardo Elected Mayor of Watkins Glen

The results are in for the elections for Watkins Glen Mayor and Village Trustees. Laura DeNardo has been elected mayor to a four-year term.

13 hrs 43 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
State Lawmakers Still Have Questions After Hearing From Norfolk Southern CEO

State Lawmakers Still Have Questions After Hearing From Norfolk Southern CEO

State lawmakers still have questions after Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw testified in front of a State Senate Committee. On Monday, Shaw was in the hot seat as senators questioned him for the first time. 

16 hrs 23 mins ago by Brendan Scanland
Thousands of advocates rally in Albany asking legislators to put more money into healthcare

Thousands of advocates rally in Albany asking legislators to put more money into healthcare

Thousands of healthcare advocates rally in Albany urging the governor and lawmakers to put more funding in this year's budget for healthcare.

18 hrs 22 mins ago by Elise Kline
Trump's Potential Indictment Could Have Huge Political, National Implications

Trump's Potential Indictment Could Have Huge Political, National Implications

WASHINGTON, D.C. - We are waiting to see if former President Donald Trump will be criminally indicted over alleged hush-money payments made on his behalf during the 2016 presidential campaign. If a Manhattan grand jury indicts the former president, it wou

21 hrs 1 min ago by Rachel Knapp
Pennsylvania faces a Nurse shortage

Pennsylvania faces a Nurse shortage

Pennsylvania is one of many states here in the U.S. facing a Nursing shortage. The issues began before the COVID pandemic entered the picture.

21 hrs 11 mins ago by Max Coven
Brett Heffner Pleads Guilty to 2022 Corning Murder

Brett Heffner Pleads Guilty to 2022 Corning Murder

Twenty-eight year old Brett Heffner pleaded guilty to a charge of second degree murder for the death of 26-year-old Keli Collins on August 5, 2022.

22 hrs 10 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Healthy Habits to start the Spring Season

Healthy Habits to start the Spring Season

Spring has arrived and for millions of Americans the season can be considered a new year for fitness. Its important to know some tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

March 21st, 7:07 AM EDT by Dan Berman
Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector

Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector

Today, Democratic lawmakers in the PA House and Senate held a joint hearing to discuss OSHA protections for public sector workers in the commonwealth. Currently, OSHA protections only apply to the private sector

March 20th, 9:45 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Advocates call on lawmakers to pass Clean Slate Act

Advocates call on lawmakers to pass Clean Slate Act

Monday, advocates traveled to Albany to rally for a bill called the Clean Slate Act that would allow for automatic sealing of some convictions. 

March 20th, 9:29 PM EDT by Elise Kline
The Avoca Prattsburgh boys basketball team wins back-to-back state titles

The Avoca Prattsburgh boys basketball team wins back-to-back state titles

The Titans from the Avoca Prattsburgh boys basketball team defeated the Lions of Chapel Field Christian in the Class D State Championship game Sunday afternoon, by a score of 70-48.

March 20th, 6:36 PM EDT by Linsey Madison
Military Researchers Doubt Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal will Happen During President Xi's Visit to Moscow

Military Researchers Doubt Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal will Happen During President Xi's Visit to Moscow

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Moscow for the first time since Russian troops invaded Ukraine. While the visit is seen as a boost for Russian President Vladimir Putin, some hope a peace deal can be brokered during this visit.

March 20th, 4:12 PM EDT by Rachel Knapp
Police in Chemung County recover stolen guns, some remain missing

Police in Chemung County recover stolen guns, some remain missing

A 40-year-old Van Etten man was arrested on burglary charges after allegedly stealing a large number of guns, coins and other valuables from a home in Veteran earlier this month. Most of the guns were recovered.

March 20th, 1:27 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Elmira Police respond to a motor vehicle crashing into a house

Elmira Police respond to a motor vehicle crashing into a house

Elmira police respond to motor vehicle accident last night around 11:00 P.M.

March 18th, 1:08 PM EDT by Dan Berman
LECOM celebrates 'Match Day'

LECOM celebrates 'Match Day'

LECOM medical students celebrated 'Match Day.' 100 percent of the medical school's 540 graduates were accepted into residency programs, across the nation.

March 17th, 10:16 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin

International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin

The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.

March 17th, 9:40 PM EDT
Tompkins County Sheriff's Office warns of check fraud

Tompkins County Sheriff's Office warns of check fraud

Over the past month the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office says it has seen a marked increase in check fraud in the county and is warning residents in an effort to curb the increase.

March 17th, 5:46 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Over $4 Billion In Treasury Vault Waiting to Be Claimed by Pa Residents

Over $4 Billion In Treasury Vault Waiting to Be Claimed by Pa Residents

There are over $4 billion in unclaimed property in the Pennsylvania treasury vault. According to Treasury officials, one-in-ten Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property waiting for them.  

March 17th, 5:26 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
NY one-house budget resolutions to include Gov. Hochul's cigarette tax increase

NY one-house budget resolutions to include Gov. Hochul's cigarette tax increase

This week in their one-house budget resolutions, New York legislators did not fully advance the governor's proposal to expand the state's ban on the sale of flavored vaping products and tobacco to include menthol. 

March 17th, 5:11 PM EDT by Elise Kline
NY one-house budget resolutions repeal Medicaid carve out

NY one-house budget resolutions repeal Medicaid carve out

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan proposes a transition from Medicaid managed care plans to NYRx, a fee-for-service Medicaid program. But this week lawmakers repealed this transition in their one-house budget resolutions. 

March 16th, 7:09 PM EDT by Elise Kline
Pa Lawmakers Hold Hearing to Discuss Lingering Impacts of Train Derailment

Pa Lawmakers Hold Hearing to Discuss Lingering Impacts of Train Derailment

This week, House lawmakers held a hearing in Beaver County on the East Palestine train derailment. It's been over 40 days since the Norfolk Southern train transporting hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, but concerns still linger for many. 

March 16th, 5:06 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Pa Republicans Express Concerns with Proposed Budget Outlook
Pa Republicans Express Concerns with Proposed Budget Outlook

Today, Republican lawmakers in the PA House shared additional thoughts on Governor Josh Shapiro’s first budget proposal. They agree with several proposals, however, they have concerns with where the proposed budget will leave PA a few years down the road

Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies Investigating Suspicious Death
Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies Investigating Suspicious Death

Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a suspicious death in the town of Lansing.

Nor'easter storm impact on Albany
Nor'easter storm impact on Albany

Capital region hit with six inches of snow from Nor'easter storm.

Researchers Warn of Possible New Cold War if China Supplies Russia with Weapons
Researchers Warn of Possible New Cold War if China Supplies Russia with Weapons

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the war in Ukraine continues, there’s a growing fear that other global powers like China could get involved. Military researchers said China's enhanced involvement could potentially lead to a new Cold War. First responders and

Mental health advocates push for more funding in NY budget for cost-of-living adjustment
Mental health advocates push for more funding in NY budget for cost-of-living adjustment

Monday, mental health advocates traveled to Albany to plead for an 8.5 percent increase to the cost-of-living adjustment in the state budget to bolster the mental health workforce. 

Tompkins Co. musician reflects on becoming three-time Grammy Award winner, one month later
Tompkins Co. musician reflects on becoming three-time Grammy Award winner, one month later

FREEVILLE, N.Y. (WENY) -- A small-town kid who brought home the gold. That’s one way to describe Tompkins County musician Lonnie Park after he became a three-time Grammy Award winner last month. “I'm super grateful,” he said. “It&r

A budget amendment seeks to exempt farms from phase out of fossil fuel equipment
A budget amendment seeks to exempt farms from phase out of fossil fuel equipment

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget recently reached the 30 day mark--her time to make amendments. One of her budget amendments includes an exemption for farms using fossil fuel equipment. 

Brain injury advocates call on lawmakers to fund continuum of care plan
Brain injury advocates call on lawmakers to fund continuum of care plan

Advocates are calling on lawmakers to fund continuum of care for brain injury survivors. Some advocates said survivors need this funding to expand information and resources.