Numerous area Sheriffs implement Blue Envelope Program

Numerous area Sheriffs implement Blue Envelope Program

TIOGA COUNTY, PA. (WENY) -- The Tioga County, Pennsylvania Sheriff's Office is implementing a program designed to help drivers with special needs during traffic stops. The initiative is called the Blue Envelope Program. Drivers with autism, anxiety, commu

2 hrs 11 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags

Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.”.

3 hrs 48 mins ago
Schuyler County Sheriff's Office K-9 receives donated protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s

Schuyler County Sheriff's Office K-9 receives donated protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s

A law enforcement officer with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office has received a new piece of equipment to keep her safe in the field. One of the department's K-9s was gifted with protective body armor and her handler shares more about it.

6 hrs 45 mins ago by Alecia Solorzano
Uncertainty Surrounds the Ceasefire Deal between Israel and Hamas Actually Following Through

Uncertainty Surrounds the Ceasefire Deal between Israel and Hamas Actually Following Through

After 15 months, a ceasefire deal is on the horizon in Gaza that could bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.

6 hrs 56 mins ago by Max Coven
Langworthy, Gillibrand React to Proposed Ceasefire Deal, Israel Delays Vote to Proceed

Langworthy, Gillibrand React to Proposed Ceasefire Deal, Israel Delays Vote to Proceed

Today, members of Congress are reacting to a proposed ceasefire deal in Gaza which could take effect as early as this weekend. News broke on Wednesday of the ceasefire-hostage agreement between Hamas and Israel.

7 hrs 1 min ago by Brendan Scanland
“Down Inside, I Just Want to Farm”: Dairy Farm Vision Fragile Against Margins

“Down Inside, I Just Want to Farm”: Dairy Farm Vision Fragile Against Margins

Sometimes, you just want to own a dairy farm.

7 hrs 1 min ago by Kara Jeffers
Bradford Co. man sentenced for sexually abusing multiple juveniles

Bradford Co. man sentenced for sexually abusing multiple juveniles

A 57-year-old man from Bradford Co. could spend the rest of the his life in jail after being sentenced on four counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault and more.

7 hrs 30 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
Finger Lakes Wine Festival rebranded to F.L.X. Summer Fest

Finger Lakes Wine Festival rebranded to F.L.X. Summer Fest

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- The almost three-decade old celebration of wine and food in the Finger Lakes now has a new name. The Finger Lakes Wine Festival, which started in 1997, will now be known as F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen, Watkins Glen Internat

8 hrs 7 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Corning Man Charged Following High Speed Chase in Steuben County in Stolen Vehicle

Corning Man Charged Following High Speed Chase in Steuben County in Stolen Vehicle

A Corning man is charged with multiple charges after he allegedly led police on a high speed chase in a stolen car.

10 hrs 29 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Committee Assignments Confirmed in Harrisburg

Committee Assignments Confirmed in Harrisburg

several local elected officials are chairs of different committees.

22 hrs 16 mins ago by Kara Jeffers
First Look at plans for Brand Park Playground

First Look at plans for Brand Park Playground

The City of Elmira has given a first look at the playground and splash-pad that the city is installing in place of Brand Park Pool.

January 15th, 11:55 PM EST by Morrissey Walsh
Renovations at former Dana Lyon Elementary School underway

Renovations at former Dana Lyon Elementary School underway

BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- Renovations at the former Dana Lyon Elementary School in Bath are now underway, according to Pike Construction Services, the company working on the project. The company is turning the building into residential units, office space and

January 15th, 11:50 PM EST by Kurt Martone
Elmira Youth Court Welcomes New Members

Elmira Youth Court Welcomes New Members

In a packed courtroom, the Elmira Youth Court inducted their new members Wednesday night.

January 15th, 11:49 PM EST by Morrissey Walsh
Biden Delivers Farewell Address, Highlights Administration's Success and Warns about Abuse of Power

Biden Delivers Farewell Address, Highlights Administration's Success and Warns about Abuse of Power

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In President Joe Biden’s farewell address, he touched on a number of topics: from where his administration had success and the dangers that lie ahead. Most of the speech centered around upholding our democracy. “We are a nat

January 15th, 10:19 PM EST by Rachel Knapp
Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

President Joe Biden is preparing to deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office.

January 15th, 10:07 PM EST
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: The Potter's Hands Foundation talks impact on the region

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: The Potter's Hands Foundation talks impact on the region

In every year since 2010, January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. A local nonprofit organization, The Potter's Hands Foundations, is helping victims of trafficking and sharing more on the issue's impacts right here in the region.

January 15th, 8:53 PM EST by Alecia Solorzano
Republicans Eye Extending, Improving 2017 Trump Tax Policies

Republicans Eye Extending, Improving 2017 Trump Tax Policies

It will be a pivotal year for tax policy. A 2017 Trump tax law is set to expire at the end of 2025. Republicans in Congress are working to extend and improve upon Trump-era tax policies from the Tax Cuts and Jobs act (TCJA).

January 15th, 8:36 PM EST by Brendan Scanland
Harm Reduction Vending Machine Open in Steuben County

Harm Reduction Vending Machine Open in Steuben County

In an effort to help combat the opioid epidemic, Steuben County Public Health launched a new harm reduction vending machine. It's located at the Addison Fire Department and is open 24/7.

January 15th, 8:10 PM EST by Linsey Madison
No One Hurt in Large Morning Fire in Ithaca's Jungle

No One Hurt in Large Morning Fire in Ithaca's Jungle

No one was hurt in a large fire that broke out Wednesday morning in one of Ithaca's homeless encampments known as the "jungle."

January 15th, 6:58 PM EST by Renata Stiehl
Cabinet Nominees React to Ceasefire Deal, Global Security Issues During Day 2 of Confirmation Hearings

Cabinet Nominees React to Ceasefire Deal, Global Security Issues During Day 2 of Confirmation Hearings

Today, cabinet nominees including Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe were among the six candidates who spent hours fielding questions from senators on Capitol Hill.  

January 15th, 6:56 PM EST by Brendan Scanland
Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Grilled in Senate Hearing
Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Grilled in Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President- Elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced tough questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. While some Republicans gave him a warm welcome, Democrats grilled him on policy and allegations

January 14th, 5:53 PM EST
President commutes sentence of Ithaca-based accountant convicted of fraud
President commutes sentence of Ithaca-based accountant convicted of fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WENY) -- A former Ithaca-based accountant convicted of performing multi-million dollar fraud schemes is free from federal custody after President Joe Biden commuted his sentence. Andrew LaVigne was found guilty in 2019 on charges of bank

House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports

Tuesday, House Republicans and leading voices against transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports, were on Capitol Hill to celebrate the passage of the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.” 

Steuben Sheriff Warns Residents of New Scam Calls
Steuben Sheriff Warns Residents of New Scam Calls

STEUBEN CO., N.Y. (WENY) -- The Steuben County Sheriff's office warns residents about increased scam calls in which fraudsters impersonate local law enforcement. According to Sheriff Jim Allard, Scammers are calling residents claiming they missed a court

Elmira approves 2025 operating budget
Elmira approves 2025 operating budget

The Elmira City Council approved the 2025 operating budget, including a 5.3% tax hike. The operating budget, which funds day to day operations in the city for the year, comes with a price tag of $41,421,507, and passed in a 5 to 1 vote.

Filling a Gap in Service; Urgent Care for Behavioral Health Emergencies
Filling a Gap in Service; Urgent Care for Behavioral Health Emergencies

The urgent care for those in mental health crisis.

Checkpoints, Fencing, Other Security Measures in Place Ahead of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
Checkpoints, Fencing, Other Security Measures in Place Ahead of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Officials estimate about a quarter of a million people are expected to make their way to our nation’s capital to watch the presidential inauguration. Law enforcement officials rolled out their security plans for the big event. &ld

January 13th, 5:01 PM EST
Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings Set to Kick Off Tuesday
Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings Set to Kick Off Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, nominees will be questioned by the respective Senate committees that have oversight over their departments. Republicans are rushing to have their ducks in a row by the time Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.