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
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.”.
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.
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.
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
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
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 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.
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).
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.
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
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
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 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
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.
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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
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.