No charges for the driver in a fatal pedestrian crash

No charges for the driver in a fatal pedestrian crash

The family of Liz Maloney, who was killed by a pick-up truck while walking a friend’s dog in West Elmira in January, is pursuing civil action. They’re also calling for awareness around pedestrian safety.

2 hrs 21 mins ago by Max Coven
Chemung Restaurant Week returns

Chemung Restaurant Week returns

Chemung Restaurant Week returns Friday,
March 24 through Sunday, April 2! People will have an opportunity to visit diverse restaurants with discounted meals.

15 hrs 8 mins ago by Alexandra Deryn
Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputy Terminated As a Result of Perjury

Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputy Terminated As a Result of Perjury

A man on leave from his job as Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputy was convicted by a jury Wedneday morning of perjury.

17 hrs 22 mins ago by Andrew Kane
VA Hosts PACT Act Open House

VA Hosts PACT Act Open House

ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Veterans had the opportunity to meet with VA representatives about expanded benefits related to the federal PACT Act.

17 hrs 32 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Cayuga Health launches We Ask Because We Care Campaign

Cayuga Health launches We Ask Because We Care Campaign

Cayuga Health’s 'We Ask Because We Care' campaign is aiming to help eliminate barriers preventing patients from receiving care to improve healthcare resources.

17 hrs 37 mins ago by Sam Shapiro
Vietnam Veterans 'Welcome Home' Ceremony to be held March 29 in Owego

Vietnam Veterans 'Welcome Home' Ceremony to be held March 29 in Owego

Vietnam era veterans and their families from across the Twin Tiers are invited to take part in a "Welcome Home" ceremony on March 29th, which is also National Vietnam Veterans Day.

23 hrs 48 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Spencer Man Charged in Connection to Fatal Crash in February

Spencer Man Charged in Connection to Fatal Crash in February

A Tioga County (NY) man is charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred back in February that left another person dead.

23 hrs 53 mins ago by Andrew Kane
Ithaca Police warns of phone scam impersonating the I.P.D.

Ithaca Police warns of phone scam impersonating the I.P.D.

The Ithaca Police Department has issued a warning that a new phone scam is calling people cloning the I.P.D. phone number to make victims think they are talking to real police officers.

March 23rd, 10:06 AM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Watkins Glen CSD to develop empty lot next to IMRRS

Watkins Glen CSD to develop empty lot next to IMRRS

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- After voters slimly approved a referendum for Watkins Glen Central School District to purchase an empty lot next to the International Motor Racing Research Center, the school says they plan to develop the land into something c

March 23rd, 8:13 AM EDT by Kurt Martone
Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a crack down on sticker shops in New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a crack down on sticker shops in New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul wants to crack down on sticker shops, across New York State. An Elmira sticker shop responds...

March 22nd, 10:35 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
Suspected Outbreak of Bird Flu Virus in Ithaca

Suspected Outbreak of Bird Flu Virus in Ithaca

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says there was a suspected outbreak of a bird flu virus at Reynolds Game Farm in Ithaca. The DEC says that it has affected the farm's pheasant population.

March 22nd, 8:31 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
Medicaid continuous enrollment provision ending in March 2023

Medicaid continuous enrollment provision ending in March 2023

People on Medicaid across the Southern Tier need to be aware of a pandemic-era suspension now coming to an end. Since 2020, Medicaid recipients have not had to re-certify their eligibility but will now need to re-enroll.

March 22nd, 8:04 PM EDT by Sam Shapiro
Florida Man Arrested in Towanda in Connection to Alleged Bank Robbery

Florida Man Arrested in Towanda in Connection to Alleged Bank Robbery

A Florida man was arrested in Towanda in connection to an alleged bank robbery last month just outside of Tampa.

March 22nd, 7:33 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
Family of pedestrian killed in West Elmira calls for drivers to be safer on the road

Family of pedestrian killed in West Elmira calls for drivers to be safer on the road

The family of a Pine City woman killed while walking a friend's dog in West Elmira in January has issued a statement asking drivers to be more cautious on the road.

March 22nd, 12:04 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Bath VA hosts PACT ACT Open House

Bath VA hosts PACT ACT Open House

Dozens of veterans went to the PACT ACT Open House at the Bath VA. The event was a way to inform veterans about benefits they can receive due to possible service-related toxic exposures, presumptive disability claims, and healthcare eligibility.

March 22nd, 2:43 AM EDT by Linsey Madison
Empty Bowls Luncheon Held at Notre Dame High School in Elmira

Empty Bowls Luncheon Held at Notre Dame High School in Elmira

On Tuesday, Catholic Charities hosted their 18th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon at Notre Dame High School in Elmira.

March 21st, 9:49 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
New Exhibit Opens at the Depot Museum in Horseheads

New Exhibit Opens at the Depot Museum in Horseheads

On Tuesday, the Horseheads Historical Society hosted the Opening of a New Exhibit presented by the Elmira Regional Arts Society at the Depot Museum.

March 21st, 9:49 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
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.

March 21st, 9:40 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Important gardening tips for the upcoming season

Important gardening tips for the upcoming season

The transition from winter to spring flowers are starting to bloom and gardeners may be itching to get that dirt. Dan Hurley, who is the owner and a farmer at Bradley Farms, has tips you can utilize for this upcoming planting season. '' The best thing one

March 21st, 9:22 PM EDT by De Shaun Robinson
Politics in Two: Possible Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

Politics in Two: Possible Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

WENY Political Analyst Dr. Jim Twombly breaks down the possible indictment of former President Donald Trump.

March 21st, 7:33 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
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.

Lockwood man sentenced to prison on sex abuse, child endangerment convictions
Lockwood man sentenced to prison on sex abuse, child endangerment convictions

Thomas R. Cundy will serve 12 years in state prison.

Knit the Sundays away
Knit the Sundays away

Are you ready to learn how to Knit? Corning's Rabbit Row Yarns and & Haberdashery has possibilities no matter your experience.

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.

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.

Meet Bluey, WENY's SPCA Pet of the Week!
Meet Bluey, WENY's SPCA Pet of the Week!

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Meet Bluey, WENY's Pet of the Week from the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA! Bluey is a five-year-old bulldog/terrier mix who is a ball full of energy. He does not do well with cats and is particularly choosy with his canine co

Ithaca Children's Garden camp registration is on the horizon
Ithaca Children's Garden camp registration is on the horizon

Summer is almost here! Get ready to sign up for Ithaca Children's Garden summer camp starting Monday, March 20th at noon.

Gun shots in the Town of Southport
Gun shots in the Town of Southport

Last night, Chemung County Sheriff's deputies went to 1016 Laurel Street in the Town of Southport after they received a report of several gun shots fired.