Greater Ithaca Activities Center hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
In just two days, the nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Saturday, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center began its annual early celebration in Tompkins County to recognize Dr. King's legacy.
'1883 Barn' in Newfield is set to be revamped by new owner who aims to preserve its history
A big piece of Tompkins County history is getting another chance to shine. The '1883 Barn' in Newfield was officially sold back in October and the new owner is sharing what the next steps for the historic building are.
Fund for Women Awards $150,000 Grant to Twin Tiers Baby Bank
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier has announced a $150,000 Empower Grant to the Twin Tiers Baby Bank. This funding, to be distributed over three years, will help the volunteer-run organization, providing the essential essenti
Man indicted after Elmira hammer attack
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County has brought charges against the man accused of trying to kill someone with a hammer in Elmira last November. Jacob Bulkley is charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault and Assault for his alleged role in the at
Dog kills owner, attacks another in Apalachin
APALACHIN, N.Y. (WENY) -- A dog killed its owner, and attacked a person out walking their dog in Tioga County, New York on Thursday. Darnelle Greeno, a 52-year-old woman from Apalachin, was attacked and killed by her dog on Pleasant View Drive in Apalachi
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
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.
Senator Lea Webb announces over $5 million from NYSDEC is awarded to Tompkins County to improve water infrastructure
On Thursday morning, Senator Lea Webb announced that over $5 million in state funding has been awarded to several towns in Tompkins County through the NYS DEC's Water Quality Improvement Project.
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
Pennsylvania announces law enforcement hiring initiative
HARRISBURG, PA. (WENY) -- Pennsylvania is helping municipalities fill vacant law enforcement positions across the Commonwealth. In a plan announced Monday, the state will spend $3,046,321 to attract and train 692 recruits statewide. The funding comes from
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
No word yet when "Boot Barn will have its grand opening in Consumer Square.
The Steuben County Health Department announced on Tuesday that they launched a harm reduction vending machine in Addison.
An elderly woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Waverly on January 4th.
A malnourished horse was rescued on Sunday, January 12th, and is now on the path to recovery. The Begin Again Horse Rescue, based in Lima, NY, removed an emaciated horse from a property on Updyke Road in the town of Hector.
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
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.
Brickhouse Pizza, a family-owned pizzeria operated by the Tricolla family, has officially opened its doors in Owego. The family's culinary knowledge spans four decades, and the Tricollas aims to bring a unique dining experience to their community.