ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Meet Pepe, WENY's Pet of the Week from the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA! Pepe is an almost 9-year-old male Dachshund/Standard Smooth Haired/Miniature Pinscher mix who thinks everything is fun and meant to be played with. Acc

CHAUTAUQUA, NY (WENY)--New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at the New York retreat where author Salman Rushdie was stabbed on Friday in Chautauqua. Hochul addressed the crowd on Sunday at Chautauqua Institution in western New York, where Rushdie was atta

Toni Bourdette has dedicated herself to giving back to veterans in the Southern Tier, with quilt-making. Right now, Bourdette has over 150 quilts to work on, with a group of 55 volunteers in the Southern Tier.

WELLSBORO, P.A. (WENY) -- Cosplayers from all over came out to the Northern Tier this weekend to suit up for the 1st Annual Wellsboro Comic Con.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY)- Ithaca Police responded report of a stabbing that had occurred in the 100 Block of West Green Street yesterday at around 8:40 PM. Upon arrival Officers located the victim who had sustained a stab wound to his arm. The victim identifie

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY)-- Law enforcement agencies throughout New York State will be increasing patrols to target speeding from August 14th-21st. Speed awareness week begins on Sunday. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Saturday, it is a high-visibility

Corning Painted-Post East High's Class of 1972 celebrated their 50th reunion, today. Classmates came together to share hugs, laughs, and memories.

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival 2022 returned this weekend, showcasing an array of jazz artists at Thorne Street Park in Horseheads on Saturday.

SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- The bicentennial festivities in Southport continued Saturday afternoon with a time capsule burial.  

Beginning August 15th, westbound traffic near Exit 58 in the town of Chemung will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs.

Beginning August 22nd, a portion of County Route 76 will be closed through August 26th due to a culvert pipe replacement. Also, Hopper Hill Bridge in Troupsburg will be closed for about five weeks to replace the deck with new concrete slabs.

The Finger Lakes Boating Museum is dedicated to the preservation and education of the Finger Lakes' boating heritage.

The Ithaca Artist Market returned for its 30th year at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market grounds. Over 80 artists came out to share their work with the community.

CORNING N.Y. (WENY) -- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was at Corning Incorporated Friday afternoon to share how future investments in manufacturing could help companies across the Southern Tier. 

SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WENY) - The Town of Southport will be celebrating its bicentennial Saturday, August 13th at Chapel Park in Pine City. The event will be held from 2 to 5 PM with the opening ceremony featuring chapter 803 of the Vietnam Veterans of America

Andrew Mallow was sworn in today as the new Elmira Fire Chief replacing the retired Joseph Martino.

Ithaca Police responded earlier this afternoon for a report of shots fired. No injuries or damage have been reported.

A Rochester woman was arrested following a report of an alleged burglary in the town of Fremont in Steuben County.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties is hosting a back to school drive for students in the area from Kindergarten to 6th grade. "It's probably not going to have everything they need to go back to school, but to give t

11-year-old Karson Preston was told by a SunShine Shows LLC worker, he could not ride the rides at the Tioga, Pennsylvania County Fair, last night. It was because he did not have the required hand stamp.