Four pedestrians hit on the Southside of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Multiple roads are closed after an accident Friday night on Elmira's Southside. As of initial publishing, S. Main St. is blocked between between West Chemung Place and Henry St. West Hudson St. is also blocked off between S. Main St
Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff Returns to Elmira to end July
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Residents of Elmira will have the chance to talk face-to-face with police and fire officials the last week of July. The City of Elmira is hosting its next 'Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff' on Wednesday, July 31st. The event provi
Veteran's Stand Down Day at Elmira's Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans who need clothing, supplies, or services can take advantage of an event in September. At the Veteran's Stand Down event will have the chance to take advantage of military surplus items but also learn about other resources a
Summer Fun Fridays: Learn about Earth and its prehistoric past
The PRI’s Museum of the Earth was opened to the public in 2003 to provide the opportunity to travel back in time into our planet’s history. New York City architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi were behind the design of the museum.
A local non-profit hosts fundraiser in Teal Park to help spay and neuter stray cats
Teal Park in Horseheads was filled with animal lovers hoping to help out the stray cat population in the area. The money raised from the picnic style fundraiser will go to a local non-profit, TLC TNR, and their spaying and neutering services.
One person dead after car crash in Danby
DANBY, N.Y. (WENY) -- One person is dead after a car accident in Danby Wednesday afternoon. According to the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, it happened on Danby Rd. around 1 p.m. Law enforcement say the driver of a Hyundai sedan going south on the road
Three local health care facilities get state funding to train workers
NEW YORK (WENY) -- New York is giving out $22.5 million dollars to 28 health care operations across the state to help them train nurses and other direct care workers. Locally, Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Chemung County Nursing Facility and the Cayuga
Horseheads sticker shop raided, accused of selling weed illegally
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Best Buds in Horseheads was closed Wednesday evening after they had their marijuana seized by law enforcement. A sign posted on the door of the business in Hanover Square reads that illicit cannabis was seized and the shop was o
Troy man will spend 5-12 years in prison on meth charges
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Troy, Pennsylvania man will serve at least 5 years in prison on two separate meth charges. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, William McClintic, 59, was sentenced to a minimum of five and a maximum of 12 years in
Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial.
A group of Chemung Co. residents is trying to get the community involved in voting ahead of the upcoming elections. Twice a week, they set up at a grocery store to help people sign up to vote.
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to take your money, but what steps are banks taking to help prevent you from being scammed? One banking institution in the Southern Tier offered some ways you can stay vigilant.
PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- The Chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education announced he will step down from the position in October. Dan Greenstein, who has headed the department for six years, told the PASSHE Board of Governors that he is r
There has been a major uptick in tickborne illnesses in Tioga County, according to the Tioga County Public Health Department.
The Stewart Park Pool in Corning will re-open on Saturday, July 27th. The City of Corning says they anticipate the pool will stay open through late August.
Three people charged in connection to the murder of a man in Bradford Co. in March appeared virtually in court on 7/22. The Bradford Co. D.A. said that while one of the defendants isn't facing a murder charge, the two who are could get the death penalty.
If you want to help a child in need who is heading back to school in the upcoming months, Catholic Charities is hosting a Back-to-School Drive. Donations of new school supplies are now being accepted until August 14th.
New York State Police say a man was arrested for DWAI after hitting a motorcyclist with his car on Saturday morning.
