The City of Elmira announced changes in traffic patterns that will begin Monday, August 26 as Phase Two of the North Main Street Cultural Connector Project kicks off. 

History comes alive in Elmira this weekend with the reenactment of the Revolutionary War Battle of Newtown.

ITHACA, N.Y.(WENY)--The Tompkins County Chamber has selected the Cherry Arts Space in Tompkins County to be their second recipient of the "We Think Your Gorges" award!

BATH, N.Y. (WENY) – With National Immunization Awareness Month in August and kids getting ready to head back to the classroom if they haven't already, Steuben County Public Health officials are reminding parents and guardians of the importance of keeping their children’s vaccinations up to date, with new state regulations in place. This school year, non-medical (i.e. religious) exemptions are no longer accepted by schools. All children attending schools, daycare's, or rid...

Fire Marshal for the city of Elmira discusses regulations when it comes to inspecting daycare's in New York state. 

Elmira, NY (WENY) -- A house, with one person inside and multiple pets was destroyed after a fire on Elmira's Southside. Firefighters had to contend with large flames shooting out of the home initially, but were able to get control of the fire within about 10 minutes. Deputy Chief, Chris Putney credited the work the work of the fireman for being able to put out the fire so quickly.

Kinleigh Burgess is a 4-year-old girl with autism from Corning who discovered her love for cheerleading through the Sparkle program. Sparkle is managed by the non-profit organization, Trust Allstars, and allows children with learning disabilities to learn cheerleading techniques every week free of charge at the Arnot Mall.

One local man from the region is praising staff at Tioga Downs Casino and Guthrie after "hitting the jackpot" in an unexpected way.

Students are getting ready to head back to school, which can be a difficult time financially for many families. 

A Finger Lakes distillery welcomed a special guest this morning. New York Congressman Tom Reed toured the Krooked Tusker Distillery. 

Two years after Cal Harris, the man acquitted after a fourth murder trial, filed a lawsuit against Tioga County officials, a federal judge has ruled those officials must respond, according to WENY's media partner, the Star Gazette.

With the first day of school quickly approaching in the Southern Tier, as well as August being National Immunization Awareness Month, Steuben County Public Health officials want to remind parents and guardians of the importance of keeping their children's vaccinations up to date. 

August marks bat season in Upstate New York, which also means the possibility for increased risks of rabies. The Steuben County Public Health Education Coordinator provides tips to prevent rabies. 

Ithaca officials are asking for public comment on the latest draft of the Ithaca Energy Code Supplement. 

 A Tennessee man was arrested after the Domino's Pizza on Grand Central Avenue was robbed. 

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit and run incident in which a 12-year-old was hit by a pickup truck in Apalachin Tuesday. 

The Village of Montour Falls has passed a tobacco-free police for all Village recreation areas.

A Rochester man is accused of selling drugs in Steuben County, following an investigation by multiple agencies.

Tompkins County is moving ahead with a Conditions and Program Needs Assessment of the Tompkins County Public Safety building, by unanimous vote authorizing the county to contract with LaBella Associates and allocate $74,000 from the Contingent Fund to support the study.

According to court documents, the minor was less than 17-years-old, and the alleged incidents happened in Elmira Heights between February and April of this year.