New York lawmakers push for utility relief amid surging prices
ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- As energy bills rise for many, New York lawmakers are pushing for new relief in this year's state budget. Since 2022, every major utility company in New York has raised prices at least once, according to legislators. NYSEG has raise
Elmira College hosts meningitis outbreak simulation to help nursing students plan public health emergency response
The Elmira College Nursing Program is teaching students that preparedness is a key skill to have in the healthcare field. Especially during a public health emergency.
Catholic Charities' 20th Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon is Less Than One Week Away
The 20th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon hosted by Catholic Charities of Chemung & Schuyler is less than one week away. The fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, March 25 and you still have a chance to buy a ticket.
Police: Towanda man arrested for brandishing gun, yelling racial slurs outside bar
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Towanda man was arrested for allegedly yelling racial slurs and brandishing a gun after getting kicked out of a bar in the Borough. According to a criminal complaint, 51-year-old Brian Kithcart was drinking at a Bridge St. bar wit
Elmira College hosting Public Health Emergency drill Wednesday
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Elmira College students will be participating in a mock public health emergency response simulation Wednesday. Officials say from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., students, faculty, security and other community members will be seen in and around
Guthrie Maternity Oasis Mobile Unit Makes First Appearance in Elmira
A first-of-its-kind to the area Maternity Oasis Mobile (MOM) Unit made its way to Elmira, for its first stop of many in the Southern Tier. The MOM Unit will travel to rural/under-served communities, for women who are facing barriers to care.
LECOM & Five Star Bank Partner to Attract Future Doctors
LECOM at Elmira and Five Star Bank announced a new program, to help support current students and future physicians. The program's goal is to help recruit students from across New York State, to work in under-served medical areas.
Survey gauging public interest in arts center at former Dana Lyon school building
BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- A community organization is trying to gauge interest in building a new arts center at the former Dana Lyon Elementary School building in Bath. The Waterman Center for the Arts launched an online survey to see if people would like an a
Steuben Co. closing two bridges for extended repairs
STEUBEN, CO. (WENY) -- The Steuben County Department of Public Works is closing two bridges for needed repairs starting March 31. The Bean Station Road Bridge over Five Mile Creek in the Town of Prattsburg will be closed between Muck Road and State Route
The Corning Moose Lodge hosted its second annual Weinerville event on Saturday, March 15th. The event brought community members together to raise money, and eat some delicious food.
According to USACE, 870 reservations were made for the 2025 season, and 827 were cancelled.
Families are participating in a weekend full of sweet activities at the Y at Watson Woods in Painted Post. The annual Maple Syrup Weekend walks guests through making the product, showing how it makes its way from tree to table.
On Wednesday, March 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., a free legal advice clinic will be held at the Schuyler County Human Services Building. Veterans and service members can get help with issues like benefits, discharge upgrades, and estate planning.
On March 15th around 1:35 a.m., Elmira Police Officers were called to the area of Balsam St. and Broadway St for a report of gunshots. Officials were notified of the shooting through a notification from the city's Flock Raven Gunshot Detection System.
Broome County and Binghamton officials came together on Friday, March 14th to announce one person has been charged with arson and murder for allegedly starting a blaze last month in the City that killed a firefighter.
The Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG) has been featured in Time Magazine's list of "The World's Greatest Places of 2025." The list featured 100 different places to visit from across the globe.
A Chemung County jury has found the woman who critically injured a Sheriff's Investigator with her car while attempting to flee guilty of both charges against her.
