New York is launching a new initiative to improve food benefit access for women, infants, and children, also known as "WIC."

Today, hundreds of gun safety advocates rallied outside the Pennsylvania Capitol to demand what they call “sensible gun laws.” Some even traveled 300 miles to make their voices heard. 

Governor Kathy Hochul wants to crack down on sticker shops, across New York State. An Elmira sticker shop responds...

Budget hearings are underway at the State Capitol, as state lawmakers work toward a final budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Today, the House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on funding for Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)

Governor Kathy Hochul proposed legislation that would increase civil and tax penalties for stores that sell marijuana without a license.

The state of Pennsylvania has launched new military-themed license plates for veterans and their families.

State lawmakers still have questions after Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw testified in front of a State Senate Committee. On Monday, Shaw was in the hot seat as senators questioned him for the first time. 

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Final preparations are underway for Elmira College's annual Dance Marathon, a chance for students, faculty and staff to come together with the community and show off their best dance moves for a special cause. The main purpose of th

Today, Democratic lawmakers in the PA House and Senate held a joint hearing to discuss OSHA protections for public sector workers in the commonwealth. Currently, OSHA protections only apply to the private sector

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Meet Bluey, WENY's Pet of the Week from the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA! Bluey is a five-year-old bulldog/terrier mix who is a ball full of energy. He does not do well with cats and is particularly choosy with his canine co

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the weekends of March 18th-19th, and March 25th-26th as maple weekends in New York State.

There are over $4 billion in unclaimed property in the Pennsylvania treasury vault. According to Treasury officials, one-in-ten Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property waiting for them.  

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Elmira's Cantata Singers will take part in the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes' Schumann Festival this weekend through their upcoming concert "Music in March." With the Schumanns' great-great-grandson as a member of the group

A new online tool to help families access child care in New York launched today.

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Final preparations are underway for Horseheads Greenroom Players' production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid." Based on the 1837 Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale of the same name, Disney's 1989 film "The Little Mermaid" tells

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Wednesday is the public’s last chance to purchase tickets for Catholic Charities' 18th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Notre Dame High School. It will in

On Tuesday, New York released a new report from the Department of Labor on the state's gender wage gap including recommendations for greater pay equity in the state.

By Michelle Watson, CNN

FREEVILLE, N.Y. (WENY) -- A small-town kid who brought home the gold. That’s one way to describe Tompkins County musician Lonnie Park after he became a three-time Grammy Award winner last month. “I'm super grateful,” he said. “It&r

A firefighter who died in an explosive blaze in Buffalo last week was remembered at his funeral as a talented cook and public servant who loved his family and his city.