New York Launches New Initiative to Improve Food Benefit Access

New York Launches New Initiative to Improve Food Benefit Access

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

15 hrs 59 mins ago by Andrew Kane
Gun Safety Advocates Rally at Pa Capitol

Gun Safety Advocates Rally at Pa Capitol

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. 

16 hrs 37 mins ago by Brendan Scanland
Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a crack down on sticker shops in New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a crack down on sticker shops in New York State

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

March 22nd, 10:35 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
PASSHE Seeking More Funding to Avoid Tuition Increases

PASSHE Seeking More Funding to Avoid Tuition Increases

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)

March 22nd, 6:03 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Gov. Hochul proposes legislation to crack down on illegal weed stores

Gov. Hochul proposes legislation to crack down on illegal weed stores

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

March 22nd, 3:02 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Pennsylvania DMV Unveils New Military License Plates

Pennsylvania DMV Unveils New Military License Plates

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

March 21st, 8:23 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
State Lawmakers Still Have Questions After Hearing From Norfolk Southern CEO

State Lawmakers Still Have Questions After Hearing From Norfolk Southern CEO

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. 

March 21st, 7:00 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Final preparations underway for Elmira College's 'Dance Marathon' honoring Children's Miracle Network

Final preparations underway for Elmira College's 'Dance Marathon' honoring Children's Miracle Network

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

March 21st, 8:30 AM EDT by Katerina Belales
Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector

Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector

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

March 20th, 9:45 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Meet Bluey, WENY's SPCA Pet of the Week!

Meet Bluey, WENY's SPCA Pet of the Week!

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

March 20th, 10:07 AM EDT by Katerina Belales
Maple weekends in New York State

Maple weekends in New York State

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

March 19th, 4:54 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
Over $4 Billion In Treasury Vault Waiting to Be Claimed by Pa Residents

Over $4 Billion In Treasury Vault Waiting to Be Claimed by Pa Residents

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.  

March 17th, 5:26 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Cantata Singers to participate in Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes' Schumann Festival

Cantata Singers to participate in Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes' Schumann Festival

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

March 16th, 8:27 AM EDT by Katerina Belales
New York Launches Tool to Help With Child Care Access

New York Launches Tool to Help With Child Care Access

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

March 15th, 6:56 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
Horseheads Greenroom Players invites Twin Tiers under the sea with Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

Horseheads Greenroom Players invites Twin Tiers under the sea with Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

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

March 15th, 10:34 AM EDT by Katerina Belales
Final chance to purchase tickets for Catholic Charities' 18th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon

Final chance to purchase tickets for Catholic Charities' 18th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon

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

March 15th, 8:03 AM EDT by Katerina Belales
New York Releases Report on State's Gender Wage Gap

New York Releases Report on State's Gender Wage Gap

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.

March 14th, 6:55 PM EDT by Andrew Kane
Delta flight 'exited' one of the taxiways at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Delta flight 'exited' one of the taxiways at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

By Michelle Watson, CNN

March 14th, 10:50 AM EDT
Tompkins Co. musician reflects on becoming three-time Grammy Award winner, one month later

Tompkins Co. musician reflects on becoming three-time Grammy Award winner, one month later

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

March 13th, 8:52 AM EDT by Katerina Belales
Buffalo firefighter killed in explosive backdraft is mourned

Buffalo firefighter killed in explosive backdraft is mourned

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.

March 10th, 3:54 PM EST
Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses
Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants lawmakers to pass a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses in Pennsylvania.

March 6th, 7:27 AM EST
What to Watch: Shapiro will pitch first budget as governor
What to Watch: Shapiro will pitch first budget as governor

Gov. Josh Shapiro will unveil his first budget as he aims to remake the state's public school funding system and to put Pennsylvania on competitive footing with other states to attract major companies.

March 6th, 7:22 AM EST
CPPMS to bring Roald Dahl's 'James and the Giant Peach' to life
CPPMS to bring Roald Dahl's 'James and the Giant Peach' to life

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Corning-Painted Post Middle School (CPPMS) Drama Club is preparing to bring one of Roald Dahl's most beloved classics to life on the stage. 'James and the Giant Peach Jr.' tells the story of James, a young boy who encounters a

Man hospitalized after being hit by a car in Elmira
Man hospitalized after being hit by a car in Elmira

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A man is in the hospital after getting hit by a car in Elmira. Police say a 53-year-old man was taken to Robert Packer Hospital with "significant injuries." A pile of clothes was found lying in front of the car on the road. It is un

Meet Opie, WENY's SPCA Pet of the Week!
Meet Opie, WENY's SPCA Pet of the Week!

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Meet Opie, WENY's SPCA Pet of the Week! Opie is a one-year-old Coonhound-Treeing Walker mix who is naturally playful and trusting. This ball of energy loves long walks with cuddles afterward. He gets along well with other dogs, but

Explore Steuben: Corning's Centerway Square nominated for USA Today's 'Best Public Square'
Explore Steuben: Corning's Centerway Square nominated for USA Today's 'Best Public Square'

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Corning's Centerway Square has been nominated for “Best Public Square” as part of USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for 2023. The nomination comes almost 10 years after the square was named o

Inauguration date approaches for NY Gov. Kathy Hochul
Inauguration date approaches for NY Gov. Kathy Hochul

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Final preparations are underway for Governor Kathy Hochul's inauguration. The ceremony will take place on Jan. 1 at 2 p.m. It will officially start the governor's first full term in office. Hochul, 64, was originally elected as New

Elmira choral group to recognize prisoners of war at upcoming Christmas Concert
Elmira choral group to recognize prisoners of war at upcoming Christmas Concert

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A local choral group will pay tribute to a piece of Elmira history this holiday season. The Cantata Singers will pay tribute to the men who were held at the Elmira Civil War prison camp in the World Premiere of their two new songs a