Mass Deportations vs Local Autonomy: Sanctuary City Policies

Mass Deportations vs Local Autonomy: Sanctuary City Policies

"People think that sanctuary cities are these places where undocumented immigrants can somehow hide from the authorities and be safe. That does not exist,”

9 hrs 6 mins ago by Kara Jeffers
Pennsylvania Session Priorities: Public Transit, Education, & Adult Use Cannabis

Pennsylvania Session Priorities: Public Transit, Education, & Adult Use Cannabis

More than partisan ideologies, lawmakers are balancing opinions from advocacy groups who seek personal interest.

January 22nd, 6:41 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
Gov. Hochul Proposes Statewide Phone Ban in all Classrooms

Gov. Hochul Proposes Statewide Phone Ban in all Classrooms

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for cell phones to be banned in the classroom statewide. Hochul proposed on Wednesday to legislatures in hopes of passing the act in time for the upcoming academic year.

January 22nd, 6:30 PM EST by Max Coven
Hochul unveils $252B Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget

Hochul unveils $252B Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget

The 2026 fiscal year budget for New York State was unveiled Tuesday. Governor Kathy Hochul is touting a $252B plan that she says will make New York more affordable and safer.

January 21st, 11:58 PM EST by Morrissey Walsh
Fire tears through Village of Ovid; Buildings Destroyed

Fire tears through Village of Ovid; Buildings Destroyed

OVID, N.Y. (WENY) -- Numerous fire departments were on the scene Tuesday night of a massive fire that jumped from building to building in the Village of Ovid.

January 22nd, 3:14 PM EST by Kurt Martone & Renata Stiehl
Pennsylvania Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General Sworn into Office

Pennsylvania Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General Sworn into Office

Three Republicans were sworn in today.

January 21st, 6:04 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall

New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

MIA WWII Soldier from NYS Accounted For

MIA WWII Soldier from NYS Accounted For

A U.S. Army soldier who went missing in action during World War II in 1944 has now been accounted for, more than 70 years later.

January 21st, 2:51 PM EST by Renata Stiehl
MLK Service Day: Raising Up the Next Generation of Volunteers

MLK Service Day: Raising Up the Next Generation of Volunteers

“A day on, not a day off."

January 20th, 6:10 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
PA Representative Dies over Weekend

PA Representative Dies over Weekend

Rep. Matt Gergely passed away on Sunday.

January 20th, 6:09 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
Medical Debt Rates Higher in Rural Areas; Relief & Prevention Solutions

Medical Debt Rates Higher in Rural Areas; Relief & Prevention Solutions

One piece of the healthcare affordability crisis.

January 17th, 9:13 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor

Federal prosecutors have dropped bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.

Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow Democrats

Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow Democrats

When Democrat John Fetterman got elected to the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, many backers had hoped he’d challenge the status quo.

January 17th, 12:47 AM EST
“Down Inside, I Just Want to Farm”: Dairy Farm Vision Fragile Against Margins

“Down Inside, I Just Want to Farm”: Dairy Farm Vision Fragile Against Margins

Sometimes, you just want to own a dairy farm.

January 16th, 7:04 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the US

American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the US

French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United States.

January 16th, 5:08 PM EST
Committee Assignments Confirmed in Harrisburg

Committee Assignments Confirmed in Harrisburg

several local elected officials are chairs of different committees.

January 16th, 3:49 AM EST by Kara Jeffers
Gov. Hochul delivers 2025 State of the State address

Gov. Hochul delivers 2025 State of the State address

This year's State of the State address looked to build upon last year's accomplishments by outlining a series of ambitious goals aimed to help New Yorkers in all backgrounds.

January 14th, 6:25 PM EST by Connor Freidhoff
Work-Shopping Performance Based Funding for Penn State, Pitt, & Temple Universities

Work-Shopping Performance Based Funding for Penn State, Pitt, & Temple Universities

Can state accountability lead to better student experiences?

January 14th, 6:17 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
A new rival bid for US Steel is emerging as the US extends deadline on Nippon's bid blocked by Biden

A new rival bid for US Steel is emerging as the US extends deadline on Nippon's bid blocked by Biden

The bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel may have a new lease on life, now that the Biden Administration pushed back the deadline it imposed for the Japanese steelmaker to abandon its plan to acquire the storied Pittsburgh company.

January 13th, 9:25 PM EST
Filling a Gap in Service; Urgent Care for Behavioral Health Emergencies

Filling a Gap in Service; Urgent Care for Behavioral Health Emergencies

The urgent care for those in mental health crisis.

January 13th, 6:41 PM EST by Kara Jeffers
PA Registration Deadline Hours Away; 18-24 Year Old Voter Attitudes
PA Registration Deadline Hours Away; 18-24 Year Old Voter Attitudes

young voter registration going into tonight’s deadline.

ALERT CANCELLED: Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert For Man with Dementia Last Seen in Cortland
ALERT CANCELLED: Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert For Man with Dementia Last Seen in Cortland

A missing vulnerable adult alert was put out for an 83-year-old man with dementia who may be in need of medical attention. Theodore Vincent Testa was last seen on Homer Avenue in Cortland, NY around 9:45 p.m. on August 30th.

Annual "Falcons For a Cure" baseball tournament returns to Horseheads
Annual "Falcons For a Cure" baseball tournament returns to Horseheads

The Finger Lakes Falcons put on their annual "Falcons For a Cure" baseball tournament at the Holding Point Recreation Center this weekend.

Chesapeake Bay Report Card: C+ Grade Highest Since 2002
Chesapeake Bay Report Card: C+ Grade Highest Since 2002

Water conservation is seeing slow but steady improvement.

Gov. Hochul Warns of Extreme Heat Next Week in New York State
Gov. Hochul Warns of Extreme Heat Next Week in New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for severe weather and extreme heat beginning Monday, June 17th. New Yorkers should get ready for extreme heat with "feels like" temperatures exceeding 100 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Protecting Their CROWN: PA Bill on Hair Discrimination
Protecting Their CROWN: PA Bill on Hair Discrimination

In the US, 1 in 5 black women in the workforce have been sent home because of their hair.

Governor Hochul and New York Demands Hostage Release in Gaza
Governor Hochul and New York Demands Hostage Release in Gaza

Governor Kathy Hochul made a powerful statement at Sunday's JCRC-NY Israel Day on Fifth Parade. She is urgently asking for the release of hostages and the governor stressed the ongoing suffering of the families involved.