
SUNY Colleges Now Offering Free Associate's Degrees Through SUNY Reconnect Program
New Yorkers ages 25 to 55 can now earn a degree in a high-demand field for free at schools across the state, including Corning Community College and Tompkins Cortland Community College. This was made possible through the new SUNY Reconnect Program.

Naturalization Ceremony at Tompkins County Courthouse in Ithaca Welcomes 30 New United States Citizens
The Tompkins County courthouse was packed on Thursday with people celebrating a life-changing moment for their loved ones. A naturalization ceremony in Ithaca recognized 30 of the newest American citizens.

Cayuga Heights Hosts Tree Planting and Seedling Giveaway Outside Village Hall for Arbor Day Celebration
Every year, the last Friday in April marks Arbor Day, and on April 25, communities across the region celebrated. In Cayuga Heights, village forester Fred Cowett coordinated a tree planting and tree seedling giveaway event.

Ithaca Farmers Market Opens for 2025 Outdoor Season Amid Parking Lot Construction
The Ithaca Farmers Market has reopened for the 2025 outdoor season, but not without changes. As ongoing improvements are being made near the pavilion, attendees are sharing their thoughts on the upgrades.

Law enforcement agencies fundraising for Special Olympics New York
NEW YORK (WENY) -- Local law enforcement agencies are partnering with Applebee's to raise money for the New York Special Olympics program. The fundraiser will be taking place Thursday, April 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A portion of the cost of patron's meal

'Hands Off!' Protests Held Across the Twin Tiers, Part of National Movement
Across the country, people came together on Saturday, April 5 for the "Hands Off!" rallies to protest against President Trump, his administration's recent policies, and more. Some of those protests happened right here in the Twin Tiers.

The City of Ithaca reaffirms sanctuary city status; hosts 'Rally for Hope and Justice' in wake of recent ICE arrest
Sanctuary policies have become a hot topic after recent ICE raids across the country, including Tompkins County. At a Common Council meeting on Wednesday, the city of Ithaca reaffirmed its sanctuary status and now, local politicians are speaking out.

'Be the One': Ithaca College hosts 21st Annual Veteran's Day Celebration
While Veteran's Day is next week, members of the Ithaca College community are honoring them early. Today marked the college's 21st Annual Veteran's Day Celebration which honored servicemen and women through word and music.

History Center in Tompkins County honors history of girls and women's ice hockey in Ithaca
Sunday afternoon, the History Center in Tompkins County opened their display "We Broke the Ice": Women's and Girls Ice Hockey at the History Center" put together by Mary Granger. The display was a part of the "Sporting Chance" exhibit.

BorgWarner Representative Release Statement on Union Workers on Strike in Lansing
Union workers at Borg Warner in Lansing have gone on strike after their contract expired at midnight. Members of Teamsters Local 317 are pushing for a new deal that addresses wages, better benefits, and improved work-life balance.

Sciencenter Receives New York State Senate Empire Award
The Sciencenter a museum in Ithaca received the New York State Senate Empire Award from Senator Lea Webb. The honor recognizes the Sciencenter's outstanding contributions to the community and its impacts on science education.

The employee classes of 1949 and 1975 were honored at Corning Incorporated on Thursday, June 20 for the time in their careers spent with the company that began 50 and 75 years ago, respectively.

The Commons in Ithaca came alive for the 47th Annual Ithaca Festival. Thousands of people attended the three day event, and many see it as an unofficial kick-off to the summer season.

Summer 2024 is under 19 days away from welcoming in the season of sunshine and farmers markets in the Southern Tier. Farmers Markets are happening across Upstate New York like Tompkins, Chemung and Steuben Counties.Â

As June arrives in less than six days the Twin Tiers are set to celebrate Pride Month with a series of events, bringing the communities together here at home and worldwide. Here's a look at the key Pride events happening in the region.

After eighteen days, the encampment protest at Cornell University is coming to an end. The encampment was set up by the Coalition for Mutual Liberation, in protest of the war in Gaza.

Nearly one month after Cornell University Students established a liberated zone to protest the war in Gaza, the Coalition for Mutual Liberation announced they will close Monday, May 13th.

According to New York State Police, a college student was LifeFlighted after he was hit by a car around 1:30 a.m. on May 4th.

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