Mark Your Calendars for Earth Day Events in the Twin Tiers

Mark Your Calendars for Earth Day Events in the Twin Tiers

Earth Day events are happening across the Twin Tiers this weekend. This is where you can go to lend a hand.

April 19th, 4:12 PM EDT by Max Coven
Experience a fresh way to checkout books at the Tompkins Co. Public Library

Experience a fresh way to checkout books at the Tompkins Co. Public Library

There is a new way to checkout your next read at the Tompkins Co. Library, and the experience is simple and made for everyone.

April 12th, 5:55 PM EDT by Max Coven
Ithaca PD: Car catches fire after crashing into home

Ithaca PD: Car catches fire after crashing into home

Officers said before the crash, Dilan was fleeing a domestic incident where he allegedly assaulted and restrained someone in Ithaca. The victim in that matter was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

March 28th, 5:14 PM EDT by Nick Quattrini
Roadblock Continues in Horseheads as NYSP, FBI, Local Authorities Remove Hazardous Materials

Roadblock Continues in Horseheads as NYSP, FBI, Local Authorities Remove Hazardous Materials

3PM UPDATE 11/14/23 -- Horseheads and New York State Police have re-opened a portion of the closed off area near Hanover Square. South Main Street is now open, from the square to John Street.

November 14th, 7:13 PM EST by Renata Stiehl
Cornell University Student in custody after allegedly posting anti-Semitic threats

Cornell University Student in custody after allegedly posting anti-Semitic threats

21-year-old Patrick Dai was arrested Monday and is now in the custody of the Broome County Sheriff's office. Students are still grappling with the violent, Anti-Semitic messages posted to an online forum over the last weekend in October.

November 1st, 9:10 PM EDT by Max Coven
The First Congregational Church of Ithaca offers sanctuary to immigrants seeking asylum

The First Congregational Church of Ithaca offers sanctuary to immigrants seeking asylum

As the migrant crisis unfolds across the country, one local church is taking in a family of asylum seekers. The FCCI held a press conference to introduce the sanctuary guests, who are going through the legal channels to gain asylum in the United States.

October 25th, 12:19 AM EDT by Morrissey Walsh
Victim Identified in Tompkins Co. Crash

Victim Identified in Tompkins Co. Crash

First responders respond to motor vehicle accident that occurred yesterday afternoon.

July 18th, 8:38 PM EDT
Police Searching Newfield in Connection to Missing Ithaca Man

Police Searching Newfield in Connection to Missing Ithaca Man

Multiple police officers with Ithaca Police and New York State Police are on scene in Newfield, in connection to the investigation of a man who went missing in Ithaca last month.

June 2nd, 6:49 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Local mental health advocates bring awareness to rising depression, suicide rates

Local mental health advocates bring awareness to rising depression, suicide rates

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A new survey published by Gallup revealed an alarming rise in depression among Americans. According to the survey, 29% of adults said they have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. Another 17.8% are depressed

May 31st, 10:41 AM EDT
Abducted Ithaca Woman Killed Following in Shootout With Police in Virginia

Abducted Ithaca Woman Killed Following in Shootout With Police in Virginia

Virginia State Police say 34-year-old Tatiana David of Ithaca was killed when her alleged abductor got in a shootout with police after crashing on I-95 in Virginia Wednesday evening.

April 13th, 2:08 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl & Benjamin C. Klein
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

April 11th, 8:39 AM EDT
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

December 28th, 7:44 AM EST
'On Your Feet!' kicks off National Tour in Elmira

'On Your Feet!' kicks off National Tour in Elmira

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The story of one international sensation has come to the Twin Tiers. After a month of rehearsals in Elmira, the second national tour of the hit musical On Your Feet! has officially kicked off at the Clemens Center With songs like "R

November 2nd, 9:02 AM EDT
American Airlines to End Service to Ithaca

American Airlines to End Service to Ithaca

American Airlines is ending service to and from Ithaca, effective September 7th.

June 22nd, 6:05 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Ithaca Ballet to present "Snow White" this weekend

Ithaca Ballet to present "Snow White" this weekend

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The curtain is set to rise on Ithaca Ballet's original production of Snow White this weekend. Based on the original Brothers Grimm fairytale, Ithaca Ballet's production of Snow White is danced to the original choreography and music

April 29th, 9:43 AM EDT
Shooting Victim Dies, Suspect Search Continues

Shooting Victim Dies, Suspect Search Continues

Ithaca police say the victim of the March 20th shooting has died from their injuries.

March 28th, 4:24 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Ithaca College Introduces 10th President

Ithaca College Introduces 10th President

Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish became the 10th president of Ithaca College in the institution's 129 year history.

March 7th, 6:57 PM EST
NYS extends mask mandate to Feb. 10

NYS extends mask mandate to Feb. 10

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday the State will extend its indoor mask mandate for businesses through Feb. 10. Hochul made the announcement during a Long Island press briefing on winter storm emergency preparations, accor

February 1st, 1:15 AM EST
Opponents of Greenidge Plant call for NYS to have moratorium on bitcoin mining

Opponents of Greenidge Plant call for NYS to have moratorium on bitcoin mining

Burdett, NY (WENY)-- Local leaders who live on Seneca Lake, held a press conference on Monday, as the continued to push for New York State to deny the Greenidge Power Plant it's air permit. Joseph Campbell, who is the President of Seneca Lake Guardian, sa

February 28th, 6:10 PM EST
Open letter opposing Cornell University's vaccine mandate receives more than 900 signatures

Open letter opposing Cornell University's vaccine mandate receives more than 900 signatures

An open letter to Cornell University opposing the school's vaccine mandate received over 700 signatures. According to The Ithaca Voice, the letter addresses University President Martha Pollack and the Cornell Board of Trustees. On behalf of 783 students,

January 19th, 7:55 AM EST