No one was hurt in a large fire that broke out Wednesday morning in one of Ithaca's homeless encampments known as the "jungle."

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WENY) -- A former Ithaca-based accountant convicted of performing multi-million dollar fraud schemes is free from federal custody after President Joe Biden commuted his sentence. Andrew LaVigne was found guilty in 2019 on charges of bank

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has secured $109,255 in federal funding to support the Friend of Ithaca Farmers Market in establishing a shared commercial-use kitchen.

Organizers are asking that any potential members must have a passion in addressing issues regarding mental health and substance use.

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.

Smells of good food and the sounds of vibrant music filled the air in Ithaca on Saturday for the Third Annual Heritage Fiesta.

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.

A big fall tradition is back this weekend in downtown Ithaca. People filled the Ithaca Commons on Saturday afternoon for the 42nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival.

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.

Labor strikes continued in Ithaca today as UAW members and employees from Cornell University fight for a new and improved contract.

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.

Around 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 10th, Ithaca Police Officers responded to a residence the 100 block of Stewart Avenue following a 911 call reporting a burglary in progress.

Tompkins County is looking for public input about transportation needs and demands around the county.

A 2020 study was conducted in Steuben County regarding emergency medical response. Woodhull and several other communities were identified as "high need." Now, the county has made an agreement to help improve that.

A 33-year-old man from Syracuse was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting someone who got into his Uber affiliated vehicle in Ithaca on May 24th, 2024.

Ithaca P.D. said based on information that was gathered and evidence recovered at the scene, a preliminary investigation revealed that there were no other people or vehicles involved in this crash. IPD is asking any witnesses to this crash to contact them

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. 

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.