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.
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.
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.
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 FCCIÂ held a press conference to introduce the sanctuary guests, who are going through the legal channels to gain asylum in the United States.
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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,