Another rising Elmira fashion icon

Another rising Elmira fashion icon

Tommy Hilfiger may not be the only big fashion icon from Elmira. 23-year-old Joshua Stroman, another son of the soil, is ready to break down barriers in the fashion industry. Stroman attended both Elmira High School and Morrisville State University, where

May 10th, 12:20 AM EDT
NY couple charged with using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards at Buffalo Bills Game

NY couple charged with using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards at Buffalo Bills Game

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WENY) -- A New York couple is facing charges after allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to enter a Buffalo Bills Game. During the third quarter of the Jan. 15 game, Amber and Michael Naab were questioned by authorities about the vali

January 28th, 8:03 AM 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
Hochul launches new #VaxForKids program

Hochul launches new #VaxForKids program

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new #VaxForKids campaign to increase vaccination rates among children ages five and older. During Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing, the governor said the new program will urge pediatricians, parents and guardians to help children

January 12th, 8:00 AM EST
American truck drivers required to show proof of vaccination crossing the Canadian border

American truck drivers required to show proof of vaccination crossing the Canadian border

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WENY) -- TRUCK DRIVERS HEADING ACROSS THE CANADIAN BORDER WILL NOW BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION. ACCORDING TO OUR ABC AFFILIATE IN BUFFALO WKBW, Canada's Public Health Agency said any foreign national truck driver who does

January 11th, 7:35 AM EST
Schuyler County Public Health announces new COVID vaccine clinics

Schuyler County Public Health announces new COVID vaccine clinics

Schuyler County Public Health announced its final COVID vaccine clinic of the year and a handful of both adult and pediatric clinics in January.

December 27th, 3:55 PM EST
Chemung Co. officials address NY's mask mandate returning

Chemung Co. officials address NY's mask mandate returning

On Friday, Chemung County Public Health Director Pete Buzzetti highlighted recent hospital data, stating the ICU has averaged three beds a day over the past week. 

December 13th, 5:34 PM EST
Tioga Co, PA Says November 2021 Worst Since Beginning of Pandemic

Tioga Co, PA Says November 2021 Worst Since Beginning of Pandemic

WELLSBORO, PA (WENY) -- Tioga County, Pennsylvania is giving a snapshot of how COVID-19 affected the county in November. 

November 30th, 11:42 PM EST by Renata Stiehl
Steuben County to Hold Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on December 1st

Steuben County to Hold Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on December 1st

BATH, NY (WENY) -- The Steuben County Public Health Department is hosting a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic on December 1st. 

November 26th, 5:10 PM EST by Renata Stiehl
Progress made towards COVID-19 pill

Progress made towards COVID-19 pill

(WENY) - Pfizer and Merck have conducted studies in developing an antiviral COVID-19 pill. The pill plans to be used in treating mild to severe COVID-19 symptoms.

November 5th, 8:15 PM EDT
COVID-19 vaccine clinics happening in Cohocton on Wednesday, October 27

COVID-19 vaccine clinics happening in Cohocton on Wednesday, October 27

The Steuben County Public Health Department is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Cohocton on Wednesday, October 27. 

October 25th, 4:42 PM EDT
Arnot Health announces upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Arnot Health announces upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Arnot Health announced additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics happening in the Southern Tier throughout October and November. 

October 18th, 11:14 AM EDT
Booster Shot vs. Third Dose: What's the difference and who's eligible?

Booster Shot vs. Third Dose: What's the difference and who's eligible?

Currently, federal health experts have approved a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna for moderately to severely immunocompromised people; they also greenlit a booster shot for certain Pfizer recipients. 

September 28th, 2:00 PM EDT
Chemung County: Health Dept. not yet scheduling Pfizer booster shots; will release more information when rollout begins

Chemung County: Health Dept. not yet scheduling Pfizer booster shots; will release more information when rollout begins

 Recently, the Food and Drug Administration recommended that certain people who received the Pfizer vaccine should get a third dose. 

September 22nd, 11:45 AM EDT
Arnot Health offering several upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Arnot Health offering several upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Arnot Health is offering several upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics. In addition to first doses being offered, the health group will also administer the recommended third dose for those who are immunocompromised....

September 1st, 11:48 AM EDT
Chemung to hold morning vaccine clinic at Able2 next week

Chemung to hold morning vaccine clinic at Able2 next week

Chemung Co. is working to increase access to the coronavirus vaccine; will offer morning clinic in Horseheads on Tuesday. 

August 25th, 4:28 PM EDT
COVID-19 vaccine clinic happening September 3 in Watkins Glen

COVID-19 vaccine clinic happening September 3 in Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) – The Schuyler County Health Department is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Friday, September 3. The clinic will happen at the Watkins Glen Community Center in Clute Park from 9:00 – noon. Walk-ins will be accepted until 11:30. All three vaccines – Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson—will be administered. Pfizer is available for anyone 12 and older; while Moderna and Johnson and Johnson are for those 18 and older.

August 23rd, 3:42 PM EDT
Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic happening in Montour Falls Aug. 26

Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic happening in Montour Falls Aug. 26

The Schuyler County Health Department will be holding a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, August 26. 

August 23rd, 11:44 AM EDT
Guthrie offering J&J COVID vaccine at Annual Senior Expo August 5

Guthrie offering J&J COVID vaccine at Annual Senior Expo August 5

Guthrie is offering the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to participants of Tina Pickett’s 20th Annual Senior Expo. 

July 30th, 4:48 PM EDT
J&J COVID-19 vaccination clinic happening at Eldridge Park July 23

J&J COVID-19 vaccination clinic happening at Eldridge Park July 23

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) – The Chemung County Health Department is hosting a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, July 23 at Eldridge Park. The clinic will take place from 5:00 – 7:00. Everyone who gets a vaccine during the clini

July 20th, 10:24 AM EDT
Elmira-Corning NAACP to Host Virtual Vaccine Community Forum
Elmira-Corning NAACP to Host Virtual Vaccine Community Forum

ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- The Elmira/Corning NAACP will host a virtual community forum this week, focused on the COVID-19 vaccine. The forum will feature a panel of medical experts, including doctors with Guthrie and a scientist specializing in molecular biology and immunology. 

UHS launches online guide to help Southern Tier residents find COVID-19 vaccine
UHS launches online guide to help Southern Tier residents find COVID-19 vaccine

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WENY) -- United Health Services has unveiled a new website to help eligible Southern Tier residents find a COVID-19 vaccine. The website has a county-by-county breakdown on where doses are available at various facilities, including pharm

Local health expert discusses importance of COVID vaccines being from the same brand
Local health expert discusses importance of COVID vaccines being from the same brand

With both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines requiring second does, is it safe to cross vaccine doses? While both vaccines use similar mechanisms to fight COVID-19, Arnot Health recommends getting both doses from the same brand.

OB/GYN on Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine While Pregnant
OB/GYN on Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine While Pregnant

Expectant mothers have a lot of decisions to make. As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, pregnant women will be faced with deciding whether or not they want to be vaccinated.

Villa Serene residents get COVID-19 shot
Villa Serene residents get COVID-19 shot

The Villa Serene Assisted Living Facility in Elmira Heights started vaccinating residents Thursday. 

Staff, residents at the Steuben Center in Bath get COVID-19 shot
Staff, residents at the Steuben Center in Bath get COVID-19 shot

 Pharmacy staff from Walgreens helped give the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to staff and residents at the Steuben Center in Bath on January 11. 

Chemung County reports 63 new COVID-19 cases
Chemung County reports 63 new COVID-19 cases

 Chemung County reported 63 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the number of active cases to 210. 

Pennsylvania's COVID-19 Vaccine Plan: Frequently Asked Questions
Pennsylvania's COVID-19 Vaccine Plan: Frequently Asked Questions

Here's a look at what you need to know about Pennsylvania's vaccine plan.

December 17th, 2:20 PM EST