Cornell Students Establish Tent Encampment, 'Liberated Zone' on Campus

Cornell Students Establish Tent Encampment, 'Liberated Zone' on Campus

Students at Cornell University are the latest at college campuses across the country to set up encampments in protest of the war in Gaza.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Victim Identified in Tompkins Co. Crash

Victim Identified in Tompkins Co. Crash

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

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.

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

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.

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