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 FCCI 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