IPD: Three People Injured & Taken to the Hospital After Crash Involving Motorcycle & Pedestrian

IPD: Three People Injured & Taken to the Hospital After Crash Involving Motorcycle & Pedestrian

The Ithaca Police Department said three people were taken to the hospital after responding to a report of a person who was hit by a motorcycle on Friday, May 17th.

6 hrs 28 mins ago by Linsey Madison
Crash closes part of NY-13 in Ithaca late Friday

Crash closes part of NY-13 in Ithaca late Friday

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Part of New York Route 13 is closed as of early Saturday after a crash late Friday night. According to 511NY, the road is closed in both directions between Spencer Rd. and Commercial Ave., as first responders on scene conduct a cras

12 hrs 14 mins ago by Kurt Martone
National Police Week Concludes with Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Officers

National Police Week Concludes with Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Officers

The ninth annual Police Week began to wrap up Friday night in Steuben County with a memorial service that honored the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

14 hrs 49 mins ago by Max Coven
Park Station Prepares to Open for 2024 Season

Park Station Prepares to Open for 2024 Season

The control booth at Park Station, a natural recreation area in Chemung County will open for the season later this month.

16 hrs 55 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Class of 2024: Migrant Education Program Graduates

Class of 2024: Migrant Education Program Graduates

Migrant students spend childhood following their parents who follow agriculture seasons. MEP gives those students choices for their future.

18 hrs 41 mins ago by Kara Jeffers
US Constructs Floating Pier for Aid Delivery to Gaza as Biden Tries to Balance Support for Israel and Humanitarian Crisis

US Constructs Floating Pier for Aid Delivery to Gaza as Biden Tries to Balance Support for Israel and Humanitarian Crisis

The pier was anchored to a beach in Gaza on Thursday and will be used to funnel aid from various countries into Gaza. With all border crossings into Gaza closed, dozens of trucks are lined up to deliver much-needed assistance into a war-torn Gaza. 

18 hrs 41 mins ago by Brendan Scanland
Sec. Blinken Announces Additional $2 Billion Aid for Ukraine

Sec. Blinken Announces Additional $2 Billion Aid for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Ukraine earlier this week. He announced the US will provide an additional two billion dollars to help Ukraine. The visit by the Secretary was to also boost support for Ukraine a

18 hrs 41 mins ago by Rachel Knapp
Tioga County farmer named Eastern PA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Tioga County farmer named Eastern PA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Representatives from the Small Business Administration awarded a Tioga County, PA woman with the young entrepreneur award thanks to her innovation of farm fresh products from her family's fifth-generation farm.

18 hrs 41 mins ago by Connor Freidhoff
Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law

Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law


A number of healthcare workers are feeling frustrated with the Department of Health. That's because they said the state is not enforcing a staffing ratio law that would impact more than 200 hundred hospitals.

18 hrs 41 mins ago by Elise Kline
Volunteers Wanted to Place Flags at Woodlawn National Cemetery for Memorial Day

Volunteers Wanted to Place Flags at Woodlawn National Cemetery for Memorial Day

Volunteers are wanted to help place American flags at the graves of service members buried at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira. Flag placement will begin on Friday, May 24th at 9AM. 

20 hrs 34 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Pastor in Steuben County sentenced on incest charge

Pastor in Steuben County sentenced on incest charge

Pastor Nathan Cooper of Steuben County was sentenced on Wednesday, May 16th for incest. Cooper was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 10 years of probation.

21 hrs 4 mins ago by Max Coven
Memorial Day Observances, Parades in the Twin Tiers 2024

Memorial Day Observances, Parades in the Twin Tiers 2024

A look at local ceremonies, observances and parades for Memorial Day in the Twin Tiers on Monday, May 27th, 2024.

May 17th, 11:09 AM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Distinguished Service Award Presented to Watkins Glen International

Distinguished Service Award Presented to Watkins Glen International

As the season at Watkins Glen International so does the excitement from the community. The Corning Lions Club presented WGI with a service award to commemorate their 18 years of community work together.

May 16th, 9:35 PM EDT by Max Coven
National Police Week Brings Thousands to DC, Fallen Officers Remembered and Honored

National Police Week Brings Thousands to DC, Fallen Officers Remembered and Honored

This week, law enforcement officers and family members traveled from across the country to attend National Police Week in our nation’s capital. The annual event honors the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 

May 16th, 7:07 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Harrisburg ‘Ride of Silence’ Honors Cyclists Killed

Harrisburg ‘Ride of Silence’ Honors Cyclists Killed

Sharing the road becomes safer with a little patient. Ghost Bikes remind cyclists and car drivers of their responsibility to safety.

May 16th, 7:06 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Gov. Hochul's office unveils new gun violence data

Gov. Hochul's office unveils new gun violence data

Today Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced new gun violence data showing a decrease in incidents. 

May 16th, 6:21 PM EDT by Elise Kline
Legislation in Albany tries to address prostitution

Legislation in Albany tries to address prostitution

There are two bills in Albany that would address prostitution in the empire state in very different ways.

May 17th, 12:07 PM EDT by Elise Kline
Former Steuben Co. Assistant District Attorney pleads guilty to child porn possession

Former Steuben Co. Assistant District Attorney pleads guilty to child porn possession

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WENY) -- The former Steuben County Assistant District Attorney has plead guilty to child pornography possession, according to a plea agreement sent to WENY News by the United States District Court in Western New York. James Miller, faces

May 16th, 5:09 PM EDT by Kurt Martone
Book Fest 2024 Moved from Wisner Park to First Arena

Book Fest 2024 Moved from Wisner Park to First Arena

The Family Reading Partnership of the Chemung Valley is presenting this year's annual Book Fest taking place at Wisner Park, Saturday, May 18.

3 hrs 31 mins ago by Crystal Bermudez
'Ride of Silence' in Elmira honoring fallen bicyclists and to spread awareness

'Ride of Silence' in Elmira honoring fallen bicyclists and to spread awareness

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 20 bicyclists are killed on their bikes across the country each week.

May 16th, 12:49 AM EDT by Nick Quattrini
In Between Therapy; Mental Health Advocates Rally for Recovery Support Services
In Between Therapy; Mental Health Advocates Rally for Recovery Support Services

Advocates rally for ‘recovery oriented system of care’.

Biden Administration to Move Forward with New Arms Deal Days After Pausing Weapons Shipment to Israel
Biden Administration to Move Forward with New Arms Deal Days After Pausing Weapons Shipment to Israel

The Biden administration told key lawmakers they are planning to move forward with a new $1 billion arms deal for Israel, according to Congressional sources. 

Lawmakers call on the Governor to sign a bill to ban CO2 fracking
Lawmakers call on the Governor to sign a bill to ban CO2 fracking

While Governor Kathy Hochul is in Italy for an international climate summit, advocates and lawmakers in Albany call on her to sign a bill to ban a different type of fracking practice that uses carbon dioxide to extract methane. 

$50,000 grant gifted to Mark Twain's Quarry Farm
$50,000 grant gifted to Mark Twain's Quarry Farm

A historic landmark that once served as a summer home to Mark Twain has received a generous grant for fire protection, one of its biggest threats.

Chemung Co. Sheriff's Inv. Theetge released from in-patient Rochester rehab facility
Chemung Co. Sheriff's Inv. Theetge released from in-patient Rochester rehab facility

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Michael Theetge, who was critically injured while responding to a shoplifting incident in Big Flats, has been released from a Rochester Rehabilitation Facility that he was recovering at. Accordi

Southern Tioga School District votes down consolidation plan
Southern Tioga School District votes down consolidation plan

BLOSSBURG, PA. (WENY) -- At a recent Board of Education meeting for the Southern Tioga School District, the Board of Directors voted to not move forward with a school consolidation plan. Instead, members voted in favor of an infrastructure improvement pla

Gillibrand Urges Congress to Increase Federal Funding for Fire Departments
Gillibrand Urges Congress to Increase Federal Funding for Fire Departments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) is calling on congress to increase funding for firefighter grant programs. The programs are run through FEMA. They provide funding for departments to buy equipment like protective gear, hazmat

May 15th, 5:12 PM EDT
Ride vendor for Chemung Co. Fair goes out of business, fair searching for new vendor
Ride vendor for Chemung Co. Fair goes out of business, fair searching for new vendor

According to the Chemung County Fair Facebook page, the contracted vendor for rides and games at the fair has gone out of business.