Tompkins County moving forward with internet expansion
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Tompkins County is moving forward with a plan to expand high speed internet. The legislature approved a resolution to develop infrastructure to eventually expand broadband access to over 1,200 locations in the county currently witho
Police catch suspect that caused police presence on NY-414 Saturday
DIX, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that they have found and caught the man behind the police presence Saturday that closed Route 414 for almost 10 hours. The Sheriff's Office is charging Rexford Smith, also known
Volunteers Are Gearing Up for the 100th Anniversary of Eldridge Park's Amusement Park
Volunteers at Eldridge Park are gearing up for the 100th anniversary of the amusement park with a special event for opening weekend. On May 24th, volunteers are hosting a Gala to kick off the start of a fun-filled season.
WGI to host first ever 'Bike Night'
DIX, N.Y. (WENY) -- Watkins Glen International is letting people take to the racetrack with their own bicycles Wednesday, May 15. Organizers are billing the event as Bike the Glen, where fans and community members on two wheels can get a feel for what 4-w
Horseheads Fire Department hiring paid driver for first time ever to support increase in calls
For the first time in department history, the Horseheads Fire Department has created a paid position. With the increasing number of calls the department is facing everyday, the need for a paid driver has become more pressing.
Catholic Charities Opens New Dormitory-Style Homeless Shelter in Elmira
Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties hosted a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to announce a new dormitory-style homeless shelter that's opening in Elmira. The shelter will officially open on May 8th and is for single individuals.
Community reacts to open letter from the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed at Elmira City Council meeting
A letter on behalf of the FCRW qas written, calling out blight in the City of Elmira. At Monday's packed city council meeting, about a dozen people stood up to weigh in on the letter. The overwhelming response was that change needs to happen.
Summer Cohesion Scholarships Available to Children of Chemung County Veterans
The Chemung County Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Chemung County Youth Bureau to offer scholarships for children of eligible veterans to attend the Summer Cohesion program free of charge.
The Bradford County Chapter of Quilts of Valor honored several veterans by awarding them with quilts at the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield earlier today.
Heroes Your Mom Threw Out Comic Shop, hosted 'Free Comic Book Day & Pop Market' at the Elmira Heights American Legion May 4th & 5th.
May the Fourth be with you was the spirit at the Clemens Center Saturday night for the annual gala.
Over 1,000 people laced up their walking shoes at Eldridge Park in Elmira today to walk a mile for an important cause. The Walk a Mile in my Shoes event is held yearly in support of suicide prevention.
After State Route 414 was closed for almost ten hours on Saturday, police say they are searching for a potentially armed suspect.
Dunkin' locations across the Southern Tier will be honored and celebrated on National Nurses Day Monday, May 6th with a free coffee.
Several local artists are coming together to partake in the 2024 Spring Writes Literary Festival at various locations in Downtown Ithaca. The annual festival is celebrating their 16th year.
Law enforcement from multiple agencies are at a scene in Schuyler County, where they have blocked of a portion of state Route 414 in both directions near Beaver Dams.