PA to appeal USDA's decision to cancel Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program
The USDA recently canceled a $13M Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program contract. Shapiro says this contract supported 189 farms and 14 food banks across the state, and taking it away will remove access to fresh, local food for vulnerable residents.
Longtime Q-Country radio host Chris Allinger to retire
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The longtime morning host of 103.7 Q-Country announced Tuesday that he plans to retire. Chris Allinger has been the host of "Wake Up Q" on WQNY-FM since 1990. He announced on his show that he will "wind down" his hosting duties at t
Goodwill opening location in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Goodwill is opening its first retail location in Ithaca this spring. According to Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, the location will open to the public April 25 at 9 a.m. The Goodwill will be located at the former Ollie's Bargain Outle
Volunteers Needed for First Annual Shoreline Clean-up at Eldridge Park in Elmira
If you're looking for community service hours or want to volunteer for fun, then this weekend's event is for you. As the saying goes, 'many hands make for light work,' and Eldridge Park is looking for your help with its First Annual Shoreline Clean-up.
Schuyler Co. won't sue New York after state clarifies Executive Order
The Schuyler County Legislature tabled a resolution Monday that would have allowed the county to sue New York State over the Executive Order that banned fired striking Corrections Officers from seeking other state employment.
Tioga Co. N.Y. launching 'I Voted' sticker contest
OWEGO, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Tioga County, New York, Board of Elections announced its first ever "I Voted" sticker design contest Monday. Interested Tioga County residents between the ages of 5 and 18 are allowed to participate. The custom stickers will be g
Cornell Design Connect students teaming up with Chemung County Planning Dept.
The Chemung County Planning Department announced on Monday, March 24th that it has teamed up with Design Connect students from Cornell University to create a complete street plan for the South Main Street Corridor in Elmira.
Mansfield University to upgrade track and field complex in $4M renovation
MANSFIELD, PA. (WENY) -- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is renovating the Karl Van Norman Field and Maxson Track stadium complex in a $4 million project. According to Mansfield University, new artificial turf will be installed at Van Norman Field, M
At the Friends of the Cross Christian Church in East Corning, Harry Hoyt was the center of attention. The World War II veteran and retired Elmira Police Officer is celebrating 100 years on this earth, and was surrounded by love.
Chemung County's "ChewMUNG" Restaurant Week is returning for a fourth year. The annual event kicks off Sunday, March 23rd, and will last through Saturday, March 29th.
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Cornell University has named a long-tenured member of the school to its highest office Michael Kotlikoff was elevated to the top position after its previous president, Martha Pollack, retired. RELATED: Cornell University President
Dozens of people gathered outside of Congressman Nick Langworthy's district office in Corning today to protest his stances and speak with his staff to voice their concerns. Langworthy says this isn't the first time and it won't be the last.
It was an exciting afternoon for LECOM students as they learned their new assignments at today's Match Day ceremony at Elmira College.
Community efforts are underway to help preserve a historic 75-year-old diesel locomotive from the Bath and Hammondsport Railroad.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Friday, March 21st that trout season is set to kick off on April 1st.
Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire on Wyncoop Creek Road in Van Etten, Chemung County on Friday, March 21st, that first responders say could have been much worse.
