DOCCS, NYSCOPBA reach new agreement about ongoing prison strike
NEW YORK STATE (WENY) -- After 20 days of the statewide prison strikes, the New York State Department of Corrections announced a deal has been reached between the state and NYSCOPBA. A memorandum of agreement was posted on the DOCCS website on Saturday ni
Hundreds come together in the Village of Horseheads for the 20th Annual Saint Patrick's Parade
Music filled the streets, candy flew through the air, and people came together to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. The Village of Horseheads was filled with cheer as hundreds came out to celebrate the 20th Annual Saint Patrick's Parade.
Citizens for a Better Southern Tier host Unite and Resist Rally in Corning on Saturday
Centerway Square in Corning was filled with dozens of people for the "Unite and Resist" Rally on Saturday afternoon. The peaceful protest, held on International Women's Day, brought people together to speak out on various causes.
NYSCOPBA: Strike Negotiations Stall Over Health Insurance Re-Instatement
March 8th marks day 20 of the ongoing state-wide corrections officer strike. Members of NYSCOPBA, the corrections officers union, received a letter on Saturday, updating them on the negotiations between NYSCOPBA and the state.
SNAP-Ed's Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program continues to support local patients and farmers
According to SNAP-Ed and Steuben County's Cornell Cooperative Extension, in the Southern Finger Lakes Region, nearly 10% of residents struggle with food insecurity and many lack access to fresh produce. But, SNAP-Ed is working to change that.
Democrats Sound Alarm as Trump Hones in on Dept. of Education
On Thursday, Trump was reportedly set to sign an executive order directing his new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to facilitate a closure of the department by taking all necessary steps "permitted by law."
Congressional Members Meet with "Border Czar" on Northern Border Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of the congressional Northern Border Security Caucus recently met with the President’s “border czar” Tom Homan. Most of the national focus has been on the southern border for illegal crossings and drug smugglin
Former Elmira Police Chief dies at the age of 86
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A former Elmira Police Chief who served in the late 1980's and early 90's has died. Joseph Michalko passed away at home on March 1, according to his obituary. He was 86. Michalko started his career with the Elmira Police Department
NYS Corrections Officers Received Text Notice of Potential Termination
Early Saturday evening, officers received a text message from the New York State Office of Employee Relations, threatening that officers and sergeants who did not return to work on Saturday face termination.
Statewide corrections officer strike could be coming to an end; NYSDOCCS touts new agreement
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- March 6 marked day 18 of the statewide corrections officer strike. Some officers who remain outside the Elmira Correctional Facility were seen dismantling their picket line on Thursday, signaling that something could be in the works
US Pauses Military Aid for Ukraine, European Leaders Focus on Ukraine and European Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - European leaders are pledging to pitch in more to help Ukraine. They held an emergency meeting after the White House said they’re pausing military aid to Ukraine. There’s also reports that the US is also pausing intelligence
Schumer: DOGE planning to close Social Security Office in Big Flats
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The only Social Security Administration Office in Chemung County is on the Department of Government Efficiency's list of leases to be terminated. According to DOGE, they are terminating the lease because "agency response on no lo
The President’s address, over an hour and a half long, drew a lot of applause and standing ovations from Republicans, but very little support from Democrats. Today, Democrats are reacting to the address as they try to push back against the Trump's actions
(WENY) -- A woman from Pine City was arrested for raping a pregnant woman in January 2024, according to the Bradford County Drug Task Force. Law enforcement say Ashley Hamm, and her co-conspirator Sean Hall, allegedly gave a pregnant woman ambien to put h
Three people were arrested and charged in Bath after a large quantity of drugs was discovered in a village home.
President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress to give an accounting of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace.
A 302-unit housing complex is being proposed in the Town of Big Flats, off of Hibbard Road and Daniel Zenker Drive. On Tuesday night, developers brought their concept plan for an undeveloped parcel of land before the Big Flats Planning Board.
At 9:00pm ET, President Donald Trump will deliver his first joint address to Congress of his second term. Millions of eyes from across the country and the world will be watching the prime-time speech very closely.
Hundreds of striking corrections officers, including officers from Elmira, traveled to Albany, N.Y. on Tuesday, March 4th in an effort to make there voices heard.
On Tuesday, advocates for inmate safety demanded an end to systemic violence, called for basic human rights, and fair pathways home for incarcerated people.
