Major Fire Breaks Out at Elmira Business

Major Fire Breaks Out at Elmira Business

A business on Elmira's south side went up in flames Friday evening.

1 hr 51 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Watkins Glen International kicks of 2025 season with opening pep rally

Watkins Glen International kicks of 2025 season with opening pep rally

Watkins Glen International is officially open for the 2025 season. The track held its annual pep rally Friday night ahead of an opening weekend of activities.

2 hrs 10 mins ago by Scott Brubaker
Managing Finances Through Tariffs and Market Uncertainty

Managing Finances Through Tariffs and Market Uncertainty

Friday's stock market drop comes as countries begin to retaliate in response to Trump's 10% baseline tariff for most trading partners as well as a discounted reciprocal tariff for dozens of other nations.

4 hrs 17 mins ago by Brendan Scanland
Ovid's Main Street Business Owners Are Speaking Out About Recovery Process After January Fire

Ovid's Main Street Business Owners Are Speaking Out About Recovery Process After January Fire

On Tuesday, January 21, a massive fire caused by a charging device destroyed several buildings lining Main Street in Ovid. Months later, owners of some of those buildings are speaking out to share what they have been facing in terms of cleanup.

6 hrs 48 mins ago by Alecia Solorzano
21st Annual Green Grand Prix Returns to Watkins Glen International

21st Annual Green Grand Prix Returns to Watkins Glen International

The Toyota Green Grand Prix made its return to Watkins Glen International this year, but the focus wasn’t on speed; instead, it centered around fuel efficiency.

7 hrs 12 mins ago by Max Coven
Farm Advocates on Federal Funds, Tariffs, and the Farm Bill; Part 2

Farm Advocates on Federal Funds, Tariffs, and the Farm Bill; Part 2

Not everything in the bill is dirt and tractors. And that’s why it gets politically messy.

7 hrs 23 mins ago by Kara Jeffers
Senators Slated to have Vote-A-Rama on Republican Budget Blueprint

Senators Slated to have Vote-A-Rama on Republican Budget Blueprint

Senators are gearing up for a long night of voting on the Republican budget blueprint. It would slash spending and make the 2017 tax cuts permanent. Democrats will try to make this effort as politically painful as possible.

8 hrs 21 mins ago by Rachel Knapp
Tompkins County holding election sticker design contest

Tompkins County holding election sticker design contest

Tompkins County is hosting its third annual "I Voted" sticker contest.

8 hrs 27 mins ago by Kurt Martone
PA expands Spotted Lanternfly quarantine to include Bradford County

PA expands Spotted Lanternfly quarantine to include Bradford County

Pennsylvania announced today that Bradford County is one of four counties being added to the state's Spotted Lanternfly quarantine.

9 hrs 7 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
NYSCOPBA: Critical Workplace Issues Need To Be Addressed

NYSCOPBA: Critical Workplace Issues Need To Be Addressed

NYSCOPBA is calling for a meeting with the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, to address what the union says are serious issues affecting corrections officers following a 22 day strike.

9 hrs 9 mins ago by Renata Stiehl

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Bradford Co. man will serve up to 7 years in prison for sexually assaulting child

Social Security Administration says Corning office closed temporarily

Elmira Travel Center approved by City Planning Commission

Residents in Chemung Co. Sewer Districts Could See Rate Increases

More legislators call for independent investigation into NYSEG

Proposed Universal Meals Program in New York State Schools

Bradford Co. woman sentenced after stealing $75k+ from fire department

Bradford Co. woman sentenced after stealing $75k+ from fire department

BRADFORD COUNTY, PA. (WENY) -- A Wyalusing woman will spend at least 6 months behind bars after being convicted of stealing over $75,000 from the Franklin Township Fire Department. Patricia Tuttle, 42, used fraudulent PayPal transactions and ATM withdrawa

9 hrs 26 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Elmira Travel Center approved by City Planning Commission

Elmira Travel Center approved by City Planning Commission

The Elmira City Planning Commission approved plans for a travel center Thursday night, but added a few contingencies to the approval. Developers say the steps needed are typical with a project like the travel center.

April 3rd, 11:25 PM EDT by Scott Brubaker
Proposed Universal Meals Program in New York State Schools

Proposed Universal Meals Program in New York State Schools

A new universal meals program has been proposed for schools in New York State to combat food insecurity among students. The initiative aims to ensure every child receives healthy meals daily, which is essential for their development.

April 3rd, 7:14 PM EDT by Max Coven
Food Bank of the Southern Tier to Bring Over 40,000 Apples to Local Families

Food Bank of the Southern Tier to Bring Over 40,000 Apples to Local Families

Almost 40,000 pounds of apples were delivered to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Elmira last week. They will soon be distributed to local families.

April 3rd, 6:49 PM EDT by Alecia Solorzano
Farm Advocates on Federal Funds, Tariffs, and the Farm Bill; Part 1

Farm Advocates on Federal Funds, Tariffs, and the Farm Bill; Part 1

Farm advocates that are tuned in to Washington D.C. decision making are keeping track of canceled contracts, the avian flu, tariffs, and the elusive farm bill.

April 3rd, 6:43 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Trout Stocked at Eldridge Park, Park Station

Trout Stocked at Eldridge Park, Park Station

A pair of popular fishing spots in Chemung County were stocked with Trout today as fishing season gets off to a fast start in the region.

April 3rd, 6:42 PM EDT by Connor Freidhoff
Stocks Tumble Following Trump's Tariffs, Economists Fear the Worst

Stocks Tumble Following Trump's Tariffs, Economists Fear the Worst

After a troubling day on Wall Street, some economists worry the move could send the U.S. economy and others into a recession, if the administration doesn’t lessen up or change gears soon. 

April 3rd, 6:29 PM EDT by Brendan Scanland
Social Security Administration says Corning office closed temporarily

Social Security Administration says Corning office closed temporarily

The Social Security Administration announced on Thursday, April 3rd, that the Corning Social Security office is expected to be closed for the next six months for renovations.

April 3rd, 6:22 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Experts Argue Trump's Tariffs Could Hurt Foreign Relations, State Department says Otherwise

Experts Argue Trump's Tariffs Could Hurt Foreign Relations, State Department says Otherwise

The world is responding to the Trump administration’s tariffs. Experts said this will hurt our relationships abroad but the State Department said otherwise.  

April 3rd, 6:19 PM EDT by Rachel Knapp
Bradford Co. man will serve up to 7 years in prison for sexually assaulting child

Bradford Co. man will serve up to 7 years in prison for sexually assaulting child

BRADFORD COUNTY, PA. (WENY) -- A Bradford County man convicted of abusing a minor multiple times while she was sleeping will serve up to seven years in prison, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General. Matthew Chapman, 43, was found guilty on Indece

April 3rd, 5:24 PM EDT by Kurt Martone
Drug Take Back Day events happening in the Twin Tiers
Drug Take Back Day events happening in the Twin Tiers

(WENY) -- Unused prescription medications will be accepted at events nationwide on April 26. Drug Give Back Day is part of a national effort spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Agency. Tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drug

Residents in Chemung Co. Sewer Districts Could See Rate Increases
Residents in Chemung Co. Sewer Districts Could See Rate Increases

If you live in Chemung County, your sewer rates could increase significantly next month. The proposed rate changes come as the two existing Chemung County Sewer Facilities merge into one on Milton St. in Elmira.

PA Sues U.S. Health & Human Services for $500 Million Grant Terminations
PA Sues U.S. Health & Human Services for $500 Million Grant Terminations

Pennsylvania has joined 22 other states in suing the federal government for canceled funding from the U.S. Health & Human Services department. 

Federal Employees Public Hearing in Harrisburg
Federal Employees Public Hearing in Harrisburg

In the past two months, over 24,000 federal workers got termination notices… then most got re-hired (through court cases and agency re-assessments). Around 2,000 are on administrative leave.

Sen. Gillibrand Calls Out Trump's Cuts to Food Bank Funding
Sen. Gillibrand Calls Out Trump's Cuts to Food Bank Funding

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand slammed President Donald Trump for budget cuts that she says will deny food to hungry families and children on Wednesday.

Cornell University's Hawks 'Big Red' and Arthur Nest Again
Cornell University's Hawks 'Big Red' and Arthur Nest Again

Big Red has captured the hearts of birdwatchers at Cornell University for over a decade. Alongside her partner, Arthur, she has raised numerous eyas each year, bringing attention from around the globe.

President and Executive Director of The Corning Museum of Glass to retire
President and Executive Director of The Corning Museum of Glass to retire

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The leader of the Corning Museum of Glass is retiring. The Corning Museum of Glass announced Wednesday that Karol Wight, the President and Executive Director of the museum, plans to step down once her replacement is found. Wight st

57 Children Killed by Abuse in 2023; Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick Off in Harrisburg
57 Children Killed by Abuse in 2023; Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick Off in Harrisburg

Today, dozens of advocates and state officials honored the memory of children who died from child abuse… while celebrating the efforts of workers who keep kids safe everyday.

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