Horseheads Kiwanis Club Honors Local Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

Horseheads Kiwanis Club Honors Local Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

The Kiwanis Club of Horseheads nominated local law enforcement officers of the year on Tuesday night. Each year they take nominations from the heads of area departments, and award the officers for their service.

12 hrs 55 mins ago by Morrissey Walsh
Elmira Police Release Officer Bodycam Footage in Dog Shooting Incident

Elmira Police Release Officer Bodycam Footage in Dog Shooting Incident

The Elmira Police Department released the body camera footage worn by an officer that shot an aggressive dog while responding to an incident on the city's southside last week.

17 hrs 48 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Biden Administration Highlights Investments to Rebuild, Revitalize Rural Communities

Biden Administration Highlights Investments to Rebuild, Revitalize Rural Communities

Today, the Biden administration hosted a “Rural Communities in Action” event to highlight rural investments across the country from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

18 hrs 11 mins ago by Brendan Scanland
Legislation in Albany tries to reduce school lock-down drills

Legislation in Albany tries to reduce school lock-down drills

Lawmakers rally in Albany for a bill to reduce the number of school lock-down drills.

18 hrs 14 mins ago by Elise Kline
Recent Poll Shows Voters Favor Trump in Five Key Battleground States

Recent Poll Shows Voters Favor Trump in Five Key Battleground States

A recent poll from The New York Times, Siena College and the Philadelphia Inquirer shows voters are more likely to vote for former President Donald Trump.

18 hrs 16 mins ago by Rachel Knapp
Missing Athens Woman with Dementia Found Safe

Missing Athens Woman with Dementia Found Safe

According to authorities on scene, Johnston has been found alive in a wooded area near the train tracks between Route 220 and 199 and is safe.

17 hrs 43 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Tanglewood Tuesday: Meet Pedro the Bearded dragon!

Tanglewood Tuesday: Meet Pedro the Bearded dragon!

Pedro is an animal ambassador at the Tanglewood Nature Center and is native to Australia.

May 14th, 9:39 AM EDT by Crystal Bermudez
Online Auction of Chemung County Surplus Set for May 2024

Online Auction of Chemung County Surplus Set for May 2024

The online auction for Chemung County Surplus Equipment is scheduled to start on May 14, 2024, with bidding concluding on May 23, 2024.

May 14th, 8:53 AM EDT by Crystal Bermudez
Cornell University encampment protest taken down

Cornell University encampment protest taken down

After eighteen days, the encampment protest at Cornell University is coming to an end. The encampment was set up by the Coalition for Mutual Liberation, in protest of the war in Gaza.

20 hrs ago by Morrissey Walsh
NATO Summit Could Focus on Building NATO's European Members

NATO Summit Could Focus on Building NATO's European Members

In just a few weeks, our nation’s capital will host the NATO summit. Leaders of NATO are expected to discuss issues like the war in Ukraine.

May 13th, 6:29 PM EDT by Rachel Knapp
Mothers Day rally for sentencing reform legislation

Mothers Day rally for sentencing reform legislation

The day after Mothers Day, dozens of mothers from across the empire state traveled to the Capitol to rally for legislation to help incarcerated New Yorkers.

May 13th, 6:26 PM EDT by Elise Kline
United Way of the Southern Tier awards over $170,000 to local programs supporting senior citizens

United Way of the Southern Tier awards over $170,000 to local programs supporting senior citizens

United Way of the Southern Tier announced the 13 special grant winners of $171,705 to help serve local senior citizens

May 13th, 6:12 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
Over $3 million coming to local police departments in state money

Over $3 million coming to local police departments in state money

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Over $3 million in New York State money is coming to 16 local departments for agencies to buy new technology and equipment. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, the state is giving out $127 million to 378 law enforcement agen

May 13th, 5:09 PM EDT by Kurt Martone
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 13th, 1:59 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Cornell Students Liberated Zone Shutting Down Monday Night

Cornell Students Liberated Zone Shutting Down Monday Night

Nearly one month after Cornell University Students established a liberated zone to protest the war in Gaza, the Coalition for Mutual Liberation announced they will close Monday, May 13th.

May 12th, 9:55 PM EDT by Max Coven
Local horseback riders compete at national level, bring home national title

Local horseback riders compete at national level, bring home national title

At Foxmoor Farm in Horseheads, horseback riders are honing their craft, some of them making it all the way to national level. They train almost daily to compete, and that hard work paid off, as one came home with a national title.

May 12th, 7:55 PM EDT by Morrissey Walsh
Paws for Laws 10th Annual K-9 Fundraiser Returns this Week

Paws for Laws 10th Annual K-9 Fundraiser Returns this Week

Mark your calendars to fundraise for New York State's Police Troop E's K-9 unit. The 10th annual Paws for Laws event is happening on Saturday, May 18th from 12-6 pm at the Horseheads Elks Club

May 13th, 10:44 PM EDT by Max Coven
Man taken to the Hospital after Early Morning Assault at Byrne Dairy

Man taken to the Hospital after Early Morning Assault at Byrne Dairy

One person was injured and another arrested early Sunday morning at the Byrne Dairy on Elmira's Southside.

May 12th, 2:04 PM EDT by Max Coven
Buckle Up for the Ultimate Ride to Prom with Watkins Glen International

Buckle Up for the Ultimate Ride to Prom with Watkins Glen International

Buckle up for the "Ultimate Ride to Prom" with Watkins Glen International. The program is offering several couples a chance to ride to the dance in a pace car with an important message about safe driving practices.

May 10th, 9:40 PM EDT by Max Coven
Bills in Albany try to tackle prescription drug affordability

Bills in Albany try to tackle prescription drug affordability

Hundreds of AARP advocates traveled to Albany to rally for a package of bills that could make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible.  

May 10th, 6:40 PM EDT by Elise Kline
Cornell University President to retire at end of June
Cornell University President to retire at end of June

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The President of Cornell University, Martha Pollack will retire on June 30, according to the school. Pollack served as the head of the school for seven years, as the campus' 14th president. Michael Kotlikoff, who is the University's

Downtown Revitalization Initiative forum showcases impact on the Southern Tier
Downtown Revitalization Initiative forum showcases impact on the Southern Tier

New York's Department of State held a forum at Clute Park today to promote two of its economic programs to local communities. Previous program participants gathered to provide some insight and advice for future applicants and awardees. 

Court challenges in N.Y. could derail ballot proposition to enshrine abortion rights
Court challenges in N.Y. could derail ballot proposition to enshrine abortion rights

A proposed constitutional amendment that would have enshrined abortion rights in the empire state faces an uncertain future due to court challenges.

Final EPA Vehicle Emissions Standards Ignite Debate Among Advocates
Final EPA Vehicle Emissions Standards Ignite Debate Among Advocates

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced new vehicle pollution standards that aim to have a lot more electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads by 2032. 

Lucky Hare Brewing set to take over new location at the Seneca Harbor Marina
Lucky Hare Brewing set to take over new location at the Seneca Harbor Marina

The building that is formerly the site of Horseheads Brewing at the Seneca Harbor Marina was discussed at the Schuyler County IDA meeting Wednesday night.

Gillibrand Calls Farm Bill Framework a Win for New Yorkers
Gillibrand Calls Farm Bill Framework a Win for New Yorkers

Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) highlighted several priorities included in the framework for the new farm bill. Lawmakers must develop a new farm bill every five years, and this year, it’s time for a new one.

Jewish Students Speak Out, Advocate for Accountability at Universities
Jewish Students Speak Out, Advocate for Accountability at Universities

In recent weeks, pro-Palestinian protests have escalated- in some cases turning violent- and have turned welcoming, inclusive university environments into the exact opposite, according to several Jewish students. 

An antisemitism bill pends in Albany
An antisemitism bill pends in Albany

The Combatting Campus Antisemitism Act is the name of a pending bill in Albany that would withold tuition assistance from college students who "knowingly engage in promoting antisemitism."