ADA playground almost complete in Watkins Glen

ADA playground almost complete in Watkins Glen

Crews are moving into the final few weeks of construction for the ADA playground coming to Clute Park in Watkins Glen.

6 hrs 35 mins ago by Scott Brubaker
Chemung County Library District Locations closed Monday

Chemung County Library District Locations closed Monday

The CCLD says it will be closed for staff training on March 31st.

8 hrs 52 mins ago by Morrissey Walsh
Chemung Co. Legislator calling for independent investigation into NYSEG

Chemung Co. Legislator calling for independent investigation into NYSEG

Chemung County Legislator Rodney Strange says he's calling for an independent investigation into NYSEG.

9 hrs 10 mins ago by Morrissey Walsh
The 3rd Annual Mansfield's Outstanding Women Event Sparks Community Pride at the History Center on Main Street

The 3rd Annual Mansfield's Outstanding Women Event Sparks Community Pride at the History Center on Main Street

As Women's History Month comes to a close, Mansfield's History Center on Main Street honored three remarkable women from years past. A teacher, a doctor, and a rich widow were featured in the 3rd Annual Mansfield's Outstanding Women event on Sunday.

10 hrs 28 mins ago by Alecia Solorzano
LECOM holds annual Casino Night fundraiser to benefit Student Scholarship Fund

LECOM holds annual Casino Night fundraiser to benefit Student Scholarship Fund

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) at Elmira hosted its annual Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, March 29. It was the first time the event was held at the LECOM Event Center.

March 29th, 11:55 PM EDT by Scott Brubaker
National Vietnam War Veteran's Day recognized in Elmira

National Vietnam War Veteran's Day recognized in Elmira

Services were held Saturday morning to honor those who served during the Vietnam War. March 29th is National Vietnam War Veteran's Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of all who served during the era.

March 29th, 7:53 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Italian American Veterans Club Monuments Find New Home at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira

Italian American Veterans Club Monuments Find New Home at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira

While the Elmira Italian American Veterans Club building may be up for sale, one local cemetery is helping those vets preserve history. Two monuments were moved from IAVC on Saturday morning to continue to honor those who served.

March 29th, 7:35 PM EDT by Alecia Solorzano
Groups wanted for Elmira's Memorial Day Parade

Groups wanted for Elmira's Memorial Day Parade

Organizers are in the process of reaching out to prior groups and organizations to sign up again this year, and are also looking for new groups who want to take part.

March 29th, 7:32 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Volunteers help out at Eldridge Park's inaugural Lakeshore Cleanup

Volunteers help out at Eldridge Park's inaugural Lakeshore Cleanup

It won't be long before Elmira's Eldridge Park opens for the summer season. Before then, there's a lot of work to be done to get the park ready.

March 29th, 7:24 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Man arrested following child porn investigation in Elmira

Man arrested following child porn investigation in Elmira

According to Elmira Police, 32-year-old Jonathan Stallings is facing charges of promoting and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child -- both felony charges.

March 29th, 12:30 AM EDT
LECOM Event Center hosts Alive After 5 Winter Edition

LECOM Event Center hosts Alive After 5 Winter Edition

Alive After 5 Winter Edition took place at the LECOM Event Center Friday night. The event is an early installment of the summer concert series that happens in downtown Elmira over the summer.

March 28th, 11:15 PM EDT by Scott Brubaker
Troopers: Waverly man arrested for attempted arson of occupied trailer

Troopers: Waverly man arrested for attempted arson of occupied trailer

50-year-old Jeremy W. Searles of Waverly, NY, on charges of Attempted Arson in the second degree, a class C felony, and Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor.

March 28th, 10:40 PM EDT
Vietnam Veterans to be honored at local events Saturday

Vietnam Veterans to be honored at local events Saturday

(WENY) -- Saturday, March 29, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day and some local events are planned to honor those who served. March 29 is the day the last remaining American combat troops in Vietnam left the country and United States Military Assistance

March 28th, 9:33 PM EDT by Kurt Martone
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Visits SAFE in Towanda; Facility Receives Grant to Continue Helping Local Families With Secure Custody Exchanges and Visits

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Visits SAFE in Towanda; Facility Receives Grant to Continue Helping Local Families With Secure Custody Exchanges and Visits

Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, Austin Davis, visited the Supporting Area Families Everyday facility in Towanda on Friday morning. SAFE was recently awarded a state grant to continue helping families with supervised visitation and parent education.

March 28th, 7:25 PM EDT by Alecia Solorzano
Ithaca Woman Charged in 2023 Fatal Crash

Ithaca Woman Charged in 2023 Fatal Crash

An Ithaca woman is charged for her alleged role in a fatal car accident that happened in 2023.

March 28th, 7:22 PM EDT by Renata Stiehl
Sen. Gillibrand, Gov. Hochul hold press conference in Albany regarding federal cuts to Social Security

Sen. Gillibrand, Gov. Hochul hold press conference in Albany regarding federal cuts to Social Security

In today's press conference, both Senator Gillibrand and Governor Hochul delivered comments regarding the federal efforts to cut social security programs and services, slated to have impacts nationwide.

March 28th, 6:19 PM EDT by Connor Freidhoff
N.Y. DEC promises changes after internal review of Peanut the squirrel incident

N.Y. DEC promises changes after internal review of Peanut the squirrel incident

The new DEC acting commissioner promised changes in the DEC on Friday, March 28th, after doing an internal review of the seizure of Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon from a Chemung County home back in Oct. 2024.

March 28th, 11:30 AM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Apartment Destroyed in Fire on Chestnut Street in Ithaca

Apartment Destroyed in Fire on Chestnut Street in Ithaca

Fortunately, the apartment’s occupant was not home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. While the apartment where the fire originated was completely destroyed, neighboring apartments were not significantly affected and remain habitable.

March 28th, 12:44 AM EDT
Chemung County Planning Board reviews plans for Big Flats Daniel Zenker Dr. development

Chemung County Planning Board reviews plans for Big Flats Daniel Zenker Dr. development

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Chemung County Planning Board reviewed site plans for a proposed 302-unit housing development in Big Flats at its meeting Thursday. The development will be built on 56 acres of land off of Hibbard road and Daniel Zenker Drive. I

March 28th, 12:22 AM EDT by Kurt Martone
NYSEG holds face-to-face meeting to discuss billing concerns with customers

NYSEG holds face-to-face meeting to discuss billing concerns with customers

New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) hosted a community connection event Thursday night at the Big Flats American Legion. The event was packed with NYSEG customers concerned about their bill, and the charges in it.

March 28th, 12:05 AM EDT by Scott Brubaker
Crews respond to brush fire in Town of Catlin
Crews respond to brush fire in Town of Catlin

The fire happened near Buck Mountain Road -- just off Johnson Hollow Road.

Town of Big Flats proposes changes to local solar ordinance
Town of Big Flats proposes changes to local solar ordinance

Amid ongoing discussions about solar sites across the Southern Tier, the Town of Big Flats is taking steps to amend their solar ordinance.

United Way and Wegmans team up for local fundraiser
United Way and Wegmans team up for local fundraiser

The United Way of the Southern Tier (UWST) is partnering with Wegmans for an annual fundraiser supporting Steuben and Chemung counties. Organizers say the fundraiser helps to make community donations easier.

Towanda Auxiliary donates medical transport van to Guthrie
Towanda Auxiliary donates medical transport van to Guthrie

TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- The Towanda Campus Auxiliary has donated a paratransit vehicle to Guthrie EMS. The vehicle is meant to take patients with mobility or transportation issues to their doctors appointments. About 500 patients use Guthrie EMS Paratransi

Schuyler County Housing Survey is Now Open; Aiming to Address Local Housing Needs
Schuyler County Housing Survey is Now Open; Aiming to Address Local Housing Needs

To address what local officials call a lack of available housing, Schuyler County is conducting a housing study. Residents of the county are encouraged to take the survey that opened on Wednesday.

New York Senate Republicans want HEAT Act removed from state budget
New York Senate Republicans want HEAT Act removed from state budget

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York Senate Republicans are urging their State Senate colleagues to remove the Home Energy Affordable Transition Act from this year's state budget. Senate Republicans argue the bill would drive up utility costs, remove consumer

PA to appeal USDA's decision to cancel Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program
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.

20th annual Empty Bowls event at Notre Dame High School looks to help community
20th annual Empty Bowls event at Notre Dame High School looks to help community

Catholic Charities held it's 20th annual Empty Bowls luncheon at Notre Dame High School in Elmira on Tuesday, March 25th.