Operation Community Give Back Lends a Hand, Makes Holidays Brighter
People lined up around the Park Church on West Gray Street, for the first ever "Operation Give Back" - coordinated by Runway for a Cause. The free shopping event had donated clothing, personal care items, and toys for people in need.
Home destroyed after Sunday night fire in Cameron
CAMERON, N.Y. (WENY) --A home is totally destroyed after a house fire in Cameron Sunday night. According to the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department, the blaze started inside the chimney, and then spread to the surrounding walls and roof of the home. No one
Is your trash collection changed for the holiday? Here's what you need to know if you live in Elmira or Elmira Heights
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- With the holidays approaching, some trash pickup days are being moved. If you live in Elmira or Elmira Heights and your regular trash day is Wednesday, your trash will be picked up on a different day. The City of Elmira announced th
Wheeler's Candyland and Creamery in Pine City hosts candy cane making class and Toys for Tots drive
Jodi Wheeler has been making candy in the region for over 30 years. Each year, when the holidays approach, Wheeler shares her experience with others by teaching them how to make candy canes and encouraging people to donate to Toys for Tots.
Local veterans bring gifts and care packages to their brothers in arms for the holiday season
During the holiday season, several veterans are taking the time to remind their brothers in arms that they are not forgotten. Local veterans from the region and of Corning Inc's Corning Veterans Engaged to Support brought gifts to veterans in Horseheads.
Operation Community Giveback in Elmira takes donations to bring personalized holiday shopping experience to those in need
To bring a little extra love to those in need this holiday season, Runway For A Cause and Le Kim Associates are hosting Operation Community Giveback. The drive will bring these items to the public next week with a little holiday twist.
Troopers: Head-on collision in Barton kills three people
BARTON, N.Y. (WENY) -- Three people are dead and two are injured after a crash on State Route 34 in Barton Friday afternoon, according to New York State Police. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., a woman driving an SUV north on the roadway with three passengers in
Steuben County Highway Superintendents support foster children through gift drive
BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- Highway Superintendents across Steuben County teamed up this week to help over 250 children receive gifts on Christmas. Members of the Steuben Town Municipal Highway Superintendents Association of Steuben County, made up of highway de
Bradford Co. man sentenced for killing pedestrian while driving drunk
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Columbia Crossroads man will serve a maximum sentence of over 20 years in prison after being convicted of killing another man on the side of the road while driving drunk, according to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office
'Tis the holiday season, which means elves on the shelf have made their yearly visits to many families in the area. But, the Chemung County Sheriff's Office says some elves have been causing mischief in the community.
Last month, the City of Elmira passed an ordinance banning camping within city limits. On Wednesday, the city took action in enforcing that ban.
The Village of Odessa's Mayor is encouraging residents to consider joining the local government to avoid having to dissolve the village. If people are interested in running for a trustee position or mayor, time is running out.
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A 31-year-old Elmira man was arrested for allegedly trying to have sex with at least one minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York. Jacob Brewer allegedly contacted a 16-year-old girl throug
Experiments, presentations, and demonstrations helped local high schoolers make decisions about their futures. The Annual STEM Day with various hands-on experiences for over 600 students was held at SUNY Corning Community College on Wednesday.
The city of Elmira announced Wednesday morning the Washington Avenue bridge over the Norfolk Southern railroad will reopen on Wednesday, December 18th at 1PM.
Habitat for Humanity has been a staple in the Chemung County for decades now. On Tuesday, the organization debuted a new build in Elmira, marking dozens of homes in a milestone 35 years.
KNOXVILLE, PA. (WENY) -- Pennsylvania State Police announced Tuesday that they are looking for a man who allegedly robbed the C&N Bank in Knoxville Monday night. According to troopers, a man armed with a handgun entered the bank around 4:30 p.m. and deman