
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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, 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

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.

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

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.

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