Danby Volunteer Fire Company hosts monthly Pancake Breakfast to raise money for new EMS equipment

Danby Volunteer Fire Company hosts monthly Pancake Breakfast to raise money for new EMS equipment

For decades, the Danby Volunteer Fire Company has hosted various fundraisers to help the department with whatever they need. This time, firefighters hosted their monthly pancake breakfast to raise funds for new EMS equipment.

20 hrs 34 mins ago by Alecia Solorzano
$125,000 headed to expand Family Violence Prevention in Bradford County

$125,000 headed to expand Family Violence Prevention in Bradford County

A state grant of more than $125,000 has been awarded to expand Family Violence Prevention in Bradford County.

22 hrs 53 mins ago by Morrissey Walsh
Elmira EOP to honor MLK Day with Annual Together We Dine Program

Elmira EOP to honor MLK Day with Annual Together We Dine Program

The Elmira EOP is hosting its annual Together We Dine Program.

January 18th, 9:04 PM EST by Morrissey Walsh
Corning Museum of Glass offering free admission on MLK Day

Corning Museum of Glass offering free admission on MLK Day

The Corning Museum of Glass is offering free admission on MLK Day.

January 18th, 7:45 PM EST by Morrissey Walsh
Food Bank of the Southern Tier to host Serve and Learn MLK Day event

Food Bank of the Southern Tier to host Serve and Learn MLK Day event

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is hosting a Serve and Learn Event in Elmira to honor MLK Day.

January 18th, 7:30 PM EST by Morrissey Walsh
Greater Ithaca Activities Center hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Greater Ithaca Activities Center hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

In just two days, the nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Saturday, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center began its annual early celebration in Tompkins County to recognize Dr. King's legacy.

January 18th, 7:30 PM EST by Alecia Solorzano
'1883 Barn' in Newfield is set to be revamped by new owner who aims to preserve its history

'1883 Barn' in Newfield is set to be revamped by new owner who aims to preserve its history

A big piece of Tompkins County history is getting another chance to shine. The '1883 Barn' in Newfield was officially sold back in October and the new owner is sharing what the next steps for the historic building are.

Alecia Solorzano
Two hospitalized after fire that destroyed Owego home

Two hospitalized after fire that destroyed Owego home

On Thursday, Jan. 16 around 8 PM, several emergency crews responded to a house fire near Gaskill Road in the Town of Owego. 

January 18th, 12:03 AM EST by Crystal Bermudez
Elmira Police Dept. Welcomes New Officer, Promotes Three

Elmira Police Dept. Welcomes New Officer, Promotes Three

The Elmira Police Department (EPD) held a special ceremony on Friday, January 17th, to promote three officers to higher ranks and swear in one recruit. 

January 17th, 10:29 PM EST by Max Coven
Former Bradford Co. Pastor pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a child

Former Bradford Co. Pastor pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a child

Prosecutors said Fenton was a youth pastor at "Abide in the Vine Church" in Owego when the abuse began in 1996 with a 14-year-old victim -- and lasted until 1998.

January 17th, 6:44 PM EST by Nick Quattrini
Fund for Women Awards $150,000 Grant to Twin Tiers Baby Bank

Fund for Women Awards $150,000 Grant to Twin Tiers Baby Bank

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier has announced a $150,000 Empower Grant to the Twin Tiers Baby Bank. This funding, to be distributed over three years, will help the volunteer-run organization, providing the essential essenti

January 17th, 6:38 PM EST by Max Coven
Man indicted after Elmira hammer attack

Man indicted after Elmira hammer attack

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County has brought charges against the man accused of trying to kill someone with a hammer in Elmira last November. Jacob Bulkley is charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault and Assault for his alleged role in the at

January 17th, 5:29 PM EST by Kurt Martone
Dog kills owner, attacks another in Apalachin

Dog kills owner, attacks another in Apalachin

APALACHIN, N.Y. (WENY) -- A dog killed its owner, and attacked a person out walking their dog in Tioga County, New York on Thursday. Darnelle Greeno, a 52-year-old woman from Apalachin, was attacked and killed by her dog on Pleasant View Drive in Apalachi

January 17th, 4:02 PM EST by Kurt Martone
Numerous area Sheriffs implement Blue Envelope Program

Numerous area Sheriffs implement Blue Envelope Program

TIOGA COUNTY, PA. (WENY) -- The Tioga County, Pennsylvania Sheriff's Office is implementing a program designed to help drivers with special needs during traffic stops. The initiative is called the Blue Envelope Program. Drivers with autism, anxiety, commu

January 16th, 11:54 PM EST by Kurt Martone
Schuyler County Sheriff's Office K-9 receives donated protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s

Schuyler County Sheriff's Office K-9 receives donated protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s

A law enforcement officer with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office has received a new piece of equipment to keep her safe in the field. One of the department's K-9s was gifted with protective body armor and her handler shares more about it.

January 16th, 7:20 PM EST by Alecia Solorzano
Uncertainty Surrounds the Ceasefire Deal between Israel and Hamas Actually Following Through

Uncertainty Surrounds the Ceasefire Deal between Israel and Hamas Actually Following Through

After 15 months, a ceasefire deal is on the horizon in Gaza that could bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.

January 16th, 7:09 PM EST by Max Coven
Bradford Co. man sentenced for sexually abusing multiple juveniles

Bradford Co. man sentenced for sexually abusing multiple juveniles

A 57-year-old man from Bradford Co. could spend the rest of the his life in jail after being sentenced on four counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault and more.

January 16th, 6:35 PM EST by Benjamin C. Klein
Senator Lea Webb announces over $5 million from NYSDEC is awarded to Tompkins County to improve water infrastructure

Senator Lea Webb announces over $5 million from NYSDEC is awarded to Tompkins County to improve water infrastructure

On Thursday morning, Senator Lea Webb announced that over $5 million in state funding has been awarded to several towns in Tompkins County through the NYS DEC's Water Quality Improvement Project.

January 16th, 6:06 PM EST by Alecia Solorzano
Finger Lakes Wine Festival rebranded to F.L.X. Summer Fest

Finger Lakes Wine Festival rebranded to F.L.X. Summer Fest

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- The almost three-decade old celebration of wine and food in the Finger Lakes now has a new name. The Finger Lakes Wine Festival, which started in 1997, will now be known as F.L.X. Summer Fest at The Glen, Watkins Glen Internat

January 16th, 5:58 PM EST by Kurt Martone
Corning Man Charged Following High Speed Chase in Steuben County in Stolen Vehicle

Corning Man Charged Following High Speed Chase in Steuben County in Stolen Vehicle

A Corning man is charged with multiple charges after he allegedly led police on a high speed chase in a stolen car.

January 16th, 3:36 PM EST by Renata Stiehl
Harm Reduction Vending Machine Open in Steuben County
Harm Reduction Vending Machine Open in Steuben County

In an effort to help combat the opioid epidemic, Steuben County Public Health launched a new harm reduction vending machine. It's located at the Addison Fire Department and is open 24/7.

No One Hurt in Large Morning Fire in Ithaca's Jungle
No One Hurt in Large Morning Fire in Ithaca's Jungle

No one was hurt in a large fire that broke out Wednesday morning in one of Ithaca's homeless encampments known as the "jungle."

Park Station announces opening of ice skating and ice fishing for winter
Park Station announces opening of ice skating and ice fishing for winter

The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department has announced that ice fishing and skating operations are now open at Park Station in Erin.

'Boot Barn' coming to Consumer Square in Big Flats
'Boot Barn' coming to Consumer Square in Big Flats

No word yet when "Boot Barn will have its grand opening in Consumer Square.

Steuben County Public Health introduces Harm Reduction Vending Machine
Steuben County Public Health introduces Harm Reduction Vending Machine

The Steuben County Health Department announced on Tuesday that they launched a harm reduction vending machine in Addison.

Woman injured after being hit by car in Waverly
Woman injured after being hit by car in Waverly

An elderly woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Waverly on January 4th.

Emaciated Horse Rescued from Schuyler County
Emaciated Horse Rescued from Schuyler County

A malnourished horse was rescued on Sunday, January 12th, and is now on the path to recovery. The Begin Again Horse Rescue, based in Lima, NY, removed an emaciated horse from a property on Updyke Road in the town of Hector.

President commutes sentence of Ithaca-based accountant convicted of fraud
President commutes sentence of Ithaca-based accountant convicted of fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WENY) -- A former Ithaca-based accountant convicted of performing multi-million dollar fraud schemes is free from federal custody after President Joe Biden commuted his sentence. Andrew LaVigne was found guilty in 2019 on charges of bank