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.
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.
'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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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 was hurt in a large fire that broke out Wednesday morning in one of Ithaca's homeless encampments known as the "jungle."
The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department has announced that ice fishing and skating operations are now open at Park Station in Erin.
No word yet when "Boot Barn will have its grand opening in Consumer Square.
The Steuben County Health Department announced on Tuesday that they launched a harm reduction vending machine in Addison.
An elderly woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in Waverly on January 4th.
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.
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