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Requirements for new and existing food trucks in New York State
(WENY) -- A New York State regulation for new and existing mobile food preparation vehicles has some local food trucks no longer in compliance, leaving them unable to take part in some community events. The requirements and regulations for operating food trucks went into effect in May of 2020. But...
Paws for Laws raises money for NYSP K-9 Units
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The annual Paws for Laws fundraiser took place at the Horseheads Elk's Club Saturday afternoon, raising money for the New York State Police K-9 unit. There were raffles, live auctions, a chicken barbecue, and K-9 demonstrations. Tickets were $15 each, or $10 with the donation of...
Alive After Five kicks off at Wisner Park in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The first “Alive After Five” of the season kicked off at 5’clock on Friday. People were enjoying the warm weather with the City of Elmira’s largest Happy Hour of the month at Wisner Park. People listened to live music from Major Bigtime...
Capture Stained Glass Open in Painted Post
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) – Capture Stained Glass in Painted Post opened in March 2024 and gives customers a chance to make their own stained glass creations to take home with them. “I find it very soothing and I just love when it’s done, it’s mine. I did it,” said Stained Glass Class Member Kathy […]
Arnot Health offering free running clinic for all ages
HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- In a bid to help workout warriors who enjoy a good run, Arnot Health is offering a free Runner's Clinic on Friday, May 31st. Things will kick off at 4 p.m. at the rehabilitation services department in the Horseheads Medical Office Building located at at 100 John Roemmelt Drive in Horseheads.
What vegetables and flowers you can plant now
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM): The later in spring we get, the fewer chances there are for frosts overnight. This means certain types of plants are in the clear to put into the ground. Vegetables like potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbages, and kale are good to put in the soil now. Others like tomatoes and peppers are still […]
Lindley art studio to host mental health awareness event
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) – The heART Studio in Lindley will be hosting a pottery event this weekend to raise awareness for mental health. The event will take place on Saturday, May 18, at the heART Studio located at 10016 Welty Road and will allow participants to relax their minds and make pottery. The recommended age requirement for […]
2nd annual Steele Pop Expo scheduled for Saturday
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A celebration of all things pop culture returns to the City of Elmira Saturday. The 2nd annual Steele Pop Expo is happening at the Steele Memorial Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature games, comic books, art and a variety of local...
Mackenzie Malone has work featured in the Term III Senior Art and Selected Student Works Show
Mackenzie Malone, of Owego, N.Y., had artwork selected for the Term III Senior Art and Selected Student Works Show at Elmira College. The full exhibit was on display in the George Waters Art Gallery between May 2-9, and the senior art pieces will remain through May 19. The exhibit includes...
Second annual Steele Pop Expo celebrates pop culture, comics in the area
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A celebration of pop culture, comics, and fandom took place at the Steele Memorial Library at the second annual Steele Pop Expo. It's like a miniature Comic-Con -- hundreds from around and beyond the region came to Elmira for the second annual Steele Pop Expo. Plenty of activities filled up the Steele Memorial Library for anything ranging from a cosplay contest to a workshop on comic creation -- and the opportunity to browse local vendors.
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