Schuyler Co. Historical Society Seeks Vietnam Veterans for Exhibit

A Corning woman and her three children got a new home Tuesday, January 31st, courtesy of Steuben County's Habitat for Humanity. The non-profit was able to put the home together through a series of local partnerships. “Today we are dedicating our newest home to our newest habitat family on Park...

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A library in Ithaca has fully reopened and is putting the pandemic in its rear-view mirror. The Racker Autism Lending Library is a place for kids, teens, and adults who want to read -- and then some. "With this library they can borrow things and they...

WENY is proud to present a special, half-hour program "The Legacy" during Black History Month in February. The broadcast, hosted by Isley Gooden from WENY's sister station, focuses on The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. The Legacy is located on a site in Montgomery, Alabama where Black people...

CORNING N.Y. (WENY) -- Many gathered in Corning on Monday to celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year. Families could take home lanterns they decorated at the library and learn more about Lunar New Year traditions through stories. “I like learning about new cultures, and even at my age, I'm still...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Light’s Bakery & Coffeeshop is in new hands, passing the reins over to a new owner, keeping the long-time staple bakery in Elmira going. Finding someone in the community to keep the business going was important to the previous owner. “It’s just the right time...

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- COVID wasn't just personally isolating for many elderly people, it was spiritually isolating as well. With COVID restrictions continuing to relax, Corning's All Saints Parish is set to return to the community with a visitation ministry. “COVID did a disservice to this ministry because we had...

ITHACA N.Y. (WENY) -- Over 50 people gathered together at the Ithaca Common Council meeting to call for better treatment and fair contract negotiations, Wednesday evening. The Ithaca Public Workers Coalition came out to address their concerns. Thomas Condzella, the President of the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association, join the union...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The appointment for the City of Elmira's Interim Police Chief has been officially approved by the council Monday night. The approval for Interim Chief Kristen Thorne was unanimous Monday night -- in contrast to a 3-2 vote earlier in the month where it was agreed that the issue should be tabled until further discussion could be made regarding the appointment.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) - T-CAT's union-represented drivers and maintenance staff this week voted 43 to 25 to approve a two year-contract with pay increases. According to the agreement, hourly wages are $22.79 for new drivers and $25.88 for new mechanics during training. Upon completion of training, they rise to $23.67 for drivers and to $26.75 for mechanics.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A Chemung County transit bus jumped the curb, clipping a house on the corner of West Clinton St. and Euclid Ave. in the City of Elmira Monday afternoon. According to WENY, a witness said an SUV ran a stop sign and hit the bus. The bus then went off the road, hitting the house.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) - An Ithaca man was convicted on charges Tuesday stemming from a home invasion in Lansing back in 2021. According to the Tompkins County District Attorney's office, Clifton Bibbins 39, of Ithaca, was convicted by a jury of Assault in the Second Degree, two counts of Burglary in the First Degree, Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.

ITHACA, NY (WENY) -- On Friday, the body camera footage from the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols became public. Thomas Condzella, President of the Ithaca Benevolent Association, spoke with WENY News about how officers should conduct themselves when interacting with the public. “We strive for professionalism and respect and we...

Ithaca, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Sunday around 4:00 A.M. an Ithaca police officer stopped a bicyclist who violated the NYS vehicle and traffic law. The suspect was later identified as thirty six year old Brian Borders of Ithaca. Borders was accused of giving police a fake name. When officers suspected...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) - The Professional Box Lacrosse Association announced the remaining games of the 2023 inaugural season have been postponed. This includes the Elmira Renegades at First Arena. The league says season ticket holders will be contacted and will receive a full refund for the duration of the season.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A man is in the hospital after getting hit by a car in Elmira. Police say a 53-year-old man was taken to Robert Packer Hospital with "significant injuries." A pile of clothes was found lying in front of the car on the road. It is unclear...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) - The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) released the 2023 season schedule on Monday as the Elmira Pioneers prepare for another season at Dunn Field. Opening day for the Pioneers is set for Friday, June 2nd when they host the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:35 PM with...