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Local fire departments prepare for "Recruit NY" Weekend
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (618+ words) HORSEHEADS, N. Y. (WENY) " Volunteer fire departments across the Southern Tier will open their doors on Apr. 18 and 19 for the 17th annual Recruit NY Weekend. The goal of the weekend is to recruit more critical first responders to the area. "We're seeing it…...
Former EPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Hindering Prosecution
1+ week, 5+ day ago (230+ words) ELMIRA, N. Y. " A former Elmira police officer has pleaded guilty to attempting to pass confidential information to a relative connected to an active drug investigation. Shyonna Pacheco, 26, entered her plea to second degree Attempted Hindering Prosecution in Elmira City Court. The…...
Elmira Fire Crews Extinguish Encampment Fire
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (116+ words) Courtesy: Elmira Firefighters IAFF Local 709 ELMIRA, NY (WENY) " Elmira fire crews put out a fire at a homeless encampment in the city on Sunday afternoon. Crews responded to a report of a fire in a wooded area behind the Dandy…...
Volunteers Wanted for 2026 Elmira Downtown Cleanup
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (88+ words) ELMIRA, NY (WENY) " Volunteers are wanted to help clean up downtown Elmira next month. Saturday, May 10 marks the annual downtown cleanup event, beginning at 10 A. M. at Wisner Park, and running until. .. ELMIRA, NY (WENY) " Volunteers are wanted to help clean up…...
Cornell Hawks Lay Fourth Egg, Marking likely End of Nesting Cycle
1+ week, 6+ day ago (274+ words) UPDATE 04/06/2026 (WENY) " "Big Red," the well-known red-tailed hawk at Cornell University, has laid a fourth egg. This is an uncommon milestone that likely marks the end of this year"s clutch, with hatching expected later this month if conditions hold....
NYSP: Allegany Co. Woman Accused of Stealing $46k+ from Steuben Co. Senior Living Facility Residents
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (185+ words) STEUBEN COUNTY, N. Y. (WENY) " New York State Police say an Allegany woman was arrested after an investigation into financial crimes at a senior living facility in Steuben County. The woman is accused of allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from residents. According…...
Steuben County Travel Advisory Remains in Effect Following Flooding
1+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) STEUBEN CO. , N. Y. (WENY) " A travel advisory is in effect across Steuben County as roads remain closed and damaged following recent flooding from excessive rainfall. According to the Steuben County Office of Emergency Services, water levels have receded in many areas,…...
Sen. Lea Webb to Host Community Office Hours in Tompkins County
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (128+ words) ITHACA, N. Y. (WENY) " New York State Sen. Lea Webb will host community office hours on Tuesday, April 14th, in Tompkins County, offering residents a chance to get help with a range of issues. The event runs from 3: 30 to 5: 30 p. m. at Tompkins County Whole…...
Elmira Police Adopt "Blue Envelope Program" to Support Drivers with Autism
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (147+ words) ELMIRA, N. Y. (WENY) " The Elmira Police Department is introducing a new safety initiative aimed at improving interactions between officers and drivers with autism. The "Blue Envelope Program" allows drivers to store their license, registration, and insurance inside a blue envelope and…...
A Second Chance at Life: Donor Mom, Heart Transplant Recipient, Raise Donate Life Flag at Arnot Ogden Medical Center
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (340+ words) ELMIRA, NY (WENY) " April is Donate Life Month, and doctors, recipients, and families of donors are making the push for people to become organ donors. One heart transplant recipient said he's grateful to receive a second chance at life. "I…...