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#BREAKING
: New York State has become the first in the nation to require menstrual product packages or boxes sold in the state to disclose their ingredients.
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The bill has been passed by the Senate, but it is Governor Andrew Cuomo's signature that will make declawing cats illegal.
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WATCH: These snow leopard brothers had some fun outside this week at Big Cat Sanctuary in England. The cubs have their own personalities, one is shy and the other bold, according to their handler.
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Earlier this morning, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) stopped in Elmira. The stop was a part of his "Save our State Bus Tour" which will reach 12 stops spanning four days.
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BREAKING NEWS: According to New York State Police, the fire at Tioga Downs was an intentional act of arson. As a result, police confirmed multiple racehorses died, but would not say how many.
Police say a suspect is in custody.
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After an investigation, Farm Sanctuary helped take in multiple cattle from a farm where they were drowning in feces.
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Pennsylvania state Senator Joe Scarnati is putting his support behind Mansfield University.
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The actress, director, and former special envoy for the United Nations' refugee agency said on Instagram and the new website of Atelier Jolie that the project will make use of deadstock fabric and vintage materials.
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SPOTLIGHT: 93-year-old Margaret Mellens of Horseheads was released from Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca today after recovering from COVID-19! She was first admitted 43 days ago on April 14.
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.
@NASCAR
haulers enter
@WGI
-
@Weatherman7
talks to fans &
@trucker_squigz
of
@Hendrick88Team
about life on the road
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Ireland no longer holds the world record for largest human shamrock because this morning, Elmira broke that record!
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Republican candidate for New York Governor Rob Astorino made a campaign swing through the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. He stopped by the WENY studios to promote his seven-point plan to bring jobs to upstate New York.
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WENY News is aware of reports that the Arnot Mall was evacuated. We have confirmed with the Chemung County Sheriff that rumors of an active shooter are false. There is no danger to the public.
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60 brave healthcare heroes are on their way to NYC right now to help fight COVID-19. The medical professionals left Cayuga Medical Center this morning to help patients in the country's epicenter.
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Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature voted to end Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic disaster emergency declaration.
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Ithaca Mayor
@SvanteMyrick
says he's seeking another term in office. The 31-year-old Democrat announced the decision on social media Wednesday.
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Finals bound! Elmira College Men's Hockey will play for the UCHC championship next weekend after taking down 2nd-seeded Stevenson on Saturday.
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The festival will take place from August 16-18. The Rolling Stone reports organizers won't release the specifics until tickets go on sale February, but they do say over 40 performers have already been booked.
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That feeling when you win a sectional championship...
Congrats to
@HHSVarsityH
, your 2017 Class AA Champs!
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Thousands of people are waiting for President Trump to arrive for his campaign rally tonight at 7 in Montoursville, PA. Stick with WENY news for full coverage.
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#TwinTiersTogether
: The Mansfield University Athletics Department is hosting a summer fun run, but this year, it's virtual.
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.
@ECSoaringEagles
cheer is set for Nationals! The team unveiled their routine earlier this afternoon.
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Amanda Kirchgessner has defeated Michael Lausell to become the Democratic candidate for State Senator for New York's 58th District
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The
@ElmiraCollege
Men's Hockey Team collected 387 stuffed animals for
@ChemungSchuy_CC
during Saturday night's game.
@ECSoaringEagles
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New York environmental regulators have issued a drought watch covering the entire state.
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ICYMI: This Week in Wine Country, Elmira Downtown Development talks about the upcoming Elmira Street Painting Festival, happening this upcoming weekend.
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Sayre Senior Chloe Tracy (
@Clo_Trace
) perfects her cursive as she signs her NLI to play D1 Soccer at Binghamton.
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Driving with Diabetes:
@driverRyanReed
spoke with
@WENYIsabelG
about how he manages his Type 1 Diabetes while competing in the
@LillyDiabetes
#16
Ford Mustang.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS: A bear was seen roaming around the City of Elmira today (9/2). This video was taken near Euclid and Second Street around 11:30 this morning. (VIDEO: Marty Conwell)
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Explore Vibrant Corning Art Trail During Urban Arts Crawl on Friday
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BREAKING: A jury has found Thomas Clayton guilty on all charges in the death of his wife Kelley..
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Letitia James has been sworn in as New York's attorney general, becoming the first black woman to hold statewide office.
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Maple City Park should have been named Home Run park-
@kap_jared
and
@jackybrett9
launched BOMBS in the
@DodgersNYCBL
12-4 win.
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Waverly quarterback, Joey Tomasso signs to the College of William & Mary.
@Waverlyfootbal3
@JoeyTomasso
@WMTribeFootball
STORY:
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Huge congrats to the
@ECSoaringEagles
as they defeated SUNY Cortland for the first time since 1997!
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The Delaware River Basin Commission has announced a permanent ban on natural gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the watershed, affecting two counties in Northeastern PA.
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What the night looked like for
@CorningHawks
- goals on goals on goals! Hawks beat the Tigers 17-3.
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Elmira College is hosting Military Appreciation Night at the Men's Hockey game this Saturday at 7 PM.
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This mornings show was bittersweet. It was the last show with Dan Schrack as our morning anchor. Dan wanted to thank each and every one of you for tuning in every morning. Best of luck, Dan.
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The
@netflix
series featuring the Corning Museum of Glass
@corningmuseum
'Blown Away,' will be available for streaming beginning July 12th.
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15-year-old Maya Tyler was last seen at the Lake Street Burger King in Elmira, according to her mother. She was wearing jeans and a blue hoodie that said “AAU Basketball” on it. She was also carrying a black Nike Elite backpack.
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A multi-time United States National Boxing Champion who almost made it to the Olympics four times, now travels the country giving motivational talks to students. He is in the Twin Tiers doing just that.
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Maine-Endwell defeats Tennessee 3-1 in round 2 of the Little League World Series! They head to the winner's bracket and play Wed @ 7:30pm!
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The
@JackalsHockey
raised $14,200 Saturday, and all of the money was donated to Kelley's family.
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The Corning City Council will vote tomorrow night to temporarily close down Market Street and a few other blocks from traffic, to allow restaurants to set up tables for outdoor dining.
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ICYMI: 'The Voice' season 4 winner Danielle Bradbery will perform a free community concert at Mansfield University on Thursday. Free tickets are still available.
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Fifteen members from the WGI team, including president Michael Printup, arrived early to help pack up all the food. With the help of the food hot box that WGI recently donated to Meals on Wheels, workers from both organizations got the food ready to roll.
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BREAKING: Watkins Glen International has just reported that they have terminated the site license for Woodstock 50. In a statement, officials sayWGI will NOT be hosting the Woodstock 50 festival.
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The puck won't be the only thing flying when
@ECMensHockey
takes on Utica Friday night at the domes. Stuffed animals will be too as the team hosts the 2nd annual Teddy Bear Toss.
@ElmiraCollege
@ECSoaringEagles
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Schuyler County's youth robotics team is celebrating after a big win at the world championships.
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"The Waverly Central School District is heartbroken over the loss of Waverly High School Senior Peyton Shaw. Peyton exemplified what it means to be a Wolverine with her work ethic and commitment to community and school."
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Blue Raider graduates paraded through the parking lot of Horseheads High School Friday during their drive-thru ceremony, beginning their graduation festivities.
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Ithaca College senior students celebrated the week leading up to the Super Bowl 57 in a special way. Four seniors from the Parks School of Communications were in Phoenix, Arizona, this past week.
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Twenty-year-old Hailey Fierro became the first female officer in the Elmira Heights Police Department, after being sworn in Tuesday evening.
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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Chemung Co. Executive Chris Moss tells WENY News the county will move forward with the next phase of reoepning Friday.
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Anti-hunger advocates in New York are cheering the passage of a new tax credit for farmers who donate fruits and vegetables to food banks.
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BREAKING: The Southern Tier will receive $88.9 million as a top performer in this round of the Regional Economic Development Funding in NYS.
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Horseheads girls basketball edges Chenango Forks for STAC championship title, 44-43. The Blue Raiders host Binghamton in the first round of sectional playoffs on 2/27 at 6 pm.
@HorseheadsAD
@GirlsHorseheads
HIGHLIGHT:
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The
@corningmuseum
is celebrating 150 years of glass making in Corning, NY with a huge Glassbarge that has been making stops from the big apple to Seneca Falls, NY. The last stop and big finale of the tour ends in Watkins Glen, Sept 14th-16th!
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The winner of our Play of the Week is Horseheads' Megan Wolf & Jessica Als!
@GirlsHorseheads
@HorseheadsAD
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CONGRATULATIONS! Sriram Hathwar of Painted Post and Ansun Sujoe are named co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Elmira College men's hockey advances to NCAA quarterfinals after win over Endicott, 5-2. The Soaring Eagles travel to take on Trinity College next Saturday.
@ECSoaringEagles
@ElmiraMHKY
@NichDomitrovic
@NEHockeyConf
GAME RECAP:
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BREAKING: Thomas Clayton has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
#claytoncase
#breaking
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New York State is putting locally-grown grape juice in some school districts across the state as part of a new pilot program.
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Tommy Hilfiger came home to Elmira last Friday to introduce a new program making its way to Elmira College; the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School.
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We had an adoptable reindeer in the studio this morning! Meet Natasha from the
@ChemungSPCA
- she's looking for a FURever home!
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In a letter to US Attorney General Bill Barr, New York Congressman Tom Reed has called for a federal investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo's handling of federal funds.
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Finger Lakes Distilling is stepping up to help those in need during this Coronavirus pandemic. The business is producing and distributing hand sanitizer to local healthcare facilities. WENY's Vanessa Rizzitano spoke with the owner of the distillery.
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This week's Inspire FLX nomination goes to Sara Caldwell! She has been giving away complimentary tacos to those who are unemployed the last two months.
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#TwinTiersTogether
: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Seneca Lake wineries have banded together to donate over 300 bottles of wine to healthcare workers.
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94-year-old World War II veteran, Edward Baron, finally received his high school diploma on Monday. The Purple Heart recipient says it's the last big accomplishment of his life.
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The Watkins Glen Girls are your 2017 Class C Champions! Check out the Lady Senecas historic thriller of a final!
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Mansfield University Municipal Police Academy is the first to beta test this specific VR training.
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Even though this year's NASCAR race was moved from Watkins Glen International to Dayton, the Corning Museum of Glass kept their tradition and partnership going with WGI to create this year's trophy for its NASCAR cup series.
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Dozens of people gathered at Lafayette park to continue the conversation about racial injustice. Event coordinators, Halle Phillips and Alec Betts say they wanted show support for the movement in their home town.
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A young girl from the Southern Tier is making a big impact, helping hundreds of people in her community.
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The
@RockwellMuseum
and the
@corningmuseum
have been offering a program to help those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. The program allows them, and their caregivers, to explore art in an interactive way.
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Corning Incorporated will be donating 150,000 surgical masks to hospitals in New York and other states. Today, they made their first donation to Guthrie Corning Hospital.
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With 4-2 win on Thursday afternoon,
@ECSoaringEagles
Baseball completes season sweep of Alfred State.
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One student from every school in Pennsylvania's
@statesystem
is participating in The Harrisburg Internship Program. That includes a Junior from
@mansfieldU
. Our Capitol Reporter
@CodyCarlsonNews
caught up with him to learn about his experiences.
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While one person who took the stand today said they could smell alcohol on Matthew Matteson after the accident, the family's civil attorney says the toxicology report shows differently.
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"To me this was a vote that I believed in. It was the right vote." Congressman Tom Reed is defending his vote on Biden's infrastructure bill, as one of 13 Republicans who voted in favor of the $1.2 trillion package of legislation.
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For a few hours each day Daryl Denning spends his time protesting along Big Flats Road. The 71-year-old Vietnam veteran says taking time out of his day to support the Black Lives Matter movement is his way of continuing his service.
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@ithacabeer
released their new beer, 'Brew York' on Wednesday. The release is historic for New York State, as Ithaca Beer becomes the first company to commit to making a high volume of beer using mostly New York-grown ingredients.
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