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“Brave the Shave” raises thousands for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (502+ words) CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) " The sounds of laughter, music, and electric razors filled Carey's Brew House on Saturday, Mar. 14, for the annual Saint Baldrick's Brave the Shave Event. Organizers said this year, they had a record turnout. "We have a lot of…...
Baby goats wear coats to keep warm
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (531+ words) Cedar and Sweetheart are five-week old Anglo-Nubian goats, who are being raised by staff at Auchingarrich Wildlife Park. Due to their young age - and the typical chilly Scottish spring weather - the pair have been dressed in thick coats to keep…...
T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer holds annual fundraiser gala
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (200+ words) WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) " Helping families dealing with pediatric cancer is not a cheap task. That's why on Saturday, Mar. 7, hundreds of donors showed up to help a local organization doing just that. T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer held its 15th annual…...
New York Ranked among Nation’s Leaders for Laws Protecting Kids Online
1+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) (WENY) " New York is receiving national recognition for its efforts to protect children online. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state earned the highest ranking in the country for technology laws aimed at keeping kids safe on the internet, according to…...
Survey: New York’s Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban Shows Early Progress in Classrooms
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) (WENY) " A new statewide survey suggests New York's bell-to-bell smartphone ban is already making an impact inside classrooms this school year. The restriction, which applies to both students and staff during the entire school day, took effect at the start…...
Southern Tier robotics team honored with New York State resolution
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (127+ words) HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) " A Southern Tier robotics team was honored for their recent performance at a worldwide competition. Corning Robotics team GorillaBots Robotics Team 5485 was presented Friday with a resolution by New York State Senator Tom O'Mara and Assemblymembers Phil Palmesano…...
CCHR Warns: Mental Health Awareness Masking Drug and Shock Abuse
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (586+ words) LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) " Each May and October, millions are urged to "raise awareness" for mental health through national and international campaigns, including World Mental Health Day in October. Yet, according to the mental health industry watchdog, Citizens Commission…...
WGCSD reacts to first few weeks of school cellphone ban
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (47+ words) Schools in New York State are now in their third week since the state-wide cellphone ban went into effect. Leaders at the Watkins Glen Central School District said policy enforcement is going well, bu ... This is Home / This is Home…...
NASCAR and WGI donate care packages for local pediatric patients
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (35+ words) For many children, going to the hospital can be a scary experience. On Monday, September 8, Watkins Glen International and The NASCAR Foundation donated to one local hospital to help comfort pediatric ... This is Home /...
Horseheads Schools Prepare for New Year with Later Start Times, Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Rules
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (32+ words) Students in the Horseheads Central School District are getting ready to return to class, and this year comes with a few changes that parents and students should prepare for. This is Home /...