Connor Freidhoff

Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at WENY-TV (Horseheads, NY)

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United Way of the Southern Tier accepting

5 days ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- As the school year continues to wane, the United Way of the Southern Tier is looking to keep local students engaged as they approach the final stretch before summer vacation. Notes of Encouragement allows for members of Southern Tier communities to give a motivational boost to local students to help get them over the school year's finish line. "We see some wonderful messages, like, you know, some cute little messages, like just keep swimming.
Southern Tier Business Expo brings entrepreneurial spirit to Elmira

6 days ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Over 40 unique businesses took part in the Southern Tier Business Expo at the LECOM Events Center today for a celebration of commerce and collaboration. Local businesses and institutions of all shapes and sizes came to Downtown Elmira to showcase what they can do for not just the business community, but for the Southern Tier as a whole.
Guthrie Corning and the 1199SEIU Healthcare Workers Union ratify new contract

1 week ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Earlier today, members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East overwhelmingly voted in favor of a new three year contract with Guthrie Corning hospital. Last Thursday, May 1st, both Guthrie and the union came to a tentative agreement on the contract, and the vote to ratify the new agreement took place on Tuesday, May 6th. "I think both parties are out for the best interest of our people and we have a unified stance there.
CCC nursing students simulate mass casualty drill

1 week ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- College graduations are on the horizon and one of the last activities that C-C-C nursing students take part in is a mass casualty drill, simulating a real-life high-intensity scenario before they enter the nursing world. The drill simulated a large-scale car accident where dozens of people would suffer injuries ranging from minor to fatal. Fellow CCC students would act as the injured, and the nursing students would have to administer care based on the level of injury.
NYSDEC updating endangered species lists, beginning with fish

1 week ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

NEW YORK STATE (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is updating the state list of endangered species. The first category to be revised is fish -- with mammals and birds soon to follow. Though some fish species were newly classified as threatened, none have fallen into the category of endangered. However, changing weather conditions and the cleanliness of water remains a concern for some species in local rivers.
First Heritage Federal Credit Union honors local students with Everyday Heroes awards for 20th consecutive year

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The 20th edition of First Heritage Federal Credit Union's "Everyday Heroes" awards honored local students from across the Twin Tiers for their contributions to their community and personal goals. Over 70 students from 19 high schools in the Twin Tiers were honored today at the Corning Museum Of Glass. The Everyday Heroes awards celebrate students in the area that don't always get deserved recognition.
Chilly start to Sunday

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Weather Sunday |Connor Freidhoff

Going into Sunday, conditions remain close to average, while high winds continue to keep the area feeling slightly chilly. Warmer weather is expected for much of the work week, but humidity is likely to stay manageable. High temperatures hover close to low-60s, about average. Next week opens up on a warm note with highs climbing to the low 70s thanks to plenty of sunshine. Rain re-enters the area on Tuesday as highs are set to reach 80, opening up chances for some thunder.
Overcast with pop-up showers

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

A few rumbles of thunder along with periodic rain showers are likely over the whole of the Twin Tiers. Temperatures will climb slowly, eclipsing averages later in the day to reach the upper 60s and lower 70s. Rain continues into the evening as cold air pulls low temperatures down closer to 40. Lingering showers are possible on Sunday as cooler air takes over in the short-term. High temperatures hover close to low-60s, about average.
Town of Elmira earns Tree City USA designation during Arbor Day celebration

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

WEST ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Town of Elmira was recognized as Chemung County's first Tree City as part of a larger Arbor Day celebration. The Tree City USA program is part of the Arbor Day Foundation and is geared toward recognizing municipalities of all sizes that are committed to promoting environmental health and maintenance of green spaces.
NYSDOT reminding motorists to be mindful in work zones with National Work Zone Awareness Week

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Working construction on an active highway is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. New York's Department of Transportation wants to remind you to be extra careful while traveling through work zones. Many road workers have stories of distracted drivers, road rage, and other instances of their working environments being made more dangerous by a reckless driver.