Connor Freidhoff

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

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Rep. Langworthy visits CAF-USA in Elmira; affirms support for untaxed tips, overtime

1 week ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Congressman Nick Langworthy visited CAF-USA in Elmira Heights today to talk about his support for American manufacturing and eliminating tax on tips and overtime pay. Langworthy made comments on several hot button issues including southern border immigration, manufacturing in the southern tier -- as well as cutting taxes for working families.
Corning DMV camera system goes offline

1 week ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Steuben County Department of Motor Vehicles has reported that the Corning DMV's camera system has gone temporarily offline. Any transactions involving photos, which include drivers' licenses, non-driver ID cards, or renewals with picture updates. In a statement, the county is expecting the issue to be resolved on Monday June 2nd, and updates will be provided on when services will be restored to the Corning DMV.
Rain returning mid-week

1 week ago | weny.com | Weather Sunday |Connor Freidhoff

Following some more showers on Sunday, a temperature rebound will take place going into next week. Monday highs approach 70, but Tuesday highs are more likely to eclipse the 70 mark. Skies are set to stay partly cloudy across the early part of next week. Low pressure brings a brief cooldown along with some rainfall on Wednesday. The warmest part of the week occurs after the showers on Wednesday, as returning humidity will bump up highs into the mid 70s on Thursday.
Possible Cooldown for Early June

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

The rainy conditions continue for some more time tonight. Though showers will remain fairly spotty in the region, another round is likely for parts of Sunday. Temperatures tumble down to the low 40s again tonight. Following some more showers on Sunday, a temperature rebound will take place going into next week. Monday highs approach 70, but Tuesday highs are more likely to eclipse the 70 mark. Skies are set to stay partly cloudy across the early part of next week.
Steuben County encouraging residents to enroll in NYS text alert service

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Steuben County is encouraging its residents to sign up for a new statewide emergency alert system recently launched by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. The program is called "Triple Three Triple One," named after the number you can text to sign up. Signing up for the service is free and easy, simply text the name of your county ("Chemung," "Steuben," "Schuyler," etc.) to 333111 and you will automatically receive text alerts.
Millions in state grants headed to Southern Tier communities

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- Another package of state funding will be distributed to communities across the Empire State through the Restore New York Communities Initiative. A total of $50 million in grant funding is being awarded, including $5.4 million to seven communities within the Southern Tier for the purpose of downtown revitalization and enhancement.
Dryden CSD student hospitalized after using fentanyl-laced marijuana vape

3 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

DRYDEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Dryden Central School District issued a statement on Tuesday, May 13th regarding a student that overdosed on a vaping device that was laced with fentanyl. In the statement Dryden CSD stated that a student collapsed after inhaling one time on what they believed to be a marijuana vaping device. "The Dryden Central School District was recently notified by a District in our region that a student was using what they believed to be a marijuana vape.
Watkins Glen preparing for weekend Corvette Festival with new flags on Franklin Street

3 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- The village of Watkins Glen is gearing up for a celebration of all things Corvette this weekend and Franklin Street is sporting a racing look as the Thunder in the Glen Festival draws near. It's hard to miss the display of American and Checkered flags up and down Franklin Street, part of the effort to prep the village for the festival surrounding the Corvette's heritage.
Trio of Chemung County volunteers honored at Older Americans Month celebration

3 weeks ago | weny.com | Connor Freidhoff

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- May is Older Americans Month, and today Chemung County recognized three elderly residents that go the distance for their community with the Distinguished Volunteer of the Year Awards. Three Chemung County residents over the age of 60 were honored today as part of a broader celebration of Older Americans Month, hoping to ditch misconceptions and stereotypes regarding the elderly.
United Way of the Southern Tier accepting

4 weeks 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.