Morrissey Walsh

Philadelphia

Multimedia Journalist at WENY-TV (Horseheads, NY)

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Horseheads School District proposes $106M budget

1 week ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

HORSEHEADS, N.Y (WENY) -- The Horseheads School District's proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year sits at $105,800,502. The estimated tax increase is 3.03%, which officials say will cost taxpayers no more than $48 per $100,000 of assessed value of a home. "The highlight is that we've been able to keep minimum increases in our expenditures but without losing any programs or staffing," said Dr. Thomas Douglas, the Superintendent of the Horseheads School District.
Resource Box opens in Downtown Elmira

1 week ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A new initiative in Elmira aims to helps community members in need find local support. A resource box is now available on East Church Street, at AIR Youth Clubhouse. The resource box offers brochures, maps, NARCAN, hygiene items, and information on shelters, health services, addiction recovery, and mental health support. Organizers say the the goal is to connect unhoused individuals and those struggling with mental illness or addiction to vital resources.
'Paws for Laws' Fundraiser set to return

1 week ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- 2025 marks the 11th annual 'Paws for Laws' Fundraiser. The event grows larger each year, with the proceeds going towards a K-9 unit in the Southern Tier. "But it's truly up to the handlers to buy the toys and necessities and stuff like that every day," said Renee Chalk, the 'Paws for Laws' Organizer. "I gladly step in and help them support that.
Annual Spring Book Sale art Tompkins Co. Public Library

1 week ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The annual Spring Book Sale at the Tompkins County Public Library has officially kicked off. According to organizers, 250,000 gently used books, DVDs, CDs, comics and graphic novels, puzzles, games, and other items are up for grabs. The book sale runs three weekends, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day at the Friends of the Library's warehouse on Esty Street in Ithaca.
Senator Webb calls for PSC to release report from investigation into NYSEG

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

SOUTHERN TIER, NY (WENY) -- Senator Lea Webb is calling for the Public Service Commission to release a report about billing issues with NYSEG. According to Senator Webb, the PSC launched an investigation into the utility company after a spike in complaints in 2022. A press release from the PSC dated December of 2022 says, "The complaints received by the Department range from incorrect bills being sent to consumers or very late bills being sent.
40th Chemung Co. Youth Bureau Awards celebrated Tuesday night

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Chemung County Youth Bureau Held their 40th annual awards reception at the Clemens Center on Tuesday night. The goal is to recognize the good works of people and agencies in Chemung County, specifically geared toward the county's younger population. Several awards were given out, including the the Polly Sanders Scholarship, for high school seniors who have made significant contributions to their local communities.
Southport to Seek Grant Funding for New Community Center

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- The community center on Personius Road in Southport is 40 years old, and originally was just a pavilion. Now, officials are aiming to give the space an upgrade through state grant funding. "The goal would be to improve our current existing infrastructure and project, so the community center that we have currently being outdated," said Richard Mathews, a Southport Council Member.
Future Entrepreneur Summit to Be Held in Wellsboro for Students and Aspiring Business Leaders

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

WELLSBORO, Pa (WENY) -- Students and aspiring business leaders are invited to a Future Entrepreneur Summit in Wellsboro. The event is being hosted by Representative Clint Owlett on Thursday, May 1st from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Penn Wells Hotel. The event is free and open to high school students and aspiring business owners. A panel of local business leaders will share insights on starting and growing a business.
$15m in grants for urban reforestation projects awarded in NYS

2 weeks ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York State marked Arbor Day by announcing $15M in grants for urban reforestation projects. Locally, the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded over $800,000 from this initiative. These funds will be directed toward the Upper Susquehanna Coalition Forest Restoration project. As part of this effort, more than 71 acres of land will be reforested, and over 22,000 trees will be replanted.
Corning-Painted Post School District Proposes $147M Budget with 7.89% Tax Increase

3 weeks ago | weny.com | Morrissey Walsh

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The proposed budget for the Corning-Painted Post School District 2025-2026 school year is $146,804,840. It comes with a 7.89% tax levy increase. School board officials say because of inflation, rising health insurance costs, interest on outstanding debt and other reasons, this tax increase is necessary. They say without the increase, students and staff would lose essential resources.