Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira has been in existence since 1858 and is the final resting place of author Mark Twain and several other prominent citizens. In 2006, the Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery was ...

The movement, in the early 1900s, came on the backs of Black artists, doctors and community leaders who in some cases have ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Police Department is currently investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred ...

"This is something we can and should all rally around," said Elmira native Corey Bailey as he prepares to join the Walk for ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Across Central New York, this winter’s National Grid electric and gas bills are up by about $120 on average, thanks to a blizzard of forces hitting residential customers. But two ...

The historic cemetery is running out of space for new graves, and plans to offer a more sustainable alternative to cremation ...

A woman was arrested after her dog was found with a severe cut to its throat near a New York cemetery. SPCA Westchester said a 1-year-old tan mixed breed, now named Frankie, was dumped in November ...

Syracuse, New York — Police officers in Syracuse, New York, were surprised in December to find a 55-year-old woman living among the dead at Oakwood Cemetery. The story of how Rhea Holmes came to live ...

The exhibit memorialized nine people enslaved by George Washington. The Park Service said it was being removed in accordance with a directive from President Trump. By Ashley Ahn The National Park ...

Torch-bearers and trailblazers: these African-American athletes have overcome adversity to create meaningful impact in their respective sports.