In 2022, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) seized over 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl – which is enough fentanyl to supply a lethal dose to every American. A new law looks to crack down on the illicit drug supply chain.

Corning Community College Nursing students took part in a mass casualty event drill to simulate using their skills in a high-intensity hospital situation.

About 15-25 guards have gathered together outside the Elmira Correctional Facility on the morning of Friday, May 2nd. Some of the guards spoke to WENY News, and were adamant they were not protesting.

Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes will present a special quilt show this weekend called Threads of Time: Quilts Through the Ages. 

The 19th annual "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" laces up to fund raise and advocate for suicide prevention. Registration is open until the event is full and hits the walking path at Eldrige Park in Elmira on Saturday, May 4th.

An annual ceremony honored Trooper Jacques Rougeau.

At a time when childcare costs are rising and providers are struggling to retain staff, many advocates said the final budget missed the mark. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US House of Representatives recently passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Members hope the legislation will deter antisemitism on college campus. This legislation is moving forward in the Senate as pro-Palestinian encampments on c

ALFRED, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Alfred State Performing Arts organizations will be holding their annual Spring concert Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in the Cappadonia Auditorium. The concert is a culmination with three musical ensembles throughout the semester. R

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WENY) -- Congressman Marc Molinaro spoke on the House floor yesterday and condemned what he called antisemitism on college campuses, including the demonstrations at Cornell University in New York's 19th congressional district. This comes

The Chemung County Industrial Development Agency voted on a resolution Wednesday, May 1st, to approve a new team and a new league before holding a press conference to make the announcement.

On Wednesday, May 1st, the United Way of the Southern Tier hosted its annual community awards dinner highlighting people and groups who advocate, volunteer and give to the community.

A new hockey league and team is coming to Elmira's First Arena.

After weeks of a looming threat to oust her own party’s Speaker, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R- GA) announced this morning she will force a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) next week. 

What started as a homework assignment, ended today with a presentation to dozens of PennDOT staff—including the Secretary of Transportation, Mike Carroll. Three seniors from Wellsboro High School took a trek to Harrisburg today to compete in the Pen

Republicans in Albany continue to blast pro-Palestine protests happening across the state– calling them antisemitic.  

Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser,” “Forty Miles of Bad Road" and “Cannonball” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians, has died at age 86.

The Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Steuben County will receive more than $5 million in federal grant funding.

Trisha Daningburg is excited to head to Houston, Texas for the Liftoff Summer Institute Program, which helps teachers increase their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through space education.

Encampments remain in place at prestigious universities across the country as university officials struggle to manage the protests. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are now exploring ways to step in and handle the chaos.

Dozens of lawmakers stood on the capitol steps today in Pennsylvania for a 2nd Amendment rights rally. Advocates from across the state came in support of what remains one of America’s most divisive government topics.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he wants to move forward with a military operation in the heavily populated city of Rafah regardless of whether a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached. Rafah is a southern city in Gaza.

Former president Donald Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate a gag order from a judge in his New York hush money case.  

New York State Police were called to a home on State Route 415 in Avoca, just after 6:15PM Monday, following a report from a third party that a neighbor had shot their friend with a shotgun.

Wells College is the latest to close, announcing on April 29th they'd be shutting down at the end of the semester.  This leaves students and families rushing to find other options for next school year.