In Albany, several bills in the legislature seek to change how industrial development agencies or IDA's operate and spend public money. 

New York's industrial development agencies are under increasing scrutiny for how they spend money. More details in the first part of this investigative report.

WENY News sits down with Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate, who discusses his drumming career, from a teen growing up in Horseheads, NY - to one of the top touring rock acts in the world.

Perhaps the most visible symbol of the U.S. Navy's strength is the aircraft carrier.  In our final installment of Valor at Sea, we had the privilege of flying out to sea, spending more than a day on board the USS George Washington (CVN 73).

This special report series takes a look behind the scenes at the roles within the United States Navy, and meets the men and women sailors who are serving America. Part 1 explores the USS Gettysburg (CG 64), a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser.

It isn't tornadoes or hurricanes people should worry most about when it comes to the weather, extreme heat is the leading weather-related death in the United States.

Flash flooding is the second deadliest weather disaster in the United States, sending cars, boulders and even houses downstream with incredibly speed and force.

FREEVILLE, N.Y. (WENY) -- A small-town kid who brought home the gold. That’s one way to describe Tompkins County musician Lonnie Park after he became a three-time Grammy Award winner last month. “I'm super grateful,” he said. “It&r

DRESDEN, N.Y.(WENY)-- Over the past year, Bitcoin Mining operation, Greenidge Generation, has seen a large amount of opposition from environmental groups.  

DRESDEN, N.Y.(WENY) -- New York's Finger Lakes region is known for its wine and beautiful scenery.  It’s also home to one of the largest Bitcoin mining facilities in the United States. 

DRESDEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- Greenidge Generation, a bitcoin mining facility based on the edge of Seneca Lake in Dresden New York, is currently home to 7,000 bitcoin mining machines and growing.  During a recent Town of Torrey planning board meeting, Greenidge was approved to add in four buildings on the west side of its electrical generation facility. These buildings will be home to 10,000 additional bitcoin miners. The 7,000 miners that are operating at the facility now use aroun...

DRESDEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- With over 100 wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries scattered throughout the Finger Lakes region, the tourism industry draws in millions of visitors and billions of dollars in revenue for the economy. 

DRESDEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- Bitcoin Mining has just recently started to become popular in North America, and the Finger Lakes region could be the next hot spot because of its cool climates, rugged terrain and abundance of water for hydroelectric power.  

DRESDEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- One of the primary concerns raised about Bitcoin mining is that it can be environmentally taxing. At Greenidge Generation’s facility in the town of Torrey, in Yates County, 7,000 Bitcoin mining machines are running 24/7.

(WENY) -- Bitcoin has been making headlines for the past couple of years now, but many people may not understand it. 

In Thursday's edition, WENY's Isabel Garcia checks in with KITV 4 Island News Morning Anchor, Maleko McDonnell, who provides an update on how authorities in Hawaii are managing visitors who don't comply with the state-mandated hotel quarantine. Additionally, Maleko discusses how state officials are preparing to re-open businesses moving forward. 

WENY's Isabel Garcia checks in with USVI News Chief Bureau Reporter, Emily Matson, who is is based on the island of St. Thomas. Emily discusses a newly announced plan from the Governor regarding re-opening the Virgin Islands. 

(WENY) -- The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has turned communities around the globe into one village. WENY TV News parent company, Lilly Broadcasting is working to bring you stories of community, strength and understanding with perspective from our colleagues around the country. It's a conversation about how life in each of the areas we cover has changed and how people are finding unique, creative, and supportive ways to stay informed and connected. Because we are all #InItTogether. ...

WENY's Isabel Garcia checks in with One Caribbean Television reporter, Melissa Noel, who is based in the New York City metro area. Melissa discusses how officials in the city are preparing to re-open businesses after Gov. Cuomo outlined his plan to "unpause" the state in mid-May.

WENY's Isabel Garcia checks in with multimedia journalist for One Caribbean Television, Maricelle Rivera, who is based in Puerto Rico. Maricelle provides an update on the economic impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the island as business leaders speak out to the Governor to call for plans to re-open.