Pending legislation in Albany could change the way fantasy sports operate by allowing new types of fantasy sports games that could increase tax revenue for the state.  

Today, President Joe Biden delivered a keynote address at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s annual Days of Remembrance ceremony. The ceremony comes as antisemitism around the globe rises and as the war between Israel and Hamas rages into month seven.

Ithaca Police Officers were called to the 300 Block of West Buffalo Street for an arrest warrant.  

According to New York State Police, a college student was LifeFlighted after he was hit by a car around 1:30 a.m. on May 4th.

The Chemung Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the First Arena to put together the Southern Tier Business Expo in downtown Elmira.  

A letter on behalf of the FCRW qas written, calling out blight in the City of Elmira. At Monday's packed city council meeting, about a dozen people stood up to weigh in on the letter. The overwhelming response was that change needs to happen.

The Chemung County Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Chemung County Youth Bureau to offer scholarships for children of eligible veterans to attend the Summer Cohesion program free of charge.

Elizabeth Zilinski, the Executive Director of the FCRW said she wrote the letter, which was later posted to Facebook by the founder of the River Friends, to bring attention to parts of the city that needed to be cleaned, maintained, or picked up.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A small group of people gathered outside of First Arena Monday evening in a show of support for the now-former Elmira River Sharks Hockey Team. The River Sharks and the Federal Prospects Hockey League just ended a one-year agreement

Six more months until voters decide who will be the next President. While we can expect a Biden-Harris run for the Democrats, former President Donald Trump has not yet announced who will be on the ticket alongside him for Republicans.

As session approaches its end, lawmakers and advocates continue to rally for a bill to legalize medical aid in dying—legislation that has failed to pass in New York for nearly a decade.  

A lot of things happened in 1978; a ban on lead paint was not enough to fully reverse the negative effects of a toxic substance.

In February, a massive cyberattack disrupted health care systems nationwide. Many providers are still feeling the impact. Now, federal lawmakers are demanding answers and accountability. 

Commemorating one of the world’s most horrific genocides.

Meet Gizmo and Apala, WENY’s Pet of the Week from the Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue! 

The Bradford County Chapter of Quilts of Valor honored several veterans by awarding them with quilts at the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield earlier today.

May the Fourth be with you was the spirit at the Clemens Center Saturday night for the annual gala.

Over 1,000 people laced up their walking shoes at Eldridge Park in Elmira today to walk a mile for an important cause. The Walk a Mile in my Shoes event is held yearly in support of suicide prevention.

After State Route 414 was closed for almost ten hours on Saturday, police say they are searching for a potentially armed suspect.

Dunkin' locations across the Southern Tier will be honored and celebrated on National Nurses Day Monday, May 6th with a free coffee.

Several local artists are coming together to partake in the 2024 Spring Writes Literary Festival at various locations in Downtown Ithaca. The annual festival is celebrating their 16th year.

Law enforcement from multiple agencies are at a scene in Schuyler County, where they have blocked of a portion of state Route 414 in both directions near Beaver Dams.

What can you buy with 1% of your paycheck... Dinner for 2 at Applebees? A prescription refill? What about... the chance to have paid family medical leave in the state of Pennsylvania?

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Tompkins County has announced that they launched a pilot cybersecurity initiative, in partnership with New York State. The initiative, called the Security Information and Event Management program is designed to bolster cyber defense

Today marked the 19th year for First Heritage Federal Credit Union’s “Everyday Heroes” awards. 77 students were honored Friday afternoon from 19 high schools across the Twin Tiers.