
Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Gun Law, NRA and Gun Reform Advocates React
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On a rainy Thursday morning, the Supreme Court released a major ruling on gun rights. In a six to three decision, the Court struck down a New York law that placed strict limits on carrying guns outside the home. New York state was one o

Senate to Vote on Gun Legislation, Gains Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. - For the first time in nearly three decades, Congress could pass major gun reform legislation. The Senate took a step forward on this issue after weeks of bipartisan negotiations. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- NY) said he want

American Airlines ending service to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Starting September 7, American Airlines is ending service to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, due to the pilot shortage. The company will also stop flying to Islip, New York, Toledo, Ohio and Dubuque, Iowa. Ithaca and the othe

West End Heights holds grand opening
Ithaca, NY (WENY)-- A brand new affordable housing apartment complex held its grand opening celebrations Tuesday morning in Ithaca. West End Heights, located on 701 W. Court Street, was the creation of Lakeview Health Services, multiple New York State age

Protesters Rally Outside Supreme Court, Waiting on Abortion Rights Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Within the next few days, we can expect the Supreme Court to release their decision on an abortion rights case, which could overturn Roe v. Wade, which legalizes abortions. Protesters on both sides of the abortion rights issue rally out

Cornell Ph.D student invents carbon dioxide filter
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Mary Zick, a Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University, along with Dr. Phillip Milner, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology at the university, have invented a device that can trap carbon dioxide, a chemical that gets em

Smelly "Corpse Flower" Draws in Visitors to U.S. Botanic Garden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A rare, eight-foot flower known as the “Corpse Flower” is attracting Washington D.C. locals and tourists. The U.S. Botanic G said it’s a unique and smelly experience seeing this plant in person. Taking center stage at

Fauci, CDC Urge Congress to Continue COVID Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dr. Anthony Fauci, along with the CDC, FDA, and Department of Health and Human Services outlined what they need in order to deter COVID and future pandemics. “COVID-19 has killed over a million people in our country, that is an un

Republicans, Democrats Offer Dueling Proposals to Tackle Rising Food and Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - We know that families across the nation, including right here at home, are impacted by the rising cost of food and gas prices. Some of our local congressional members are pointing the finger at President Biden’s agriculture polici

Cornell University rededicates Martha Van Rensselaer Hall
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- After being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic for over two years, Cornell University held its rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony for Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Friday. The academic building, built more than 90 years ago, was th

WENY News continues to share the stories of Vietnam veterans in the Twin Tiers. This week, we are talking with Gerry Mletzko Sr. who served in the U.S. Army.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack revealed some bombshell details in their first public hearing. Political analysts believe the overall impact of the hearing will resonate with people across the political spectrum. In

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Select Committee investigating the January 6th U.S. Capitol attack revealed some disturbing and bombshell details about what led up to the attack in their first public hearing. This Committee’s goal was that if you have any do

An Ithaca man was sentenced to two years and nine months in jail for possessing a loaded semi-automatic gun as a prior convicted felon and possessing marijuana with intent to distribute.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight the House Committee investigating the January 6th 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold their first landmark hearings. The committee said they will release previously unseen material documenting January 6th and show the Amer

LANSING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office was called to Lansing High School Tuesday morning after they were alerted to a reported threat by two students. Authorities say it's the second time this June that’s happened.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumer privacy advocacy groups are raising concern about the personal information companies take from your digital footprint and use that information to influence what advertisements reach you, how they track your activity, and collec

WASHINGTON, D.C. - It’s hard to imagine a day without the internet. We use it for almost everything: for work, shopping, getting information and staying connected. As we navigate the web, there’s a lot more going on that we don’t see onl