Tioga Downs arsonist sentenced to 7-15 years in prison
Boyd Fenton, 33, who set fire to a horse barn at Tioga Downs on Nov. 9th, 2023, was sentenced at Tioga County Court on Friday. 30 racehorses died in the fire and a trainer was hurt when they tried to rescue horses from the flames.
Towanda man faces 38 years behind bars for dealing drugs
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Towanda man is facing a maximum sentence of 38 years in prison for 24 different drug related crimes. Leslie Bailey, a 63-year-old man was convicted in January on nine counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substanc
N.Y. announces new initiatives to combat shoplifting
ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York State officials highlighted new initiatives Thursday included in the state budget meant to combat retail crimes, and give more resources to law enforcement and business owners. According to the state, organized shoplifting
Bath, Woodhull get federal funding to improve natural gas infrastructure
BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Village of Bath is getting $9.3 million in federal funding to improve its natural gas infrastructure. According to Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy, Bath will spend the money to replace 11.9 miles of natural gas piping, and
Community Outraged after Schuyler Co. Veteran Service Director Forced to Resign
On Thursday, the Director of Schuyler County Veteran Service was asked to resign. Veterans attended a regularly scheduled Council of Governments meeting in Montour Falls and responded to Kristine Gardner's resignation.
Local Businesses, Organizations Hosting Fundraisers for Hurt Sheriff's Investigator
Since learning of the news that Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Michael Theetge was critically injured in the line of duty on March 29th, local businesses and organizations have wasted no time in finding ways to support Theetge and his family.
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano Shares His Story About Organ Donation in Hopes of Encouraging Others to Become a Donor
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano said his sister was a two-time kidney transplant recipient and encourages people to consider donating, as he's a living donor himself.
NYS Parks & Rec., The Watkins Glen State Park is preparing for opening next month
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY)-- The New York Park, Recreation and Historical Preservation is marking their 100th year of existence. Members were at Watkins Glen State Park preparing for the upcoming season.
Chemung Co. Sheriff's Office Hosting Annual Drug Take Back Day
If you have any unused prescription meds or expired medicine, there's an opportunity to safely get rid of them next weekend. The Chemung County Sheriff's Office is taking part in the nationwide Prescription Drug 'Take Back' Initiative.
Agencies Across the Southern Tier Show Support for Fallen Syracuse Officers
The two police officers who were killed in a city outside of Syracuse on Sunday night are receiving support from around the state. When their funerals are held, agencies from across the Southern Tier plan to attend their services to show support.
If you've heard some loud 'boom' noises lately, you are not alone. There might be a logical explanation for why these noises are happening.
BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- A New York State Appeals Court denied Steuben County's motion to appeal the testimony of a County Legislator
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY)--According to the National Children's Alliance, more than 600,000 children are abused in the U.S. each year. The Glove House in Elmria recognized 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' with a Pinwheel Planting at its Headquarters today.
Ken Leone is a Vietnam veteran and is inviting everyone to come and see the wall in July. He said it's a way to honor the more than 58,000 fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Today is Tax Day. It's the last day to file a return or request an extension, unless you want to wind up paying a fee. People have until the end of the day to mail off their correct paperwork, or file online.
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York State Police have released more information about the detail Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Michael Theetge was attached to in Big Flats the night he was critically injured trying to stop an alleged shoplifter. As
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Millions of college students and high school seniors started the year off with a delay. The application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, has been experiencing glitches in the newest rollout of the application. In 2020
NEW THIS MORNING: A civilian car crashed into a marked Elmira Police Car at an intersection Sunday night. The Police Officer was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.