WNY

Geography & Places abbreviation · Region

WNY
Stands forWestern New York
CategoriesGeography & Places

WNY stands for Western New York, a region abbreviation.

Region around Buffalo and Niagara Falls in western New York State, known for the Buffalo Bills, lake-effect snow and the chicken wing, which was popularized there in the 1960s.

Example: A lake-effect snow warning is in effect for much of WNY through Thursday.

Usage notes

WNY is used widely by local news, businesses and sports fans. Other New York regions use similar forms, such as CNY for Central New York.

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