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3 weeks ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.(WBNG) -- Seniors at Broome-Tioga BOCES inked their deals to join the workforce and start making money right out of high school on Friday morning. 81 businesses across the Southern Tier were in attendance to be there for the 151 students who were signing their commitments to the local companies.
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3 weeks ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) - Students from Brookside Elementary visited Binghamton University to explore campus facilities and meet real-life scientists. During the visit, over 70 children had the opportunity to see the university’s world-class laboratories and meet professionals in the fields of chemistry, physics, archaeology and mechanical engineering.
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3 weeks ago | 
wwnytv.com | Kyle Spisak
VESTAL, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Wine sales make up a large portion of sales made at liquor stores across New York State. The system enables both local stores and wineries in New York State to collaborate and bring regional products to store shelves. However, New York State lawmakers are considering potentially repealing restrictions that prevent grocery stores from selling wine in their establishments.
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3 weeks ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
VESTAL, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Wine sales make up a large portion of sales made at liquor stores across New York State. The system enables both local stores and wineries in New York State to collaborate and bring regional products to store shelves. However, New York State lawmakers are considering potentially repealing restrictions that prevent grocery stores from selling wine in their establishments.
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4 weeks ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Sock Out Cancer is gearing up to prepare their fundraising efforts through the Dick’s Open, which raised $30,000 through Birdies for Cancer last year. Since its inception in 2017, Sock Out Cancer has raised $1.8 million for local hospital foundations to help those who are struggling during their battles with cancer. Trustee of Sock Out Cancer Bruce Boyea said the funds are used to help cover basic expenses, such as groceries, travel or other essential needs.
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1 month ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
DICKINSON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- For enjoyers of the outdoors, the spring of 2025 has not been friendly, with most days seeing rainfall hit at some point throughout the day. But what has been the cause of all of this rain? According to Meteorologist Adam Gill at the National Weather Service in Binghamton, storm systems have been travelling quickly throughout the west. Gill noted that they’ve been slowing down once they hit the northeast, causing long stretches of clouds and rain.
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1 month ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
NORWICH, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Commerce Chenango announced they will soon welcome the county’s first public early learning center, right in the heart of Norwich. Commerce Chenango was awarded a $1 million Restore New York grant that will allow them to make the daycare center in Norwich a possibility. After the first floor of the Commerce Chenango office is renovated, 46 spots will be available to the community upon opening.
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1 month ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
CONKLIN, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Students from Susquehanna Valley’s Brookside and Donnelly elementary schools joined the Broome County Sheriff’s Office in a kickball game to raise funds and awareness for the school’s Saber Food Center. The Saber Food Center is a pantry that began two years ago in Donnelly Elementary. It gathers food for families suffering from food insecurity. With help from community organizations and others, the Saber Food Center raised $10K to help food-insecure families in the district.
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1 month ago | 
wbng.com | Kyle Spisak
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Roberson Museum is set to host the 2025 regional art exhibition, which will display works from regional artists across the Southern Tier. The exhibition features more than 80 works across various media, celebrating art and diversity throughout the region. It will officially open on May 24 and it will run until Sept. 7. Artist Sophia Sophia spoke about what she enjoys about having her art displayed.
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1 month ago | 
wwnytv.com | Kyle Spisak
NEW YORK (WBNG) -- The New York State Association of Counties was joined by county leaders from across the state on May 21 to outline the potential impact of federal budget cuts on New Yorkers. The officials said the new budget would result in billion-dollar cuts to New York State’s Medicaid, essential plan and supplemental nutrition assistance program, or SNAP.
