Nicole Long

New York

Evening Anchor at WBNG-TV (Johnson City, NY)

Bringing you the latest around the Southern Tier at 4, 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m.

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Senator Gillibrand warns New Yorkers of potential Medicaid coverage loss

1 day ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- According to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, almost 1.5 million New Yorkers could risk losing their Medicaid coverage. The senator called out concerns on planned cuts to Medicaid. The changes could put 400,000 children at risk of losing their healthcare, and would increase healthcare costs, especially for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Senator Gillibrand calls the proposal an unacceptable piece of legislation.
Emergency crews fight Binghamton house fire on Thorp Street

3 days ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

(WBNG) - Multiple emergency crews responded to a second alarm house fire on Thorp Street in Binghamton. According to the Binghamton Fire Department, the fire started just after 6:30 p.m.As of 7:30 p.m., crews were still on scene trying to put the fire out. This is an ongoing story, we will provide updates as they become available. Copyright 2025 WBNG. All rights reserved.
Tioga Gardens speaks on tariff impacts on Mother’s Day flowers

1 week ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

OWEGO, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Tioga Gardens is preparing for the Mother’s Day rush. “Mother’s Day is probably our biggest weekend of the whole year,” said Nursery Manager Casey Kuhlman. “Everybody loves hanging baskets, so we’ll sell a lot of those.” Across the country, flowers remain the most popular gift for moms, according to the National Retail Federation. Spending is also expected to reach more than $30 billion.
Attorney General James leads lawsuit against Trump Admin’s dismantling of HHS

1 week ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS. Attorney General James said that since taking office, the Trump Administration has fired thousands of health workers, closed life-saving programs and abandoned states to deal with health crises without federal support. “This administration has taken a wrecking ball to HHS,” exclaimed Attorney General James.
Pennsylvania legislators introduce bill for regulation & treatment of cannabis

1 week ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

PENNSYLVANIA (WBNG) -- Several Pennsylvania legislators are calling for the regulation and treatment of cannabis through the “Cannabis Health and Safety Act.” Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel introduced House Bill 1200 to regulate cannabis, establish Pennsylvania cannabis stores, and create a cannabis revenue fund, among other initiatives.
Bramley Mountain Fire Tower: A look into its past and the future of preservation

1 week ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

DELHI, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Using towers to spot fires in the Catskill Mountains is a thing of the past. Many were taken down and sold off, but others remain standing. One community in Delaware County pushed hard to reconstruct the tower on Bramley Mountain. The Bramley Mountain trail used to wrap around the mountain and take you to the top, where gorgeous views of the Catskills lay at your feet. The top of the mountain had a history and four concrete feet that once held a fire tower.
Northeastern Pennsylvania tree split down the middle by a lightning strike

2 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

PENNSYLVANIA (WBNG) - The chance of anything being struck by lightning is slim, but not impossible. For a homeowner in northeastern Pennsylvania, she knows about that all too well. Tuesday night thunderstorms blew through the commonwealth, and while there’s little to no damage in Little Meadows, turn the corner onto Maple Avenue, and you have a different story.
Cornell dairy experts reassure residents following FDA suspended dairy tests

2 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The FDA recently suspended proficiency tests for grade A milk and other dairy products. However, Cornell dairy experts are trying to reassure anyone who may become wary of dairy. Director of Cornell’s milk quality improvement program Nicole Martin said testing suspension will affect logistics more than health and safety. “Dairy is totally safe to eat and drink and don’t stop buying your normal stuff because of this,” said Martin.
Cornell researchers explain the alleged water on Mars’ south pole

3 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- After mistakenly identifying what appeared to be water on Mars’ south pole, Cornell researchers are offering an explanation. According to the Cornell researchers, their simulations were misinterpreted as showing water on the planet. They added that this was due to interference between the radar waves from their instruments on Mars.
Chobani Greek yogurt expanding with new facility in upstate New York

3 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Chobani Greek yogurt is expanding with a new $1.2 billion facility in upstate New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this on April 22, highlighting the deep roots Chobani has in New York already. Officials said more than 1,000 jobs are expected to be created, and with a facility that big, more are expected to be made to keep up with the booming yogurt producer. When the facility is at full capacity, Chobani will process over 12 million pounds of milk daily.