Nicole Long

New York

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

ASU • Bed bug by day, Anchor/Reporter by night • @upnorthlive

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Cornell researchers explain the alleged water on Mars’ south pole

1 day 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

2 days 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.
Survivor creates a billboard for Childhood Sexual Abuse Awareness Month

1 week ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WBNG) - April is Childhood Sexual Abuse Awareness Month, and in honor of that, one survivor created a billboard to spread awareness. Heather Webster shared her story through the billboard and is using her new platform to offer support to other survivors. Webster said that because so much is lost in sexual abuse incidents, there must always be room in our minds and society for victims. “I want people to know that there’s still space in the world for victims.
New York officials speak on President Trump’s economic policy

2 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- New York senators are slamming President Trump’s economic policy, adding it’s causing chaos and raising prices for consumers. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a conference call for change Monday morning, just hours before President Trump paused tariffs on most countries. After President Trump’s announcement, Senator Gillibrand joined Senator Chuck Schumer in criticizing the government’s response.
Tioga County Public Health spreads awareness during National Health Week

2 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Tioga County Public Health is spreading awareness for National Health Week. This year marks the 30th year of National Health Week, and Tioga County Public Health is celebrating its success and preparing for its next challenge. Every day this week, the organization will highlight a different aspect of public health.
Candlelight Vigil held in memory of missing Killawog woman, family offers $20k for information on her disappearance

3 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

KILLAWOG, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Marking the 17th year since her disappearance, Bethanie Doughtery’s family held a candle vigil in her memory on Monday night at the Killawog Fire Department. On Monday evening, Bethanie’s brother, John Curtis, was joined by others searching for answers about her disappearance to light candles and share her memories. Bethanie was last seen at her home on April 1, 2008.
Binghamton Planning Commission to hold public hearing over proposed project at 265 Court Street

3 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A Circle K is one step closer to breaking ground in Binghamton. On Tuesday, the City of Binghamton Planning Commission moved forward with setting up a future public hearing over the proposed project at 265 Court Street. The project involves converting the site into a gas station, a Wendy’s and Jimmy John’s drive-thru and a Circle K Convenience Store. Briad Development, LLC, was the applicant who submitted the proposal for the new developments at 265 Court Street.
BOCES Career Development Center partners with Chow Warehouse to help students

3 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Broome Tioga BOCES is partnering with its first business to help students connect to the community. The Career Development Center is spotlighting its new connection with the Chow Warehouse. The organizations will collaborate through work experiences, field trips and more. “We’re sitting here in our students’ classrooms so the job site, the CHOW warehouse our students come every day to work,” noted Broome Tioga BOCES Career and Development Principal Steve Moschak.
Senator Gillibrand speaks on possible challenges to veteran mental healthcare

4 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- According to New York State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, an executive order requiring federal workers to return to in-person work may be causing challenges for veteran mental healthcare. Senator Gillibrand said that veteran affairs, or VA, mental health professionals now have to conduct virtual appointments from crowded offices, which could compromise confidentiality. Virtual sessions can help veterans in rural areas get more care.
New York officials speak on social security cuts

4 weeks ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Senator Chuck Schumer is warning about social security cuts that could affect millions of New Yorkers. In the past month, the Social Security Administration website has crashed four times in 10 days, blocking millions from accessing their accounts, and seniors have had to wait more than two hours on clogged phone lines.