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1 week ago | wbng.com | Daniel Curren

CANDOR, N.Y. (WBNG) -- After passing through the State Legislature with bipartisan support, a new bill has set New York to recognize EMS as essential services throughout the state. Curtis Hammond from Candor Emergency Squad and the EMS Sustainability Alliance said a signature from Governor Hochul can help agencies in areas across the state better serve their communities.

1 week ago | wbng.com | Erin Lawlor

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865 the last word spread to Texas that slaves were free. “A very pivotal moment in our history,” Member of the Fairview United Methodist Church Christopher Dyson said." And black history, African American history is American history.”At the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, organizations came together to educate the youth while having fun.

1 week ago | wbng.com | Erin Lawlor

CORTLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Cortland County is working to raise awareness of a language disorder this National Aphasia Awareness Month. Patients with Aphasia often have difficulty speaking, reading, writing and using numbers. It often follows traumatic brain injuries like strokes. The condition affects 2 million people in the U.S.Speech therapy can help people with Aphasia, and an expert at Guthrie said it’s essential to keep fighting.

1 week ago | wbng.com | Zach Grady

JOHNSON CITY, NY (WBNG) -- Last Friday and Saturday, athletes from all across the empire state traveled to Middletown for the The New York State Track and Field Championships. Coming home from the state meet were a handful of Section four athletes with gold medals wrapped around their necks. “I started reacting coming down the final 100. I was like, normally I don’t think when I was running, and I was like wow, I’m actually doing this, this is amazing.

1 week ago | wbng.com | Daniel Curren

OWEGO, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Excitement is in the air in the Village of Owego with the forty-third annual Strawberry Festival rapidly approaching. With thousands expected to attend this weekend, Strawberry Festival Emergency Planner Jeff Winchell and other officials around the village put out a notice on parking in the area throughout the weekend. “Generally, in the downtown area of Owego, there’s going to be no parking,” Winchell said.