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New York State boys and girls basketball Final Four set for Binghamton and Troy
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (281+ words) BINGHAMTON, NY (WBNG) - The New York State Boys and Girls Basketball Final Four is set following the completion of regionals, with the boys competing locally and the girls heading to Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Class AAA " Corning Painted…...
Comptroller report shows bullying and drug-related incidents on the rise in schools across New York State
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (388+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- A report released by the New York State Comptroller's Office shows that bullying and drug-related incidents in New York schools are on the rise. According to data from the New York State Education Department's School Safety Educational…...
New York State Police deliver gifts to children who lost mother in fatal crash
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) The gift delivery was also made possible by a generous donation from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and the Sherburne Fire Department. NEW YORK (WBNG) -- In the true spirit of the season, members of the New York State Police came together…...
Fatal crashes drop in New York State in 2025 compared to 2024
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (362+ words) NEW YORK STATE, (WBNG) " New York State saw a sharp decline in the number of fatal crashes in 2025 when looking at data over 10 months compared to 2024, according to information from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. From January 2025 to October…...
New York State Parks waive parking fees for New Year’s Day Hiking events
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- For the 15th year, hikers of all experience levels are gearing up for First Day Hikes to celebrate the new year. On New Year's Day, parking fees have been waived at all state parks to encourage people to…...
More than 45,000 tickets issued during New York’s Halloween traffic enforcement period
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (179+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- According to the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, or GTSC, 44,545 tickets were issued across New York State during its annual Halloween enforcement period. From October 25 through October 31, law enforcement increased patrols and established sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify…...
New York State Police remind drivers, crossing state lines won’t get you out of a ticket
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (179+ words) KIRKWOOD, N.Y. (WBNG) -- New York State Police are reminding drivers that fleeing to another state to avoid getting a ticket is illegal and could result in even higher charges. On Oct. 4, at approximately 5:45 a.m., a trooper observed a vehicle following another vehicle…...
New York State Fair reveals butter sculpture
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (244+ words) ONONDAGA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The unofficial start of the New York State Fair is here, revealing a fair staple. Crafted from 800 pounds of butter, this year's butter sculpture celebrates the joy and nourishment dairy provides at every stage of life, along with…...
New York State Police ask for help identifying forced entry suspects
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) LANSING, N.Y. (WBNG) -- New York State Police at Ithaca need the publics help in identifying two people who allegedly forced entry into an unoccupied hotel in July. According to state police, on July 5, at 3:08 a.m. the two subjects entered a building formally…...
New York State Police reminds residents to be vigilant about intoxicated driving on St. Patrick’s Day
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (202+ words) According to the New York State Police, drunk driving kills more than 10,000 people yearly. State police are urging those planning on celebrating the holiday to avoid getting behind the wheel while ... New York State Police reminds residents to be vigilant…...