A Binghamton man who was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident four years ago reached a significant milestone Saturday. Liam Wagner walked a mile on the Vestal Rail Trail with his family and friends cheering him on.
A heartbreaking sight for drivers on Route 17. A procession of dozens of New York State Police cars follow the coroner's vehicle transporting the body of a trooper killed in the line of duty this morning from Corning to Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton.
Rep. Claudia Tenney held a news conference Friday in which she was joined by other lawmakers to demand action be taken in response to pro-life pregnancy centers being attacked.
A life-size animatronic T-Rex went up in flames yesterday. The co-owner of Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience said, “We knew he had a temper, but today he blew his top!” The dinosaur-themed park is now working to replace the T-Rex before the busy summer season.
BREAKING
Two owners of The Colonial Bar & Restaurant have been arrested and charged, Binghamton Police said.
This is a developing story. Stay with 12 News.
Tim Tebow says, "I'm excited to take the next step in my baseball career by playing for the Rumble Ponies. I look forward to getting to play in front of the Binghamton fans and around the Eastern League."
IN PHOTOS:
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced one of its red kangaroos gave birth to a white kangaroo, which is an "incredibly uncommon" color mutation.
HAPPENING NOW
Protesters took to the streets of downtown Binghamton Saturday evening in light of accusations of sexual misconduct made against the owners of The Colonial bar and restaurant.
Buffalo Bills fans are signing a petition to stop Governor Andrew Cuomo from attending the team's playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts Saturday.
CAUTION: EAGLE CROSSING! Colleen Beylo-Rolston just shared this photo of two bald eagles with 12 News. She says they were spotted on Vestal Ave. on Binghamton's south side.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday the State Department of Public Services will launch an investigation into NYSEG for "failing" to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias, which barreled up the east coast Tuesday.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary student David Diaz saved his classmate’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver after he noticed they were choking on pizza during lunch.
CUTE ALERT! You can soon go right into their space and directly interact with red pandas at the
@binghamtonzoo
-- Tonight starting at 5,
@juliagormanwbng
will take you there live with a look at how you can sign up for "Wild Encounters."
BREAKING
The owners of a popular restaurant group announced the closure of three restaurants in light of “deeply disturbing” accusations alleging sexual misconduct shared on social media.
BREAKING
Binghamton High School students will learn remotely until early next year to allow for the school to develop a plan to address recent behavioral issues on the campus.
Road conditions across the Southern Tier are dangerous, and the Broome County Emergency Services office is warning people to stay off the roads unless it’s necessary.
CONGRATS,
#OWEGO
!
@NYGovCuomo
just announced the village has won the top spot in a statewide competition: $10 million. Starting on 12 News at 5 tonight,
@a_flahertywbng
will take a closer look at how this money will be used to revitalize the downtown area.
Hundreds gathered on Binghamton University's campus for the "Stop Asian Hate" rally organized by Binghamton University's Pan Asian Leaders Council on Saturday, March 27.
#ICYMI
: As the
@nyspolice
procession was on its way back to Steuben County from Lourdes Hospital on Monday, the Apalachin Fire Department paid tribute to
#TrooperNicholasClark
. Firefighters unfurled an American flag on a bridge over Route 17.
SOURCE: NYSP
BABY PENGUIN!
This little guy was born to parents Adasha and Howard at the Ross Park Zoo!
Officials say the baby is healthy and gaining weight everyday!
The Rockefeller Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan today from Oneonta, and in just 17 days, on December 2, the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will take place.
Cute alert! Staff members at the Binghamton Zoo are busy teaching penguins all about football ahead of the Penguin Bowl this Sunday! Too bad that tortoise isn't participating in the game... he's pretty good!
INCREDIBLE MOMENT: 69-year-old Paul Brunner of Owego and his newly-found sister Nancy Loveland, 72, were both adopted at birth. They met each other for the first time on Sunday.
@tylerbrownwbng
has the story:
Parents, you no longer have to worry about where your children's lunch will come from for the rest of the calendar year. The USADA announced the expanded free school lunch meal program, which started when the pandemic began, will continue.
In a news release, Broome County Sheriff David E. Harder says Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Order to limit households to 10 people is "against our constitution."
Cafeteria staff are some of the unsung heroes of the pandemic, still providing kids with meals while school is closed.
One kitchen manager in the Windsor School District is being recognized for her hard work year-round.
🚨LIFE UPDATE🚨
After nearly four years at WBNG, I’ve accepted a job as a weekend anchor and investigative reporter at WIAT in Birmingham, Alabama! I am excited for the new challenges ahead, and to be able to pursue my passion for investigative journalism. See below for more ⬇️
12-year-old Damon Goga was diagnosed with bone cancer back in November of 2017. After a long road of ups and downs, on Saturday Goga stepped up to the plate for the first time since his diagnosis.
MOMENT OF SILENCE: Dozens of community members gathered for a moment of silence before the Binghamton University men's basketball game to honor Noah Farrelly.
BREAKING
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.