News
Binghamton University hosts career fair with 125 employers
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (134+ words) BINGHAMTON, N.Y. " Binghamton University students connected with 125 businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations during a career fair on Wednesday afternoon. Representatives with Binghamton's Career Center said networking remains the top method for securing employment or internships. "The number one way to get…...
Comptroller report shows bullying and drug-related incidents on the rise in schools across New York State
1+ week, 2+ day ago (80+ words) Comptroller report shows bullying and drug-related incidents on the rise in schools across New York State'WBNG Comptroller report shows bullying and drug-related incidents on the rise in schools across New York State Union-Endicott secures 61-60 win over Elmira on Senior Night…...
Mattel launches autism Barbie with sensory accessories
4+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Mattel has added a new Barbie to its product line called "Autism Barbie," equipped with a fidget spinner, headphones, and a tablet. Laura Thompson, the COO at Achieve NY, a community-based organization that serves people with intellectual…...
Hochul proposes expansion of Teen Mental Health First Aid training in schools
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (337+ words) BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Governor Hochul recently proposed an expansion of the teen mental health first aid program in schools throughout New York state. Jaime Hagenbuch, the program's director at the Madison County Rural Health Council, said the curriculum teaches high schoolers…...
Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (810+ words) Many children posted farewell messages, while parents reported distraught children discovering they'd been shut out of platforms as the landmark law took effect. Some young children reported fooling the platforms' age estimation technology by drawing on facial hair. Parents and…...
High blood pressure in kids has doubled in nearly 20 years, study finds
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (102+ words) (CNN) - Across the globe, high blood pressure in children has nearly doubled over the past two decades. A new study found that back in 2000, rates of hypertension in boys and girls hovered around 3%. But by 2020, those numbers had risen to…...
Fifth-grade students participate in national Hovercraft Challenge
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (264+ words) ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WBNG) - It's not every day that students get to lift off into learning, but that is just what happened at Charles F. Johnson Elementary in Endicott. Fifth graders participated in The Hovercraft Challenge, a nationwide program where students get to…...
A Room to Heal celebrates 150th room remodel for sick kids
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (287+ words) TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- On Wednesday, a room to heal put the final touches on a remodeled room for 17-year-old Kelsey. Kelsey lives with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, or ITP, a rare blood disorder that causes low platelet counts. "She has to…...
Broome County Health Department highlights the dangers of lead poisoning
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (246+ words) BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Broome County Health Department is spreading awareness of a dangerous ailment, especially for kids. The department is highlighting prevention methods and resources as part of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, a national initiative led by the Center…...
Mothers & Babies raises awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (142+ words) JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- October is Safe Infant Sleep Awareness Month, and Mothers & Babies is educating the community about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. Deputy Director of Mothers & Babies Christie Finch said safe-sleeping practices are crucial to keeping infants safe....