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Brian Melanson

Reporter · US

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Aug 6, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · Brian Melanson

    Advocacy groups urge Broome County sheriff to end ICE agreement (opens the original)

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    BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Community members and advocacy organizations gathered outside the Broome County Courthouse Thursday, urging Sheriff Fred Akshar to terminate the county’s agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The coalition said New York’s new law prohibits local agencies from participating in the federal 287(g) program and called on the sheriff to comply. Several speakers argued the law was the result of months of organizing and advocacy from communities across New York,

  2. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Brian Melanson

    New York sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling targeting teens (opens the original)

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    BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- New York state has filed a lawsuit against prediction platform Kalshi, alleging the company ran an illegal gambling operation by targeting users between the ages of 18 and 20 — an age group too young for legal mobile sports betting in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul released a statement saying in part: “This choice has consequences, and working closely with Attorney General James, New York is taking action to stop this illegal behavior and bring Kalshi into compliance

  3. Article · Jul 30, 2026 · Brian Melanson

    Locals rally against Medicaid cuts on program’s 61st anniversary (opens the original)

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    BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Advocates gathered at Binghamton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade on Thursday to mark the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid while criticizing Medicaid cuts included in H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Organizers said the programs have provided healthcare to millions for decades and should not be scaled back. State Sen. Lea Webb (D-NY-52) said the effects of the law are already being felt in the region. “These cuts that just went into effect Ju

  4. Article · Jul 29, 2026 · Brian Melanson

    Bassett FoxCare cancer center expansion in Oneonta aims to serve thousands more patients (opens the original)

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    ONEONTA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta is expanding its cancer institute to accommodate more patients and upgrade facilities, according to the health system. The multi-million dollar project will expand oncology services at the location. Between 2024 and 2025, cancer visits to Bassett clinics increased from 32,000 to 43,000. New exam rooms, additional infusion chairs and new nurse stations are among the planned additions. FoxCare is also spacing out infusi

  5. Article · Jul 26, 2026 · Brian Melanson

    Car show fundraiser raises awareness for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis (opens the original)

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    PORT CRANE, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A car show fundraiser drew hundreds of vehicles and community members to Farm by Beer Tree Brew on Sunday, raising money and awareness for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The fifth annual event was organized by Rory Sisson, who said she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 15. “I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 15, so it was about eight years ago. And I had to navigate through that for quite some time. I finally achieved remission

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