Sanders calls GOP claims about Democrats’ shutdown demands lies
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday called the Republican claim that Democrats want health care for people in the U.S. illegally a lie. His comments came on the second day of the U.S. government
Seniors forced to begin hunt for new Medicare Advantage plans
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tens of thousands of Vermont seniors now need to shop for new Medicare Advantage plans after two of the largest insurance providers announced this week they are dropping coverage next year. It’s back
New art installation ‘Heart of Barre’ honors flood survivors
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Stories of survivors are in the spotlight at the Vermont Statehouse, where new art on the walls tells tales of devastating flooding. It was in the aftermath of the 2023 floods, while slowly
North Country Honor Flight to mark a milestone
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – North Country Honor Flight will take to the skies Saturday in Plattsburgh for their last flight of the season. The organization has been sending veterans to the nation’s capital for 12 years, and
Security heightened at local synagogues for Yom Kippur observances
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Security has been heightened at at least two Jewish temples during the high holiday of Yom Kippur. It comes after two people are dead and four others hurt during an attack at a
Are there more temporary license plates on Vermont roads lately?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some people are asking questions about the number of temporary registrations they’re seeing on cars in Vermont. Viewer Meroa asked us, “What about these cars on Vermont roads that have temporary registrations. Some
Police investigating suspicious fire in Eden
EDEN, Vt. (WCAX) – State police are investigating a possible case of arson in Eden. Crews were called to a fire at a mobile home on Blakeville Road shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday. They say the
NTSB report reveals cause of deadly Lake Placid plane crash
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board reveals the cause of a crash in Northern New York that killed two people. The October 2023 crash in Lake Placid killed former
Applications now open for student financial aid programs
NEW YORK (WBNG) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that applications are now open for several student financial aid programs. Applications for the Tuition Assistance Program, or TAP, the New York State Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or
NY Dept. of Health reminds of the importance of medical screenings for newborns
NEW YORK (WBNG) — The New York Department of Health is highlighting its Newborn Screening Program to detect serious, but treatable conditions, in newborns. Every year, more than 205,000 babies born in New York are screened for