Veterans Administration

Advocates are still pushing for a long-term solution.

The suit alleges Jena Faith was held in a facility that does not correspond with her gender identity.

Southern Tier Congressman Anthony Brindisi asked about a proposal to move the clinic during a hearing for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee this week.

The VA wants to move its Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bainbridge, a rural community in right off I-88 in Chenango County, to Oneonta. Rumors of that move have intensified over the last year, but veterans, stakeholders and residents don't know why a move would be made. Even more, they wonder if it would be better.