I anchor "First News" and "Binghamton Now" weekday mornings on WNBF. I've been reporting news in the Twin Tiers for more than four decades. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter. Contact me by email at bob@wnbf.com
Bob Joseph
Construction Starts for Endicott O’Reilly Auto Parts Store
O'Reilly Auto Parts is moving forward on developing its first retail shop in the Binghamton area.
Binghamton School Evacuated for Chemical Investigation
Binghamton firefighters and members of the Broome County hazmat team were sent to a West Side school to investigate what was reported to be a possible chemical spill.
Brazen Thieves Target Owego Dog Park Visitors
People who bring their canine companions to play at a Tioga County park are being warned to be vigilant in the aftermath of recent smash-and-grab incidents.
Vestal Freihofer Thrift Store Closes Doors After 35 Years
A bakery outlet store that had operated in Vestal for more than three decades has been permanently closed.
Binghamton Police Investigate North Side Shooting
City detectives are investigating an incident in which a man sustained a gunshot wound to his head at a residence on Binghamton's North Side.
Too-Tall Car Hauler Strikes Binghamton Railroad Bridge
An expensive car being transported through Binghamton was damaged when the trailer it was in slammed into the underside of a railroad bridge.
“Undocumented Asylum-Seeker” Charged in Endwell Burglary
A man arrested for breaking into a town of Union residence apparently is in the United States illegally.
Inside the Broome County Bank Founded by George F. Johnson
Check out this rare tour of the historic Workers Trust bank building on Main Street in Johnson City.
Washington Avenue’s “Subway” Shop Transformed Into a “Yard Sale”
A new business has opened on Washington Avenue amid ongoing optimism about plans to revive Endicott's once-vibrant shopping district.
Stadium Upgrades Nearing Completion for Rumble Ponies Opener
Construction crews are working to finish improvement projects at Mirabito Stadium in downtown Binghamton ahead of the season opener for the Rumble Ponies.
Repairs Completed Under Binghamton Bridge Damaged by Arson Fire
A Broome County bridge that sustained structural damage in a blaze set in a homeless encampment has been repaired.
Vestal “Boot Barn” Store Being Stocked Ahead of Grand Opening
A national retailer of "western and work-related footwear" is about to open a store in Broome County.
Two Hurt in Rush-Hour Crash in Downtown Binghamton
Authorities say two people were injured when two sport utility vehicles collided near the downtown Binghamton bus station.
Binghamton Church Preparing to Renovate Former Giant Supermarket
Construction work may get underway this spring at the site of an old strip plaza on Binghamton's West Side.