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
Tons of Trash Dumped at Route 17 Exit Near Binghamton
A tractor-trailer hauling out-of-town household garbage overturned, dumping its foul-smelling load just off Route 17 in Johnson City.
Binghamton Man Charged with Arson in Downtown Blaze
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fire that heavily damaged a downtown Binghamton apartment house.
Binghamton Police Investigate Suspicious Downtown Blaze
The investigation into a possible arson fire continued as demolition crews removed what remained of a heavily-damaged downtown Binghamton building.
Binghamton’s Old Barn Market Setting Up Shop at New Location
A downtown Binghamton grocery store that offers specialty items and gluten-free treats is expanding its operations at a nearby site.
Fire Tears Through Building in Binghamton’s Stadium District
An apartment house in downtown Binghamton was heavily damaged by a fire of suspicious origin.
Flag Football Field Considered for Grippen Park in West Endicott
Broome County's makeover of Grippen Park in the town of Union is expected to include one additional amenity beyond what's previously been announced.
EPA Working to Clean Up Goudey Station Superfund Site Near JC
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is working to decontaminate a Superfund project site in the town of Union.
Endwell State Police Move to Make Space for Union Town Court
State troopers in Endwell are busy getting settled into new office space as the town of Union prepares to repurpose their old quarters.
Apalachin Dispute: A Woman is Dead and a Man is Hospitalized
Authorities say a woman had died as the result of injuries sustained in a domestic dispute at a Tioga County home.
Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Binghamton’s Masonic Temple
Efforts to keep people out of the abandoned Masonic Temple building on the West Side of Binghamton aren't working.
Death Investigation: Binghamton Man’s Body Found on City Highway
Binghamton police are investigating the death of a person whose body was discovered laying in a city roadway.
Work Starts for New Store at Vestal’s Campus Plaza
Construction has started for a business that's expected to open this spring at the Campus Plaza in Vestal.
Big Construction Projects Underway at Binghamton Baseball Stadium
Workers are busy at Mirabito Stadium in downtown Binghamton with a couple of major projects that must be completed by the start of the baseball season in early April.
Binghamton Man Charged After West Side Standoff
Authorities say a man who barricaded himself inside a Binghamton apartment building now faces several charges.