Bob Joseph

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

Old Binghamton Giant Market Being Transformed Into a Church

Construction continues on a project that is turning an abandoned supermarket on Binghamton's West Side into a modern worship facility.

Will Historic “IBM Collection” Return to Endicott?

A priceless exhibit of historic items associated with IBM Endicott remains in storage in an out-of-town company warehouse.

Binghamton Econo Lodge Rebranded as Independent Hotel

The 104-room Econo Lodge hotel on Old Front Street just north of Binghamton has a new name.

Long-Delayed Front Street “Harbor Freight” to Open in November

The Harbor Freight Tools store in the town of Chenango that originally was to open months ago now is expected to start operations this fall.

Big Renovation Project Underway at Northgate Plaza

A large retail complex in the town of Chenango is getting a major makeover in what's expected to be a multi-phase project to upgrade the property.

Rod Serling Fans Praise Binghamton’s Newly-Revealed Statue

Hundreds of people attended the dedication event for Binghamton's Rod Serling statue and thousands more have viewed the event online.

The Big Reveal: Rod Serling Statue at Binghamton’s Rec Park

Binghamton parks and recreation department employees were joined by some Rod Serling fans in making final preparations for the dedication of a statue of "The Twilight Zone" creator.

Smash-and-Grab Thief Strikes at Vestal Rail Trail

A Vestal Rail Trail user is alerting others to a car break-in that occurred while she was on the popular walking path.

Vestal Orders Halt to Work at University Inn Hotel

A "Stop Work Order" was issued to the owners of the University Inn on the Vestal Parkway.

Efforts Continue to Prevent Demolition of Court Street House

Some people are still fighting a plan to tear down a house on Court Street in downtown Binghamton to make way for a parking lot.

40 Years Later: Watch President Reagan’s Tour of IBM Endicott

It has been four decades since President Ronald Reagan visited Endicott for a reelection campaign rally and a tour of the "Birthplace of IBM."

Kirkwood Residents Fight Planned Solar Project at Dairy Farm

Some people who live near the site of a proposed solar farm are urging town of Kirkwood officials not to approve the project.

New Names Planned for Former JC Printing Plant and Gannett Drive

Some rebranding is in the works for a decommissioned newspaper printing facility and the Johnson City street where it's located.

Endwell Fire: Town Hall Evacuated Due to Cell Phone Blaze

Smoke from a burning cell phone prompted the evacuation of the town of Union office building in a bizarre incident.