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
Greenway Linking Downtown to Binghamton Univ. Campus to Open Soon
The pedestrian and bicyclist pathway along Route 434 in Binghamton and Vestal should be ready for use this summer, more than a decade after planning for the project began.
Wegmans Closing One of Its Biggest Stores Due to Too Few Shoppers
A Wegmans store that's about the same size as the company's Johnson City location will be shutting down soon.
Fire Races Through House Next Door to Endicott’s Cider Mill
Several fire departments battled a fast-moving blaze that erupted in a two-family house near the iconic Cider Mill in Endicott.
Still Closed: Vestal Swimming Pool Won’t Reopen This Summer
For the fourth consecutive summer, a public swimming pool in the town of Vestal won't be available for use.
Endicott Man Accused of Shooting at Person in Village
Authorities say a suspect has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Endicott.
Port Crane Teenager Dies After Being Hit By Train
A 17-year-old Broome County boy was killed when he was struck by a freight train in the town of Fenton.
Dick’s “House of Sport” in Johnson City Prepares for Soft Opening
Construction work on the massive "House of Sport" Oakdale Commons store in Johnson City is nearing completion as the hiring continues ahead of this summer's planned opening.
It’s Over: Endicott’s Felix Roma Bakery Makes Last Loaf of Bread
The Binghamton area has lost another iconic family-owned business with the closure of Felix Roma & Sons Bakery in Endicott.
Binghamton Police Foot Patrols Deployed in City Neighborhoods
Binghamton residents may notice more police officers walking near their homes in the coming weeks.
Byrne Dairy Planning to Open Front Street Store Soon
Construction of the third Binghamton-area Byrne Dairy & Deli convenience store is nearing completion.
New Tavern to Open at Site of “The Colonial” in Binghamton
A once-bustling nightspot in downtown Binghamton could be springing back to life in the not-too-distant future.
Downtown Owego Building Rehab Project Receives $1 Million Boost
A Vestal developer is planning a major renovation of an unsafe abandoned historic structure in Tioga County.
Will Binghamton Add Camera Enforcement to Radar Speed Signs?
Binghamton drivers who've spotted the newly-installed electronic speed display signs around the city may be wondering if the next step will be adding cameras.
“Errant Squirrel” Knocks Out Power to Hundreds in Binghamton
Several hundred Binghamton NYSEG residential and business customers were without electric service for more than two hours because of a bushy-tailed rodent.