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

First Binghamton-Area O’Reilly Auto Parts Store to Open Soon

Construction is nearing completion on the Southern Tier's first O'Reilly Auto Parts store.

First Phase of Route 17 Rehab in Apalachin Nearing Completion

Drivers in Tioga County are looking forward to traveling on a smooth road surface on Route 17 in Apalachin for the first time in several years.

Binghamton Street Reopens After Railroad Bridge Project

A street linking Binghamton's West Side with the First Ward that had been closed for several weeks is back in operation.

Johnson City Still Waiting for Planned Binghamton University Park

Construction has yet to start for a Binghamton University green space project in Johnson City that was expected to be completed two years ago.

Binghamton Buys Church Recreation Center for Youth Programs

A downtown Binghamton church has sold its recreation center to the city.

Steel Frame Erected for Owego Aldi Store

The building that will house a new Aldi grocery store in Tioga County is taking shape.

Binghamton Teenager Wounded in Shooting

Binghamton police detectives are investigating a pair of shooting incidents, including one in which a 16-year-old boy was injured.

Batch Coffee Planning to Open Endwell Shop

Batch Coffee, which now has operations in Chenango Bridge and Johnson City, is preparing to launch a third shop in Broome County.

Work Starts for Apartments at Old JC Philadelphia Sales Site

Crews are busy at the Johnson City site of a planned 72-unit apartment complex where a Philadelphia Sales department store operated for decades.

7 Brew’s Next Binghamton-Area Coffee Stand to Open in November

The Arkansas-based 7 Brew chain is expanding in Broome County with the opening of its second coffee stand this fall.

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.