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
Johnson City Bridge to Be Closed for Six Months for Rehab Project
A major bridge in the village of Johnson City is about to be shut down as construction crews prepare to replace the existing concrete deck and sidewalks.
Bassett Healthcare Director Indicted in CPAP Fraud Scheme
An Oneonta man has been accused of mail fraud for actions that occurred when he was in charge of a hospital healthcare network.
Binghamton Office Building Being Converted Into 63 Apartments
Work has begun on a multi-million-dollar project to develop several dozen apartments at what had been an office building in the heart of downtown Binghamton.
Johnson City Project: What’s the Building Rising Behind Wegmans?
People shopping at the Wegmans store in Johnson City or those driving past the site on Route 17 have been asking questions about a new construction project.
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.