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
Downtown Binghamton: Future of City-Owned Site Up in the Air
A prime piece of property in the heart of downtown Binghamton has been idle for nearly two decades and there are no redevelopment plans for the site.
Fixing the Avenue: Endicott Drivers, Businesses Cope with Project
Motorists and business operators are making adjustments as Endicott's Washington Avenue reconstruction project moves forward.
7 Brew Planning to Stir Up New Coffee Competition on Front Street
Another Broome County location is being planned for 7 Brew, a national chain of drive-thru coffee shops.
Man Accused of Stomping on Head of Johnson City Walmart Shopper
Authorities say a man suspected of a vicious attack on a shopper inside the Johnson City Walmart store also tried to choke a village police officer.
Endicott May Consider Turning Abandoned Kmart Site Into a Park
The sprawling property that was home to a now-defunct Endicott shopping center might have a future as a recreation site.
Maggie Gray: From Binghamton to a National Sports Talk Radio Show
Binghamton native Maggie Gray, who co-hosts a nationally-syndicated sports radio program, has fond memories of growing up in Broome County.
Workers Still Trying to Fix Binghamton’s I-81 “Big Dip”
It's taking highway repair crews a lot longer to deal with a sinking section of Interstate 81 in Binghamton than experts had hoped.
Pro-Palestinian Encampment Set Up at Binghamton University
Dozens of people gathered near Binghamton University's administration building to express their support for the Palestinian people as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.
Big Crane Set Up for Binghamton Parking Garage Construction
Workers are assembling a large crane at the site of a long-awaited parking structure in downtown Binghamton.
Newly-Opened Binghamton West Side Store Closed After Heavy Rain
A Binghamton business that opened its doors less than a month ago has suddenly closed its doors.