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

Sushi and Steakhouse to Open Soon on The Avenue in Endicott

The old Nirchi's on the Avenue building in Endicott is being transformed into a new Japanese restaurant.

3 Hurt When BC Transit Bus Strikes Pole at Oakdale Commons in JC

Three people were taken to the hospital after a BC Transit bus crashed into a light pole on the west side of the Oakdale Commons complex in Johnson City.

“Indians” Sign Removed from Owego Free Academy Entrance

After three decades, a large sign proclaiming Owego Free Academy as the "Home of the Indians" is gone from the high school's main entrance.

Former Apalachin Perkins Restaurant Opens as “Chef Stanley’s”

A new eatery has started operating in a Tioga County building that was constructed for use as a Perkins Restaurant and Bakery.

Broome County Man Drove Truck Over Car with Passengers Inside

A driver faces several felony charges after a pickup truck slammed into an occupied car and then drove over the vehicle in Broome County.

West Corners Man Stabbed in Labor Day Laundry Dispute

A laundry room argument in a town of Union apartment complex ended with one resident stabbing a neighbor in the chest.

“Hot Chicken” Expected to Replace Blaze Pizza in Vestal

A Vestal pizza shop that generated some buzz when it opened six years ago has gone out of business.

Binghamton Dollar General to Reopen After Repairs are Completed

A Dollar General store that was ordered closed by Binghamton's code enforcement department shortly after it opened is expected to resume operations within the next few weeks.

Iconic Johnson City Funeral Home Building for Sale

A century-old building that's housed a funeral home in the heart of Johnson City is on the market.

Apartment Building Planned for Old Anzaroot Binghamton Property

A three-story mixed use structure may be built on a Binghamton property once owned by Brooklyn developer Isaac Anzaroot.