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
Business Brisk at Apalachin Trump Roadside Merchandise Stand
The people running a pop-up stand in Tioga County featuring items promoting Donald Trump's presidential campaign say they've been generally well-received.
Cooking Oil Spill Causes Greasy Mess in Downtown Binghamton
Workers from a company that collects used cooking oil for recycling spent hours cleaning up what was described as a "malicious" spill in Binghamton.
Big Changes Coming to Vestal’s Iconic Skate Estate Fun Center
A popular Vestal recreational facility has been sold and the new owner is preparing to renovate the site and to drop a couple of longtime features.
State Approves Binghamton Tiny Homes for Veterans
A project to develop several new residential units for veterans in Binghamton has been authorized to move forward by New York state.
Rare Development: “Spec House” Being Built in Endwell
For the first time in years, a builder is constructing a single-family "spec house" on a lot in the town of Union.
Transformation Underway at Abandoned Binghamton Power Plant
A project to develop a manufacturing facility at a former cogeneration plant in Binghamton is moving forward.
Vestal Home Damaged by Two-Alarm Fire
Firefighters from three departments battled a two-alarm blaze that broke out in a single-family house in Vestal.
Man Dies After Being Struck by Stray Gunshot in Binghamton
A Binghamton man died after he was shot in the head while in his apartment on the city's North Side.
Binghamton Taco Bell News: Court Street and Front Street Updates
There are some new developments for Taco Bell fans in the Binghamton area.
Man Dies After Being Shot on Binghamton Street
Binghamton police are working to find the person who shot a man on a city street. The man died after undergoing emergency surgery.