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
Mausoleums Vandalized, Remains Possibly Stolen from JC Cemetery
Several large mausoleums were broken into and the remains of some people may have been taken from a Johnson City cemetery.
Dozens of Teenage Girls Hurt in Bus Crash on I-81 in Pennsylvania
More than thirty people were reported injured after a bus went off an Interstate 81 exit ramp in Pennsylvania.
Broome County to Acquire “Graffiti Truck” in War on Vandalism
There may soon be a new tool for Broome County communities in the seemingly never-ending battle to keep graffiti from spreading out of control.
New Sign Warns Vestal Business Customers of the Risk of Flooding
People who visit a Vestal retail complex now are being alerted that water could rise rapidly in the parking lot.
Police: Man Stole “Twisted Tea” After Lottery Machine Malfunction
A disgruntled Lotto player is accused of stealing more than $70 worth of alcoholic beverages from an Otsego County convenience store.
33 Dogs, 15 Chickens, One Pony Seized in Apalachin Cruelty Case
A Tioga County resident faces 49 counts of animal cruelty after authorities found dogs, chickens and a miniature pony being kept in poor conditions.
Byrne Dairy Can Begin Constructing Endicott Store “Immediately”
The Endicott village planning board has cleared the way for Byrne Dairy to open its first convenience store in Broome County.
Businesses at Binghamton’s “Number 5 Commons” Prepare to Open
Workers are putting the finishing touches on the first businesses setting up operations at the Number 5 Commons complex on Binghamton's South Side.
Police Find Burglary Suspect Hiding Inside Johnson City Residence
A Johnson City man has been arrested after police officers discovered him hiding inside a village home following a report of a burglary in progress.
Cleanup Completed at Mildew-Marred MacArthur Elementary School
An expensive project to clean the badly-discolored wood siding on Binghamton's MacArthur Elementary School has been finished.