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Bob Joseph
NYSEG Power Restoration Efforts Taking Longer than First Expected
New York State Electric and Gas officials says power won't be fully restored to customers in the Binghamton area until sometime this weekend.
$10,000 Reward Posted for Information on Johnson City Bank Heist
A reward is being offered as police work to find the person who robbed the NBT Bank office in Johnson City.
Binghamton Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Stabbing of Woman
Authorities say the suspect in the killing of a Binghamton woman has been taken into custody.
Dry Ice, Bottled Water Distribution Planned in Broome and Tioga
UPDATED: Revised location of dry ice and bottled water distribution sites.
More than 10,000 NYSEG customers in the Binghamton area are still without electricity and the utility says some may not have their power restored until sometime during the weekend...
More than 10,000 NYSEG customers in the Binghamton area are still without electricity and the utility says some may not have their power restored until sometime during the weekend...
Binghamton Dry Cleaning Building Cleaned Out a Year After Fire
Plastic-covered clothing was still hanging in a storage room almost 14 months after a blaze put a Binghamton dry-cleaning shop out of business.
Windsor Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting at Broome Deputies
A Windsor man was being held on felony charges following an incident in which gunfire was exchanged with Broome County sheriff's deputies outside his home.
Missing 92-Year-Old Otsego Man Found by State Police K-9 Unit
An Oneonta-area resident who had been reported missing was located by a New York State Police K-9 unit.
Citizens Bank to Move Its Endicott Branch from Washington Avenue
More bank branch changes are coming in Broome County as customers make fewer in-person transactions.
Cuomo Declares “Gun Violence Disaster Emergency” in New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's ready to fight what he calls a "new epidemic of gun violence" in New York state.
Acting Binghamton Fire Chief Named as Daniel Eggleston Retires
As Daniel Eggleston retires as Binghamton fire chief, Mayor Richard David has appointed an acting chief to oversee the department.