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
It’s Over: Endicott’s Felix Roma Bakery Makes Last Loaf of Bread
The Binghamton area has lost another iconic family-owned business with the closure of Felix Roma & Sons Bakery in Endicott.
Binghamton Police Foot Patrols Deployed in City Neighborhoods
Binghamton residents may notice more police officers walking near their homes in the coming weeks.
Byrne Dairy Planning to Open Front Street Store Soon
Construction of the third Binghamton-area Byrne Dairy & Deli convenience store is nearing completion.
New Tavern to Open at Site of “The Colonial” in Binghamton
A once-bustling nightspot in downtown Binghamton could be springing back to life in the not-too-distant future.
Downtown Owego Building Rehab Project Receives $1 Million Boost
A Vestal developer is planning a major renovation of an unsafe abandoned historic structure in Tioga County.
Will Binghamton Add Camera Enforcement to Radar Speed Signs?
Binghamton drivers who've spotted the newly-installed electronic speed display signs around the city may be wondering if the next step will be adding cameras.
“Errant Squirrel” Knocks Out Power to Hundreds in Binghamton
Several hundred Binghamton NYSEG residential and business customers were without electric service for more than two hours because of a bushy-tailed rodent.
Work Starts on Major Makeover at Grippen Park in Endicott
Construction crews have been busy on the initial phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation project at Grippen Park in the town of Union.
State Funds OKd to Support $12M Binghamton Crowley Lofts Project
An Endwell man's plan to develop housing and commercial space in the former Crowley Foods plant on Binghamton's South Side is getting a boost from New York state.
Food to Kids: Westover Aldi Store to Become Child Care Center
An abandoned grocery store near Johnson City is being converted into a daycare facility.