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
How Binghamton Responded to the 2009 Tragedy on Front Street
Binghamton-area residents are reflecting on the mass shooting that resulted in 13 people being killed at the American Civic Association 15 years ago.
Court Street House Demolition Opposed by Preservation Group
A plan to tear down a 139-year-old house on Court Street in downtown Binghamton to clear the site is being fought by the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier.
Long-Delayed Route 17 Repaving Between Vestal and Owego Begins
Some relief is eventually coming for drivers traveling on the Southern Tier Expressway through eastern Tioga County.
YWCA Planning $34 Million Binghamton Housing, Child Care Project
Construction on a big project to provide better child care and housing options in downtown Binghamton could get underway next fall.
Binghamton Architectural Firm to Renovate Downtown Building
A property on Court Street in downtown Binghamton will soon be renovated by an architectural business that recently moved into the building.
Johnson City Bridge to Be Closed for Six Months for Rehab Project
A major bridge in the village of Johnson City is about to be shut down as construction crews prepare to replace the existing concrete deck and sidewalks.
Bassett Healthcare Director Indicted in CPAP Fraud Scheme
An Oneonta man has been accused of mail fraud for actions that occurred when he was in charge of a hospital healthcare network.
Binghamton Office Building Being Converted Into 63 Apartments
Work has begun on a multi-million-dollar project to develop several dozen apartments at what had been an office building in the heart of downtown Binghamton.
Johnson City Project: What’s the Building Rising Behind Wegmans?
People shopping at the Wegmans store in Johnson City or those driving past the site on Route 17 have been asking questions about a new construction project.
Construction Starts for Endicott O’Reilly Auto Parts Store
O'Reilly Auto Parts is moving forward on developing its first retail shop in the Binghamton area.