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Bob Joseph
Interstate 88 Closed After Collision Involving DOT Plow and Truck
A section of Interstate 88 near Sidney was shut down following a crash involving a snow plow and another truck.
UPDATE: Binghamton Amber Alert Canceled, Girls Located
Police have issued an Amber Alert after two eight-year-old girls reportedly were abducted on Binghamton's West Side.
Dozens of Guns and Illegal Drugs Found in Binghamton Home
A Binghamton man faces several felony weapon and drug possession charges after police seized assault weapons, heroin and fentanyl from a city residence.
NYS Attorney General Sues to Dissolve National Rifle Association
The National Rifle Association is being targeted by New York state attorney general Letitia James in a lawsuit accusing organization officials of illegally diverting money.
All Walmart, Sam’s Club Stores Will Soon Require Masks
Masks will no longer be optional for customers at all Walmart and Sam's Club stores as the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States continues to rise.
Cuomo Declares Juneteenth a Holiday for New York State Employees
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an executive order making Juneteenth a paid holiday for state workers in New York.
Nine Early-Voting Days for New York State Primary Elections
New York's primary election day is coming up late this month but voters will have an opportunity to cast their ballots before then.
LUMA 2020 Will Be “Digital First” with Some In-Person Events
Organizers of the annual LUMA Projection Arts Festival say the event will be held this year with some important changes to deal with COVID-19 health concerns.
Maines Paper and Food: More than 400 Lose Jobs in Conklin
At least 416 people have been affected by job cuts at Maines Paper and Food Service in Broome County.
Two Binghamton Police Officers Attacked in Burning Building
A Binghamton man has been arrested after two police officers were injured while trying to evacuate residents from a burning apartment house on the city's West Side.