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Bob Joseph
Broome County Town Judge Faces Removal for Inappropriate Comments
A town justice in Broome County could be removed from office for allegedly making inappropriate sexual comments and other serious misconduct.
Search Starts for New Home for “IBM Endicott Collection”
People who fought to keep the historic "IBM Collection" in Endicott are working to find a new home for the exhibit that highlights innovations developed by the company's workers in the 20th century.
Some Broome Residents Want County Exec to Veto Legislative Map
A public hearing will be held on a revised redistricting map for the Broome County legislature.
Construction Starts on New Endicott Street Department Garage
Workers have started building a new garage facility for use by the street department in the village of Endicott.
Prospective Davis College Buyers Considering Housing Projects
A housing development of some type is emerging as a potential likely use for the former Davis College property in Johnson City.
Apalachin Resident Charged After Vestal Parkway Rollover Crash
A driver was charged with DWI and several other traffic violations following a vehicle crash on the Vestal Parkway near the former Chucksters Fun Park.
Historic “IBM Collection” Exhibit Moved from Endicott Museum
Efforts to keep a priceless collection of IBM time clocks, punch card machines and computers in Endicott have been unsuccessful.
Rebecca Rathmell Chosen by City Council for 6th District Seat
Binghamton City Council has voted to appoint Democrat Rebecca Rathmell to serve as councilmember for the 6th District.
Binghamton West Side “Trap House” Finally Locked Down
Binghamton police and other city workers showed up in force to lock down an apartment building that had been an ongoing source of trouble on the West Side.
$3 Million Makeover About to Start at Grippen Park in Endicott
Construction work on a long-awaited park improvement project in the town of Union is expected to get underway in the next several weeks.